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2007 Clio 1.5 dCi Stiff gear change

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#1 ·
Hi, I'm having occasional issues with my Clio when changing from 1st to 2nd, basically the gear stick sometimes feels as if it's jammed in first gear and I have to really force it to change into second (doing this usually results in a nasty grinding sound).

This doesn't happen all the time, but enough to be of concern, when it does happen it's usually within the first 5 minutes of a drive. Cheers.
 
#2 ·
Is your clutch hydraulic? If so, it might need bleeding.

Is your clutch manual? If so the cable might need adjusting/replacing.

Does your gearbox need oil? Top up to correct level or replace with new oil to correct level.

Are all of your engine mounts in good condition (especially any torque mounts between the engine/gearbox and the body shell)? One or more of your mounts might need replacing.

Does your shifter use a linkage/rod system? If so, the bushings might be worn.
 
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