Imprecise and very loose gear shifter

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2004 (04)
Engine Size: 1.4 (8v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 120000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: LHD (Europe)
Engine name: DV4 diesel (70 PS)

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Hi, I have a problem with manual gearbox in my C3 2004, it is very loose and imprecise, also it is very difficult to get in the gear (1st, 2nd, 3rd and Reverse), do I need to change the transmisson oil and bushings or is it the clutch that is the problem?
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novkoviix wrote: ↑Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:33 pm Hi, I have a problem with manual gearbox in my C3 2004, it is very loose and imprecise, also it is very difficult to get in the gear (1st, 2nd, 3rd and Reverse), do I need to change the transmisson oil and bushings or is it the clutch that is the problem?


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It is not the clutch if you still have problems selecting gears with the engine off.

It won't be the transmission oil if you still have problems selecting gears with the engine off.

more likely is the gear selector cables or a mechanical problem with the gear selection, depending when is happens (see above)
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My Name: novkoviix

Contributor
Posts: 9
Joined: Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:54 pm
Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2004 (04)
Engine Size: 1.4 (8v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 120000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: LHD (Europe)
Engine name: DV4 diesel (70 PS)

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Thank you very much!
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