just had my alignment done and the guy told me he had problems with getting it into reverse and first. when i took it there it was fine but when i left it would not go into first as if there was something blocking the gate and same with reverse. this is the first problem i've had with the gearbox without a hint before hand.
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gearbox problem, thoughts please
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Sounds like some ham fisted gorilla broke or loostened your shift linkages.sigpic Camden GTI Performance. VW / AUDI Specialists
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I agree. Have had this exact same thing happen before with a rod shift linkage after I took a car in for a roadworthy and someone with an IQ of less than five points clearly had issues finding reverse gear... It turned out they had literally bent the selector rod!
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most probably the linkages going south. I've always take to time explain to every mechanic abou the reverse selection, even then I still worry!
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whilst on the subject of gear boxes..
i was driving the golf all day, and i noticed every now and then, when i chucked her in first it would actually go into 3rd.. it probs happened 2 times all day (so no major issue) but what could be the problem?2012 Ford Focus - Panther Black
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probably just needs the shifter alignment to be adjusted a bit, maybe new bushes if the old ones are non existant. or just get used to it the way it is!
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