Peugeot 206 (2001) Gearbox problem

Hi,

I was stopped at a red light (put my car into neutral) and when I went to take off again and I put my car into 1st gear, but for some reason it didn't click in. I tried a number of times and it still didn't work. I had to eventually take off from 2nd gear (all other gears including reverse were working at the time). I had to turn off the engine and start again when it finally worked.

Has anyone had this problem? Is it a computer problem or a gear box problem? Do I need to take it out to my friendly Peugeot dealer or is there a simple solution to all this?

Reply to
thuy.duckie
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I've had this with many different cars in the past (1st or reverse gear only), just make sure you're in neutral and release the clutch. Then try selecting the gear again.

Chris

Reply to
Chris Dugan

It used to be a common problem in the sixties and before when first was a "crash" gear and synchro mesh was only fitted on second and over. Releasing the clutch spun the cogs so that they engaged more easily. Modern gear boxes have synchro on first as well but the main benefit is when changing down to first (you no longer have to double declutch), on pull away everything is still stationary and a spin will help them engage easily.

Reply to
Keith Willcocks

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