Why do I not select gears when engine is running?

When the engine is running I can not select the gears. It’s also now showing a slight loss of oil underneath near the gearbox and prop shaft. I was told there was a new clutch fit last year, however I can not be sure this is right. So would you get a mechanic to look at the clutch first? If so do you know a good one near Burnley lancashire.

What to do when your car won’t shift gears?

When the transmission won’t shift gears despite the engine is running, you should immediately have it diagnosed by an expert mechanic. The signs that the car will show at this time are: The transmission won’t shift and the car makes a grinding sound when the engine is running.

What happens when you pull out of first gear in a car?

Besides, pulling out of first gear will feel harder than normal. The transmission will shift in and out of gear without any issue when the car is not running. It won’t come out of the reverse gear when the car is running. You can push the clutch to the limit but the engine almost halts upon allowing the clutch out.

Is it possible to change gears without reversing?

Revers is not a problem. If I turn the engine off or set the transfer box in neutral I can select gears as normal, and when I get the vehicle up to speed the gears change relatively easy, although not super smooth. I also replaced the clutch while I was at it and I adjusted the clutch pedal not too long ago.

When the engine is running I can not select the gears. It’s also now showing a slight loss of oil underneath near the gearbox and prop shaft. I was told there was a new clutch fit last year, however I can not be sure this is right. So would you get a mechanic to look at the clutch first? If so do you know a good one near Burnley lancashire.

Why is it hard to select first gear?

It could be: 1) clutch, or (more likely) 2) gear linkeage out of alignment (since on most cars it has to be disconnected to change the clutch!) I remember one car I had – new clutch, but select first gear and it went into reverse! Small adjustment and it was fixed. My money is on gear linkage.

Why is the clutch hard to select gears?

Well that’s certainly an indication that there’s air in the clutch hydraulic system, if pumping the pedal improved gear selection. It might just be worth asking the garage to attempt to bleed the system to remove and air. However, if the air returns then it’s an indication either the clutch slave or master cylinders are faulty.

Why is the soft clutch pedal not working?

The inoperative clutch and soft clutch pedal could be, a faulty clutch master cylinder and/or a faulty clutch slave cylinder. Proper diagnoses should be performed to avoid unnecessary repairs. The brake fluid leak at the left rear wheel is a separate issue. The clutch hydraulic system and brake hydraulic system are two different hydraulic systems.