Ford Ka - Ford KA 2013 gear 2 issue - Gazza9755

My daughter has a 2014 Ford KA and recently had a new clutch fitted locally, they then called and said it was struggling to get into 2nd gear. They said a new gear cable was needed. It was there for a few days and they said they were struggling to do it. My daughter then picked the car up and they weren't charged for that- so mustnt have been done and wasn't charged.

Going to take elsewhere now but wonder if you agree it is likely gear cable?

I took it for a drove today and the only issue was going from 1st to 2nd gear, didn't happen everything but when it did couldn't get it in gear and grinding noise - moving back to first or third again would normally then allow ot to move into 2nd with no issue.

She has already paid £500 so we would appreciate any info.

Thanks

Ford Ka - Ford KA 2013 gear 2 issue - elekie&a/c doctor
Was the fault present prior to the clutch replacement?
Ford Ka - Ford KA 2013 gear 2 issue - Gazza9755

I never drove it but my daughter doesn't remember any issue prior to it

Ford Ka - Ford KA 2013 gear 2 issue - elekie&a/c doctor
It’s a Fiat 500 gearbox with 2 shift cables . It’s possible that the plastic bushings at the end of the cables have been damaged when the gearbox was removed.
Ford Ka - Ford KA 2013 gear 2 issue - Gazza9755

Thanks for the reply - apprexiate that. Is that expensive? The cat was less than £4k and with what she has has spent already on this and other items......

Ford Ka - Ford KA 2013 gear 2 issue - elekie&a/c doctor
You can buy the end couplings and bushings for about £15 a pair on e bay . A complete set of cables aren’t expensive, but a lot more labour intensive to fit .
Ford Ka - Ford KA 2013 gear 2 issue - Gazza9755

Anyone idea of cost of getting it done at a local garage please?

Ford Ka - Ford KA 2013 gear 2 issue - elekie&a/c doctor
If it’s just the bushings/couplings, about an hour or less .