Peugeot 208 - peugeot not go into gear

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Sat 4 Jan 2025 18:28
Peugeot 208 - peugeot not go into gear - Madcds

My sons just drove his car for 1st time drove 3 miles fine, went to reverse and wouldnt go into gear. Then wouldnt go into any gear. The only way i can explain is it feels like theres no gap for gears i.e when going for 1st there no gap to go into first same for all.

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Sat 4 Jan 2025 19:36
Peugeot 208 - peugeot not go into gear - elekie&a/c doctor
Could be an issue with the gearshift cables , broken or come adrift.
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Sat 4 Jan 2025 23:10
Peugeot 208 - peugeot not go into gear - Big John

Does it feel the same with the engine turned off? If not it could be the clutch.

Is this a car he's just bought?

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Sat 4 Jan 2025 23:17
Peugeot 208 - peugeot not go into gear - Andrew-T

My 207 (16 years old) refused gears recently after a normal 10-mile journey. Common cause is failing clutch master or slave cylinder. My local indy replaced both to be sure, so I don't know which it was. Parts about £60, 3 hours labpur - it's a diesel, so access is not very convenient.

Car was (sort of) driveable if the clutch pedal was pulled back up and pumped to restore pressure, only temporarily but enough to get us home.

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