Why can't the Buick GL8 shift gears?

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DiAliyah
07/29/25 11:00am
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 car and driving for a while, the transmission temperature rises, making shifting easier. Gear damage: The positioning parts of the gear lever's positioning ball head lose function, allowing the gear lever to rotate freely around its own axis, making it impossible to control the gears accurately. Spherical surface wear: Wear on the spherical working surface at the lower end of the gear lever prevents it from controlling the fork or the groove of the shift head, making both shifting and disengaging gears 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 while 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, seek assistance from an after-sales service for resetting.
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