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Can You Still Drive with the Transmission Stuck in 3rd Gear?

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VivienneLee

07/24/25 1:50am

If the transmission is stuck in 3rd gear, you may still drive slowly. If the distance is short, you can drive to a 4S shop for repairs. For longer distances, it's best to wait for roadside assistance. Here is additional information: Check the wiring harness: There's a high chance that the wires at the electromagnetic valve harness connector have been pulled apart due to frequent engine vibrations. In rare cases, the issue might be a faulty electromagnetic valve. Being stuck in 3rd gear indicates the transmission has entered emergency mode, and the gear fault light should also be on. Internal failure: The problem could be due to a malfunction in the gearshift assembly, a fault in the transmission control module, or a defective gear position switch. Accelerator pedal operation: While pressing the clutch pedal again, quickly shift to a lower gear (these two actions should be performed simultaneously). As you press the accelerator pedal, lift the clutch pedal slightly faster.

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JoelLynn

08/10/25 9:30pm

I remember my car was exactly like this last week, the transmission got stuck in 3rd gear, driving felt like a snail climbing a hill. It was okay at low speeds but unbearable on highways. The engine noise was ridiculously loud, fuel consumption doubled, and it kept stalling in city traffic. I looked it up online, and many car owners said it's a safety mode—you can drive but not too far, it's relatively safe to drive within tens of kilometers to a repair shop. I endured it for a day before taking it to the garage, where they found a faulty sensor and replaced it to restore normal operation. It's recommended not to exceed 80 km/h, or it might damage the engine, but driving on flat roads should be fine.

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