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2001 1.8LX Impossible to engage 1st gear - daver1
The gearbox on my 1.8LX has been fairly notchy ever since I bought the car a couple of years ago. Today, out of the blue, it became impossible to engage 1st gear - it's as if there is a solid barrier preventing the gearchange moving into position. Selection of other gears is as normal.

This occurs whether the engine is on or off.

Anyone any idea? Gear linkage or gearbox?
2001 1.8LX Impossible to engage 1st gear - mark1316
Hi
I would be looking at the gear linkage as the 1st port of call then the box. I take it the clutch does not slip in any other gear ?
There is a few horror stories about the Duel mass fly wheel but this would affect all gears.