Gearbox Faults

[tiny1968]

hi my name is tiny,

 

i drive a 2000 model 1.9 tdi galaxy, and just recently the gear stick will not select any other gear than 3rd or 4th,

however if i put my hand down behind the battery box close to the bulkhead i can jut about reach the selector cables on

top of the gearbox,

when i do this and move the cables by hand my gear selection comes good again for awhile?? :(

 

im confused as to how this is possible as i dont seem to do anything to fix my problem??

[sepulchrave]

Look here, it is a common problem:

 

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.ph...amp;#entry35431