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What are the reasons why the Buick GL8 cannot shift gears?

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DelElisa

07/30/25 4:08am

Introduction to the reasons why the Buick GL8 cannot shift gears: Cold weather: Difficulty in shifting gears due to cold weather is a normal phenomenon. After starting the cold engine and driving for a while, the transmission temperature rises, making it easier to shift gears. Gear damage: The positioning parts of the gear lever's ball head lose function, allowing the gear lever to rotate freely around its own axis, making it impossible to accurately control the gear. Spherical working surface wear: Wear on the spherical working surface at the lower end of the gear lever prevents it from controlling the fork or the fork head's shifting slot, making both shifting into and out of gear impossible. Transmission failure: Damage to the transmission computer can cause the car to have issues with shifting but not moving. Solutions: Warm up the car for a period of time before driving. Take the car to a repair shop to inspect the gear components and replace any worn parts promptly. Reset the transmission computer using a diagnostic tool. If the manual does not mention how to reset it, visit an after-sales service for a reset.

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