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Vauxhall Mokka X - Automatic Gear Box Query - John-218

Hi all,

I've had my Mokka X for over a year now and it's the first automatic I've ever had so I can't compare it with any others cars I've had.

My main query is about about the smoothness of the lever when changing gear. When I start the car and pull the gear lever backwords from Park to Drive it feels fairly smooth, but when I shift from Drive back to Park it feels very stiff and more difficult to move.

Why should it feel ok in one direction and not the other ?

I always do things correctly, with my foot on the brake and I make sure to squeeze the trigger on the gear lever, although I'm not sure of squeezing the trigger makes any difference. (does anyone know what that trigger does ?)

It's due for a service soon so any advice before I take it to the garage would be appreciated.

Thanks for listening.

John.

Vauxhall Mokka X - Automatic Gear Box Query - elekie&a/c doctor
Can’t think of any reason why it should be different in either direction. Have you tried it with the engine not running ? I would assume the trigger releases the lever from the park lock position .