Low range on a 1997 Suzuki Carry

**jimhammer1** · 01-21-2008, 08:56 AM

My shifter has 1 2 3 4 5 R and E1. I have been able to shift into all except E1 Am I supposed to do something special to get it into E1? I'm assuming this is the lowest gear.

**speedy67** · 01-21-2008, 09:47 AM

I always thought it was EL (Extra Low)

It's not avaialable in 2WD, you most shift to 4WD. If you can't while in 4WD, perhaps there is something out of adjustment.

**jimhammer1** · 01-21-2008, 01:37 PM

Thanks Speedy. I'll check the linkage.
It may be EL, mine looks like E1, but it is probably a bit worn.
Jim

**dwest** · 01-21-2008, 04:59 PM

It is correct, you must shift into 4wheel drive before it will shift into extra low. I thought mine wasn't working until I kept trying. Simply put in 4wheel and it will shift.
Hope this helps,
dwest

**jimhammer1** · 01-21-2008, 06:04 PM

That was the fix. I put it in 4x4 and it slid right in to the low low gear. Thanks dwest.

Jim

**dwest** · 01-22-2008, 08:23 AM

You are welcome.
dwest

**Arnoldsoffroad** · 04-04-2008, 08:27 PM

I have a 91 with the same problem but it will not shift even in 4x4 any solutions I have taken the top plate off the trans where the shift forks are and tried to manually get it to shift but still won't.

**hogfan** · 02-01-2011, 10:44 AM

new to site and 1 week into owning '99 Carry. I have 5 spd and 4x4 but can't seem to shift into 3rd or 5th. 1st gear is hit or miss. Gears 2, 4 and reverse (all down on the shifter pattern) are good. I've tried adjusting the linkage under the shifter with no luck. Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated!