Cannot shift manual transmission into first gear
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I cannot shift the manual transmission of my 1997 Saturn SW1 into the first and second gears when I first start up the car after not driving it for a couple of days. To get rolling I have to search which gear will accept contact. Once I manage to get rolling all the gears will acept shifting into and after driving the car for 5-10 minutes, I have no longer any shifting problems starting from a stand still position. . The car has 127K miles... and is in pristine condition.... is most economical and has perfect compression. I would very much appreciate any help as to what the problem might be.
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Make sure the floor mat is not stuck under the clutch pedal. Make sure the clutch fluid reservoir is full, fluid is clean. There is a possibility the clutch pilot bearing in the flywheel is "hanging up". Try putting your foot on the clutch put the transmission in 1 rst gear start the engine and see if will rive away then. Perhaps try changing the transmission oil.
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The floor mat is definitely not a problem. I'll try the rest of your suggestions. Thank you very much.