Sloppy Gearbox/loose?

[RichCliff]

Hi,

 

I have a Citroen C5 1.8LX 2004 (04) and since buying (second hand), the gearbox lever (Manual) seems rather sloppy and loose. There is a lot more movement when changing gears and it makes a knocking sound/clunk when changing into reverse or coming out of 2nd to go into 3rd.

There seems to be some "give" when changing gear and feels a lot better obviously when you keep your hand on it when changing. When taking the hand off, it moves slightly back.

 

I was told by someone who also has a C5 that it was common however i am unsure and would like to know if owners have had the same problem.

 

If so, is it an easy fix (cheap) such as a bush or any way of tightening by taking off the lever cover or is it a gearbox problem and a garage fix?

 

 

[paul.h]

Welcome to the forum.

According to the Haynes manual the gear change cables can be adjusted so maybe this may help. Our C5 expert is coastline taxis so he may also provide some advice.

[RichCliff]

Thanks for the welcome, Paul.

I shall look that up, i must buy a manual first though!

 

Appreciate it.

[paul.h]

As well as the Haynes ones you can get the Citroen ones on dvd from such as ebay for £4. These include wiring diagrams and the parts diagrams. You can also see the parts on the service.citroen website if you register as another professional, member of the Citroen Owners Club.

[coastline taxis]

try checking thew joint that hold the cables onto the gear selector as they sometime wear .

[RichCliff]

Thanks for your help, i will take a look at buying one of those dvd's and of course the joints.