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Squeek when going from 4th to 5th?

jack_pearse · 2008-08-20 12:56:30

Hi I am just about to sell my 02 corolla and want to be prepared for any questions. There is a slight squeeking noise (Not a screech) when I cange gears from 4th to 5th. Is this a sign of anything? Thanks Jack

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20-08-2008 1:56pm

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jack_pearse

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Hi
I am just about to sell my 02 corolla and want to be prepared for any questions.
There is a slight squeeking noise (Not a screech) when I cange gears from 4th to 5th.
Is this a sign of anything?

Thanks
Jack

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#2 20-08-2008 2:41pm
JoeySully

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jack_pearse wrote: »

Hi
I am just about to sell my 02 corolla and want to be prepared for any questions.
There is a slight squeeking noise (Not a screech) when I cange gears from 4th to 5th.
Is this a sign of anything?

Thanks
Jack

is does it happend as your changing the gear or leaving the clutch up

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#3 20-08-2008 3:39pm
jack_pearse

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Just when changing the gear, no noise from the clutch.

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#4 20-08-2008 3:46pm
JoeySully

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well wher is it comming from the gear stick area or the engine bay ??

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#5 20-08-2008 4:13pm
Henry Ford III

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Probably just the spring on the clutch pedal.

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#6 20-08-2008 4:16pm
Avns1s

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It's most likely the cable linkage mechanism on top of the gearbox. This links the gearbox to the gear handle via two cables.

Lubricate it without making a mess and your problem should be solved..

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