Very Difficult To Select A Gear When Cold

[nexsuperne]

Hi all. I have a 1.9tdi mk2 manual 6 speed galaxy. Most of the time gear selection is really easy, but sometimes when it hasnt been used for a few hours, it is extremely difficult to get it into any gear. Side to side movement seems ok, but front to back is where the issue starts. Is there a grease point in the gearstick assembly? Is it rod or cable driven?

 

Thanks for any help.

[chromedome]

The gear stick is connected via cables which have been known to pop off. I am thinking it may be clutch related if it only happens when cold, perhaps the clutch is not releasing properly.

 

No doubt the experts will be here soon with more sound advice.

[BrianH]

It may be worth checking the gearbox oil level - I'd expect theres a level plug somewhere on the box if you remove it and nothing comes out adding some of the correct oil to it may be enough to solve the problem. I've known the gear change to stick on other cars when this is the case.

Edited June 25, 2013 by BrianH

[seatkid]

The gear stick is connected via cables which have been known to pop off. I am thinking it may be clutch related if it only happens when cold, perhaps the clutch is not releasing properly.

 

I'd go with the clutch dragging when cold theory......when it is difficult, switch off engine and try selecting gears then - is it easy?