Vauxhall Combo gear selector stiff
Variant: 1.3 cdt
Model Year: 2015
Categories:
Gearbox & Clutch
The gear lever does not freely go to the middle when rocked left to right while in neutral . It is becoming more difficult to select the 3rd gear when driving. No nasty noises and comes out of gear easily .
Finding 1st and 2nd no problem 3rd to 4th no problem
2nd to 3rd can be more diificult . Seems to better when cold
Finding 1st and 2nd no problem 3rd to 4th no problem
2nd to 3rd can be more diificult . Seems to better when cold
Posted: May 10, 2023 (1 year ago)
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Gear selector stiff
2012 Vauxhall Combo 1.3 cdt Problem Details
The gear lever does not freely go to the middle when rocked left to right while in neutral . It is becoming more difficult to select the 3rd gear when driving. No nasty noises and comes out of gear easily .
Finding 1st and 2nd no problem 3rd to 4th no problem
2nd to 3rd can be more diificult . Seems to better when cold
Regards Tony
Problem added: Dec 22, 2019 (3 years ago)
Gear selector stiff
2012 Vauxhall Combo 1.3 cdt Problem Details
The gear lever does not freely go to the middle when rocked left to right while in neutral . It is becoming more difficult to select the 3rd gear when driving. No nasty noises and comes out of gear easily .
Finding 1st and 2nd no problem 3rd to 4th no problem
2nd to 3rd can be more diificult . Seems to better when cold
Regards Tony
Problem added: Dec 22, 2019 (3 years ago)
Posted May 10, 2023 (1 year ago)
That’s because I have the same problem
Posted May 11, 2023 (1 year ago)
Check gear selector , gear shift cables and linkage on top of gearbox , often using WD40 and working it in helps
Posted May 11, 2023 (1 year ago)
Replying to post by whittingehame:
Check gear selector , gear shift cables and linkage on top of gearbox , often using WD40 and working it in helps
I’ve tried working the linkage on my combo is there a way of stripping it and cleaning and oiling it ? Also my clutch biting point is really low and I’ve changed the slave and master cylinder any ideas appreciated cheers Ethan
Check gear selector , gear shift cables and linkage on top of gearbox , often using WD40 and working it in helps
Posted Oct 15, 2023 (1 year ago)
Edited on Oct 15, 2023 (1 year ago)
Clutch biting point being low if hydraulic side o.k , not needing bled again , is USUALLY caused by worn clutch pressure plate / diaphragm
Posted Oct 15, 2023 (1 year ago)
E bay sell linkage kits , just an example ( if not cables )
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251215198369?fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall&epid=17007807434&hash=item3a7d97b8a1:g:cHYAAOSwX4BgjC64
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251215198369?fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall&epid=17007807434&hash=item3a7d97b8a1:g:cHYAAOSwX4BgjC64
Posted Oct 15, 2023 (1 year ago)
Edited on Oct 15, 2023 (1 year ago)
Replying to post by whittingehame:
E bay sell linkage kits , just an example ( if not cables )
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251215198369?fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall&epid=17007807434&hash=item3a7d97b8a1:g:cHYAAOSwX4BgjC64
I’ve changed the cables recently made a slight improvement but I can’t find a linkage for my van it’s a 2014 and the linkage looks different to the ones I can find , they all seem like the previous model.
E bay sell linkage kits , just an example ( if not cables )
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251215198369?fits=Car+Make%3AVauxhall&epid=17007807434&hash=item3a7d97b8a1:g:cHYAAOSwX4BgjC64
Posted Oct 15, 2023 (1 year ago)
Scroll down and see other options and a compatibility chart for models
Posted Oct 15, 2023 (1 year ago)
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