My 1998 Vectra was running fine until one day I started it up and it will not go into 1st or 2nd gear. The car is now stuck in reverse and the gearstick moves freely into the other gear positions .
Any Ideas?
2006-12-05 06:52:09 · 9 answers · asked by PAUL S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sound`s like the gear selector linkage has either came off or is worn !
This is a common problem on the f16 / f18 gearboxes that is fitted in the vectra !
If it has came off just push the linkage back on . if it is still connected then the rubber may be worn so pop it off and place some cling film around the ball it clip`s on to . then pop the linkage back on to it !
this is only a " get me home" solution on is not a permanent fix and will need to be sorted out a.s.a.p
Good luck ..................
2006-12-05 07:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by charlotterobo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The gear selector linkage has come apart - i had this happen once in a Fiat van...a bit wierd, I just went to change gear and........nothing.
Not a big deal to fix if the parts have just come undone & not snapped. Tow it to a local garage & they'll fix it.
As it's stuck in reverse...you could tow it with the clutch held in, or get it trailered.
2006-12-05 09:47:16 · answer #2 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your gear linkage first some of these vauxhalls have had this problem we had a corsa with the same symptoms last week and that was the gear linkage
2006-12-05 07:02:49 · answer #3 · answered by saint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gear selector linkage on the rear of the front bulkhead becomes worn and disengages its self.You should be able to see if its adrift .Not a big job to get it replaced,Mick UK>
2006-12-05 07:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the gear linkage is faulty
2006-12-08 11:29:05 · answer #5 · answered by Birdman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to have a vectra so im ninety 9% specific it has an hydraulic snatch so get below the bonnet and get the fluid point checked. additionally if it no longer difficulty-free to get into 1st attempt putting it in 2d then push forward to 1st i got here upon it helped me.
2016-12-18 07:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by salgueiro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your gear linkage
2006-12-05 07:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by arya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your clutch is out or your transmission is bad.
2006-12-05 06:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by Toby K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a hammer
2006-12-05 06:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Bonanzas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋