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Chrysler Grand Voyager - can't select 1st gear

I bought a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.5 manual a few weeks ago, but I am having trouble with the gearbox. I either find it difficult to select 1st gear or it will select but then pop out. Any idea what the fault is? I’m considering changing the gearbox oil.

Asked on 5 November 2013 by bigrobbyault

Answered by Honest John
Might be the cable selector, might be that some gears have slipped along the shaft. Replacing the gearbox oil won't fix it

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