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Check ends of the cable linkage

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Start first by checking both ends of the cable linkage.
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Check obvious defects/excessive wear

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Are there linkages or wear points that I should check for obvious defects/excessive wear?
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Replace transmission fluid

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I have also heard that you can possibly change the transmission fluid to Motul 3000 and that can help.
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Start first by checking both ends of the cable linkage.
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Check obvious defects/excessive wear

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Are there linkages or wear points that I should check for obvious defects/excessive wear?
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Replace transmission fluid

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I have also heard that you can possibly change the transmission fluid to Motul 3000 and that can help.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Question for the group - my 2004 C4s seems to have a sloppy 2nd gear. When up and down shifting, going into 2nd seems sloppier than the other gears. I don't believe its a transmission or drivetrain issue - no slippage, etc., but more of worn out shift linkage. It has 93300 miles. It has new motor mounts less than 500 miles ago, I hoped that would tighten it up. Along with motor mounts, I also had the IMSB, RMS, clutch and transmission mount replaced. Are there linkages or wear points that I should check for obvious defects/excessive wear? Thanks in advance!

POST 2Original post

You probably hit the nail on the head - worn out shift linkage and cables. Start first by checking both ends of the cable linkage. The ones on the transmission are known to come off and leave you with no gears. Simple fix is to zip tie the cable connectors to the linkage.

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I have also heard that you can possibly change the transmission fluid to Motul 3000 and that can help. Same viscosity.

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