Vauxhall Astra getting reverse instead of 1st gear

Car: Vauxhall Astra
Variant: 1.7cdi
Model Year: 2007
Categories: Gearbox & Clutch
I think I've put in 1st gear but its in reverse, the little lever on gearstick isn't working for reverse
Posted: Jun 15, 2022 (2 years ago)
Often caused by worn gear selector linkage like this ,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144589915258?fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall%7CModel%3AAstra&epid=249454948&hash=item21aa3b047a:g:GKYAAOSwsYFinc2T
Posted Jun 15, 2022 (2 years ago)

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