0sykes0

Focus mk1

The last couple of weeks iv been finding it hard n harder to select 5th gear, it just won't go in. When I go 5th to 4th, I didn't go straight in, it doesn't spring back to the centre of the gate, it stays below 5th position. I tried reversing this morning once I had driven to work and it wouldn't go in, so I'm hoping I can back out of my spot later on today. Any ideas what's happened to it?

0sykes0

Just had a right struggle getting into revere gear, had to use both hands and I know that's not normal

SteveB

iTrader: (3)

At a guess I'd say probably summit to do with the gear selector cables

gingeRS

i had this on mine and it ended up being a bent clutch finger spring

0sykes0

A guy at my work thinks that it is something to do with the gear linkage cables, I'm guessing its not really an easy fix?

Graceland

Easy enough to do if you have new cables Luke - One of them stretches if my memory is right

You could try adjusting them as a temporary measure though?

0sykes0

Well then its not guna be easy Paul, as I don't have the cables
And how would I go about doing that?

Graceland

There are 2 adjustor nuts on the gearbox side - big plastic things - using those

Alternatively, bring it round and I'll do it for you

0sykes0

That would be the easier option, thou I'd prefer you to show me where there are and I do it there under a watchful eye

Graceland

You know my number - sort a time out then!