Reluctant 1st Gear

1. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

   #1 12th August 2007, 12:08

   I don't know why but my VTR's first gear seems a bugger to engage sometimes. I really have to force the bastard, but I don't like doing this.
   
   What could this be a sign of? Or am I just being a numpty?
2. MaRiO89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS

   #2 12th August 2007, 12:28

   Mine can be like that sometimes..I dont worry about it.lol
3. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #3 12th August 2007, 12:43

   try greasing all the gear linkages, they just pop off grease them pop them back on
4. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

   #4 12th August 2007, 12:46

   I thought maybe the gearbox was f*cked?
   
   Anyone else got this?
   
   I think it's probably cos I'm still getting used to the car. Used to drive a 1 litre Fiesta lol.
5. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

   #5 12th August 2007, 12:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Steve_VTS try greasing all the gear linkages, they just pop off grease them pop them back on

   OK mate, will give this a try
6. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #6 12th August 2007, 12:48

   change the gearbox oil also
7. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

   #7 12th August 2007, 12:50

   Have no idea how to do either suggestions. Will have to get someone to help lol.
8. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #8 12th August 2007, 12:54

   gear linkages are piss mate, get a haynes manual best buy ever
9. G-Dub Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Suffolk Posts: 288 Saxo VTR

   #9 12th August 2007, 12:55

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Steve_VTS gear linkages are piss mate, get a haynes manual best buy ever

   Oh yeah, forgot about the ol' Haynes manuals. Was gonna pick one up last week.
10. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

    #10 12th August 2007, 17:32

    Mine used to do it on the 1.1.... It was practically impossible to go into it at anything under 10mph... but then other times it was fine...!
11. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #11 12th August 2007, 17:50

    mine does it now and again, think the gearbox oil needs changing tbh
12. gartrell Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Leicester Posts: 1083 BMW 5er

    #12 12th August 2007, 18:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by David Mine used to do it on the 1.1.... It was practically impossible to go into it at anything under 10mph... but then other times it was fine...!

    same as mine lol.
    
    
    sorry to thread hi-jack but, why when the clutch is in and say you doin 40-50, you put your car in first (clutch down) it will still scream?
    
    no i havnt done it, witnessed it though
13. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #13 12th August 2007, 19:05

    Mines the same m8. I think it needs to be lubed up as said. But not to worry as you arent the only one experiencing it!
14. SaxoJamie Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Sussex Posts: 3891 2x 106 GTi

    #14 12th August 2007, 23:30

    My car is reluctant to go in reverse but it's O.K after double decluctching but I think my gearbox is fu***d lol
15. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #15 12th August 2007, 23:35

    no this is just a common thing on most cars. my car does it, i remember my driving instructors car used to do it and mums ka does it too. just take your foot off the clutch, then put foot down again, 9/10 this works for me
16. lineo444 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Mansfield / huddersfield. Posts: 295 106 gti

    #16 13th August 2007, 00:09

    you need to adjust the clutch cable mine was doign it and i got stuck at a set of traffic lights on a dual carrige way.. if you look down to the right and side of the engine theres a liek hinge thing with a wire going to it and two bolts on it tighten the bolts about 5 turns and that will do it.. theres nothign wrong with your gear box's its your clutch not dissengaging properly.. mine goes it perfect now. try it before taking things apart
17. lineo444 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Mansfield / huddersfield. Posts: 295 106 gti

    #17 13th August 2007, 00:11

    sorry not to bolts the wire goes into a bolt after it has passed thought the linkage.. it has two nuts on itone a lockign nut and the other is the one you need to turn.. for the first time you may need to use mold grips to stop the bolt twisting while you tighten the nuts.