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#1 ·
My transmission is stuck in gear. Not sure which one but definitely between 4th and 6th. The gear selector still moves but has no affext. I heard that with the first gen miatas this would happen from time to time and you could fix it without taking the tranny out using a small screwdriver. -

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FIELD REPAIR

Fortunately there is a field fix. Keep in mind, we experienced our failure with a gearbox that had already had SSP-11 performed! This is why I detail the field repair below. The mission is to get the gearbox out of reverse and back into neutral without using the shift lever. It turns out this can be done using the mounting hole for the backup light switch to gain access to the rod end [5]:

1. Support driver's side of Miata securely on two jackstands. Lay under car. Working above the gearbox from the left side, unplug two reverse light switch wires. Exercise caution when reaching around the hot exhaust pipe.

2. Remove switch with a 24 mm open end wrench. It should not be incredibly tight. Large pliers will work in a pinch (minor scoring of switch body will result). Oil will not spill out; this hole is above the oil level.

3. With a short sturdy prying tool, reach into reverse switch hole and pry reverse rod end toward back of car. A stubby 3" straight blade screwdriver is ideal. Take care to avoid damage to the threads in aluminum gearbox case.

4. Rod should click into neutral position. Metallic clicking sound might be 5-R rod dropping back into reverse position. To confirm successful repair, verify correct operation of shift lever. Repeat if necessary.

5. Replace switch to keep oil in and dirt out. Reuse copper packing if it is in good condition. If this is a field repair, use packing regardless of its condition and get a new one later. Plug in wires; they have no polarity.

6. This field repair will completely and absolutely return your Miata to the precise operating condition before the malfunction. The further remedial repairs are not required.

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Does anyone know if this will work on an 06+ MX-5??
 
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#2 ·
hahahahaha.

no it won't work

Edit: ok i'll be helpful: if the shifter goes in and out of all the gears completely but it's stuck in one gear and you have made sure it's not something stupid like a clutch problem, then it would be more cost effective to just replace the transmission. it's broken.

e2: i would wager that your shifter moves a little, but only between two gears and it can't engage all the way. This would be a problem with your selector fork linkage at some point in the system. Still gotta drop your transmission, and still probably more cost effective to replace it
 
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