How To - Fix Vauxhall / Opel Gear Box Linkage Fault, Repair And Set Up

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    If you find the gears difficult to engage on your car then it is probably the gear linkage that is at fault.
    Before replacing the linkage try setting the linkage correctly first as in did this video, this may fix the problem but if not see my other video on fitting a new linkage
    This is an easy job on most vehicles, This video shows the procedure on a Vauxhall / Meriva but the process is the same for most front wheel drive cars.
    Please work safely
    How to set up your gear linkage on most small Vauxhall Opel cars such as Corsa, Meriva, Combo Van and Tigra.
    On Vauxhall Opel cars and indeed most front wheel drive cars if you begin to find the gears difficult to engage and even start to loose gears all together it is unlikely to be the gearbox itself but the gear linkage from the gear lever to the gearbox.
    This video shows me setting up a new linkage on my wifes Vauxhall Meriva,

Комментарии • 68

  • @bestysbits2071
    @bestysbits2071 Месяц назад +1

    This video saved me so much time nice one 👌

  • @SoRa-cp8io
    @SoRa-cp8io Год назад

    This video was medium to help me.
    I was going through video and checking my engine same time it was around 21:00 o’clock . I was taking long time. One good guy game to me checked for me. He went to in driver seat and tried still not working gear. Soon he discovered it was foot mat folded just below clutch which was stopping to fully down. And then took out mat checked all gears , fully working.
    I can’t thank enough, yo that man in words. Like a angel. I was stressing whole day coz I had to drive 5 hours next day.

  • @andys5482
    @andys5482 3 месяца назад

    Great straightforward , easy to understand video , gotta do this on my daughters car and now confident , thanks 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @emilecilliers3021
    @emilecilliers3021 6 лет назад

    LEGEND you have saved me a fortune. Appreciate the video

  • @tbozz9989
    @tbozz9989 3 года назад

    Thank you very much, I was able to fix my gear link problem

  • @madeinjapan3485
    @madeinjapan3485 2 месяца назад

    I have the same gearbox on a Chevrolet lacetti it being a gm car same as Vauxhall but try as i might wobbling that gear linkage while pressing that spring loaded button refuses to budge in. Heat and wd40 on it ???

  • @quintonbrewster-smith7255
    @quintonbrewster-smith7255 3 года назад

    Awesome Thanks you help me a lot

    • @Old750
      @Old750  3 года назад

      Thank you

  • @Brummiebutler
    @Brummiebutler 6 лет назад

    helped me big time... thanks very much

    • @Old750
      @Old750  6 лет назад +1

      Glad to have helped.

  • @MianGe-b4p
    @MianGe-b4p Год назад

    hello good day, I changed clutch and pressure plate and after second day the when I shift second gear the gear not linked? after I checked excel all are good I start car and shift the gear without clutch all gear are working without any sound, its Opel Astra H 1.6 benzina, do you have any opinions for me?

  • @chefo12345
    @chefo12345 9 лет назад

    Thousand THANKS! I did it!

    • @Old750
      @Old750  9 лет назад

      chefo chefov Thank you for the kind comments. I am happy you got it sorted out in the end

  • @3006kelly
    @3006kelly 5 лет назад

    Hello my spring popped out before it should have done not it won’t push back in can you give me any advice please

  • @leonlummis84
    @leonlummis84 8 лет назад +1

    anyone no how to sort the Speedo cable .(gear box end. need help. Speedo is not working and I can pull the cable out more then I think I'm ment to. So I'm thinking it's not been fitted properly after the clutch was sorted. ???? plz help.

  • @connorjack3246
    @connorjack3246 2 года назад

    Any ideas why my combo van won’t change down from 3rd to 2nd when I’m driving but it will when I’m stationary?

  • @NakanyalaHifikwa
    @NakanyalaHifikwa Год назад

    How do put gear 1 with hand to the gearbox than?

  • @nigelmushambi6363
    @nigelmushambi6363 2 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot bro I was struggling with my Opel Corsa

  • @transdetendal
    @transdetendal 10 лет назад +1

    and how do you get the gear assembly you had up to show, out of the place it sits in normaly? mine is a 91 1,6 qad i cant get the center pin out to remove it all!

    • @Old750
      @Old750  10 лет назад

      Hi If you are removing the linkage completely then check my other video on removing and replacing the linkage here :-
      How To - Fix Vauxhall / Opel Gear Box Linkage Fault, Repair Replace And Set Up
      Hope this helps

    • @transdetendal
      @transdetendal 10 лет назад

      yeah looked at it and im still on a standstill , cant get the big end pin out , wont budge at all so i thought there was some trick to it , but dosent seem to be on your vid tho. guess im in for bad luck. thanx for the vid and explenation, nice of you.

  • @necronomicon-xmortis9362
    @necronomicon-xmortis9362 8 месяцев назад

    So how do you get the selector box ontop of the in to the setting where you press the little pin on the selector where there is no spring pin on the selector box im geusing a 5speed f16 gearbox

  • @georgistefanov920
    @georgistefanov920 2 года назад

    Hi, do you think i got a linkage problem or i need to open the gear box. I got this on fourth and third gear. ruclips.net/video/l-lr9uVdGtc/видео.html Thanks in advance!

  • @roybuckle7576
    @roybuckle7576 Год назад

    Where is this spring loaded button located on the gearbox????

  • @usmanusman7322
    @usmanusman7322 6 лет назад

    The length of the plastic fiber of the gear changer is

  • @Szenenmischa
    @Szenenmischa 3 года назад

    my springbutton not goign in.. wobbled around for ages.. nothing

  • @singeminem2848
    @singeminem2848 4 года назад

    Hi how can I understand if in my case is a linkage or cluch, actually on my corsa d it happen 2 time same issue like I put on 1 gear is not coming in I switch off my car and after 10 minutes it will coming in 1 gear it is a linkage issue or cluch?

    • @REPORODGE
      @REPORODGE 3 года назад

      That my problem you need a new gear box!

  • @harwoods11
    @harwoods11 Месяц назад

    A very clear video with no BS. ❤

  • @gerhardusgroenewald4226
    @gerhardusgroenewald4226 3 года назад

    Hi. Just saw the video. What should i look at, if the yellow plunger doesn't go in???

  • @buddhudd1054
    @buddhudd1054 7 лет назад

    brilliant .

  • @orangestoneface
    @orangestoneface 6 лет назад

    on vectra b two liter auto it is under battery tray remove that screwdriver under plastic tabs near tray to release plastic electric plate with box, selector looks triangular , lever moves when gears shift. need to pull dipstick pipe out from engine , can clean around first. selector socket has red plastic on side that pulls out to release it can use screwdriver. dont push on rubber hose near center back top engine with arm or jacket rolled up sleeve while reaching for it , will leak gasoline. big screwie under selector and push down so it levers up to get it free. can use wise grip to release screws to see inside, three red metal tabs wear down on three double tracks and loose contact, so it can not be started in neutral while rolling wich is bad , or backlight stops working . cant remember should sel be in n or p when removed.

  • @monkfu7101
    @monkfu7101 3 года назад

    i fixed my 2008 vauxhall 1.3 combo thanks

  • @Patrick-qc4zy
    @Patrick-qc4zy 3 года назад

    Any tips on getting the button in on the gear box I have wiggled the gear link but the button won't go in.

  • @sweetsweet-wi1ih
    @sweetsweet-wi1ih 2 года назад

    I can't get 1st gear, 3rd gear, 5th or reverse. Could this be a linkage problem?

    • @Old750
      @Old750  2 года назад

      Yes I would think so

  • @tazgrant4521
    @tazgrant4521 7 лет назад +1

    Was a great help as I just renewed my one today, well done for a good video that was very educational.

    • @Old750
      @Old750  7 лет назад +1

      Glad you found the video useful

  • @andreyoung3784
    @andreyoung3784 9 лет назад

    Any tips on performing this on an 02 hyundai accent?? I cant find the gear linkage under the hood

    • @Old750
      @Old750  9 лет назад

      Andre Young Hi, If i remember correctly all Hyundai that I know of have cable operated gear shifts so will be completely different to this. I have no videos to show you how to do the cable type at the moment but you could try searching the Hyundai forums such as www.hyundai-forums.com/ or www.hyundaiperformance.com/ as I am sure they will have something to help. Good luck

    • @tonysoprano9370
      @tonysoprano9370 4 года назад

      Old750 I have an Astra h and it’s stiff getting it into 4th. What could it be?

  • @irhamungcal9285
    @irhamungcal9285 4 года назад

    I would like to ask. My chevrolet zafira is not shifting properly when the winter mode is deactivated. But when I activated the winter mode, it became smooth. What would be the problem??? Please help! Upon checking the manual, the winter mode shouldnt be activated as a normal shift and it should be smooth. What will be the problem?

    • @Old750
      @Old750  4 года назад

      Hi, Its hard to tell without seeing the vehicle but winter mode usually does not use first gear so it could be an issue with the solenoid or valve for first gear

    • @irhamungcal9285
      @irhamungcal9285 4 года назад

      Old750 my usual driving became - winter mode deactivated so that i can use the first to third gear then activate the winter mode so that it will run smoothly. If I did not use the winter mode, my max speed is 50kph and my rpm is very high and loud.

  • @damienhaigh7666
    @damienhaigh7666 7 лет назад +2

    Really helped me. Legend. Thanks

    • @Old750
      @Old750  7 лет назад

      Glad you found the video useful

  • @dalesmart321
    @dalesmart321 6 лет назад

    thanks

  • @markjobs3079
    @markjobs3079 10 лет назад

    hello mate ,.,that thing you called the split pin ..,.,please how do you get that off .,.,.you said youll show it a bit later .,.,there is a pin about 4 mm long and a bit of wire .,you can push the wire in but then nothing .,.,

    • @Old750
      @Old750  10 лет назад +1

      Mark Jobs Hi Mark, Yes that pin is a nightmare to remove sometimes, I ended up having to destroy the one in this video just to get it out. All I can say is in theory all you need to do is push in the springy bit of wire on the side near the bottom of the pin and pull the pin upwards and it should just come straight out. Some times it will and some times it wont and I'm afraid if it wont then its just going to be down to brute force to get it out. Good luck

    • @markjobs3079
      @markjobs3079 10 лет назад

      Old750 haha thank you i will give that a go a bit later ,..,.,.sounds good

  • @thestarafresh
    @thestarafresh 7 лет назад

    hey mate my combo vauxhall van has pulled gear leaves over to under 5th (instead of under 3rd. )
    if I was to pull the gear leaves to the 5 mill hole and press the spring would it recanted or has something more physical happen ? 9

    • @Old750
      @Old750  7 лет назад

      The linkage is the same on the combo van. Try resetting it as in this video and see if it works.

  • @usmanusman7322
    @usmanusman7322 6 лет назад

    How much is the length of its plastic lock

  • @pearldrummerbrx
    @pearldrummerbrx 6 лет назад

    Please can you help me. I have an Astra G and the Haynes manual says about changing the “linkage pin” to a new one when you install a new gear linkage. I think that pin has a small hook on the end. Did you change this?

    • @Old750
      @Old750  6 лет назад

      It is recomended that you never reuse a split pin so for what they cost I would always replace it.

  • @abuubaydullah1
    @abuubaydullah1 4 года назад

    best one on youtube

  • @luket22040
    @luket22040 7 лет назад

    Hello mate just changed part .followed video.pushed spring plug in.locked gear stick through little hole.tightend it all up.but having problem going in reverse.any help would be appreciated.

    • @Old750
      @Old750  7 лет назад +1

      Hi, If it is the adjustable type just double check the length of the linkage bar is the same as the one you removed and then try going through the set up procedure again, sometimes things can move slightly when you are tightening everything up.

    • @luket22040
      @luket22040 7 лет назад

      Old750 thanks for the help going to have another crack at it tommorow

    • @luket22040
      @luket22040 7 лет назад +2

      Success all working fine now,what i did realise tho is when you have to push the spring pin in the shaft that comes out the gear housing,it has to be in the middle position so it lines up with the middle position of the gearstick(neutral) its a little stiff at the mo but sure will bed in soon,thankyou so much for the video,saved me a fortune.

    • @Old750
      @Old750  7 лет назад +1

      Great, Glad you got it sorted

  • @usmanusman7322
    @usmanusman7322 6 лет назад

    Tell me brother

  • @shaunlloyd4008
    @shaunlloyd4008 7 лет назад

    thanks mate you been a great help

  • @usmanusman7322
    @usmanusman7322 6 лет назад

    Please

  • @markjobs3079
    @markjobs3079 10 лет назад

    great video thanks

  • @pearldrummerbrx
    @pearldrummerbrx 6 лет назад

    Hi mate. Thanks for your previous advice. Just having difficulty with removing the linkage. There are one or two small square retaining clips at either end of the solid bar that come off, and then I believe you should just be able to lift off the linkage but mine is rock solid and not budging at all. Hope this makes sense. Can you help

  • @TafadzwaParadza
    @TafadzwaParadza 11 месяцев назад

    This is not visible my man