[LockDoc]

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I don't know about manuals but this works on automatics. It would be easy to try.

Be sure and block your wheels before you start this.

Put the shift lever in neutral. Spray some PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench, or something similar (not WD-40) into the steering column, where the shift lever goes in. Don't be afraid to stick the nozzle into the opening along side the shift lever and give it a good dousing. After you spray it pull the shift lever up toward you and push it back down toward the dash. It should move up and down a couple of inches. Do this 4 or 5 times. This will help free up any sticking in the shift lever tube. The reason the shift lever moves up and down is because it should be pulled back towards you to shift it into 1st and reverse and down to shift into 2nd and 3rd. This may correct your problem. Also spray the linkage and shift tube under the hood.

Be sure and block your wheels before you start this.

LockDoc
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