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Stiff selector
I have a 1.6 C-MAX on a 55-plate and the gearbox selector is very stiff to change gears, as if trying to push through toffee. What is at fault?
Asked on 15 May 2011 by malphy
Answered by
Honest John
Might be the transmission itself. Might be the head of the cable changer.
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