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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: PAULCDX on 06 October 2013, 18:28:24
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Hi,
Noticeably from cold I really struggle to select first gear, I really have to force it into gear even though the clutch is completely down etc. 2nd - 5th don't seem to bad at all?
Once warmed up and used more it doesn't seem as bad. Is this a gearbox oil problem or linkage / selector etc?
Car only has 36k genuine miles so I'm hoping it's not an actual gearbox fault :(
If it's an oil issue, can anybody recommend a brand / type / grade etc :y
Thanks in advance,
Paul ;)
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I had this problem on my corsa c and it turned out to be the gear linkage had worn, new one fitted, no more problems.
But, could be a different thing altogether on a Veccy :-\
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Not had that problem on my Vectra B but does sound like the linkage :-\ My daughter has just had her gear linkage replaced on her corsa and its solved very similar issues :y
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Thanks for the replies,
I'd been advised it could be the linkage or gearbox oil issue but tbh I haven't checked the level ( don't know how to lol :-[ ::) )
Is the linkage an expensive fix / easy to do ?
Thanks :y
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Thanks for the replies,
I'd been advised it could be the linkage or gearbox oil issue but tbh I haven't checked the level ( don't know how to lol :-[ ::) )
Is the linkage an expensive fix / easy to do ?
Thanks :y
Martin will tell you its easy ;D Not expensive and just a bit awkward to fit but do able :y
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It was easy for you,standing there whilst i was strugging to remove the old part and err assemble the new part the correct way around and adjust it to get the gears lol
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Mite be worth you sending martin a pm if you cant fix it yourself ;)
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Err no dont lol
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It was easy for you,standing there whilst i was strugging to remove the old part and err assemble the new part the correct way around and adjust it to get the gears lol
I was sitting giving you encouragement :P
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I defo can't fix it myself as I'm useless ;D
I've just had a mooch on the bay, is this what I need? I think I have the F17 Box :-\
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370887339782?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Buy a new 1 as you will need a new pin aswell
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Yep , but i wouldnt buy second hand paul , the linkage fell to bits when it was took off the corsa . Best buy new if your going to keep the car ;)
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Martin can you point me in the direction of where I need to buy one from or would it be the Dealer? ( stupid question I guess ) ::)
Am on the right track with the ebay link?
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Search ebay for it should have new 1s on there but dont tell anybody your buying pattern parts lol
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I also have another issue >:(
Car with the spanner light comes on all the time, previous owner told me it was code P1555 which points to the throttle body I think?
I'm hoping it just needs a good clean out :-\
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It won't be the linkage, if it was then other gears would affected to.
Its most likely clutch related, first port of call would be a fluid change and bled from the bottom up.
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It won't be the linkage, if it was then other gears would affected to.
Its most likely clutch related, first port of call would be a fluid change and bled from the bottom up.
Don't agree there mate, if it is the same problem I had, it was hard putting it into 1st, then from 1st to 2nd, 3rd 4th 5th and reverse were all fine, new linkage sorted mine, I would replace the linkage first, if the problem is still there, start looking at the clutch and gb fluid level
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Arguably, a fluid change is cheaper, easier, and quicker than swapping the cable and adjusting it :-\
VX usually have offers on things like brake fluid changes :y my Mot place charges £35 for a fluid change...
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I also have another issue >:(
Car with the spanner light comes on all the time, previous owner told me it was code P1555 which points to the throttle body I think?
I'm hoping it just needs a good clean out :-\
Take throttle body off and clean it , probably all gummed up . Other thing mite be maf sensor .
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Thanks for all the replies,
I've certainly got some food for thought and places to start etc. :y
May shout up for help though :D ::)
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It won't be the linkage, if it was then other gears would affected to.
Its most likely clutch related, first port of call would be a fluid change and bled from the bottom up.
Don't agree there mate, if it is the same problem I had, it was hard putting it into 1st, then from 1st to 2nd, 3rd 4th 5th and reverse were all fine, new linkage sorted mine, I would replace the linkage first, if the problem is still there, start looking at the clutch and gb fluid level
Totally different setup to Corsa, it won't be gear linkage and as you have just confirmed linkage affects more than than one gear
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Depends how worn it is IMO