Gear selection!

[ArthurPewty]

Hiya people...

Just wondering if anyone else experiences this...

I bought a 60 plate Auris TR 1.6 back last June. I have had a gear selection problem ever since, the dealer cant find any problems!...The gear stick will go into the gate but sometimes will not select a gear, the only thing to do is select neutral, foot off the clutch, clutch back down and then it will select the gear every time. this usually happens in 1st and reverse...It is a pain for any driver, but when using the car for driving tuition, it a pain and a half!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated as the warranty has just 3 months left and this needs sorting.

Thanks in advance :)

[ArthurPewty]

So i guess this is not a common thing then???

 

[FROSTYBALLS]

I've done a quick search, and nothing really came up on this. Certainly neither of my two Auris have had a similar issue.

[Konrad C]

Clutch pedal adjustment or driving style? Reading what you said, the problem happens in first and reverse. I would check the clutch hydraulic system for leaks or air in the system. When you took the car to the dealer, what did they do to find no fault? That is why I said driving style. If you don't press the clutch all the way to the floor? Make sure any mats are not impeeding pedal movement.

You mention using the car for tuition. Does this mean the car is used for driving lessons and adapted for the same? If so, and dual controls fitted, I would look at that.

I had to modify my driving slightly, when I got my latest Avensis. No problems since.

[TomdeGuerre]

+1 to what Konrad says. Also you say the gear lever goes fully into the gate but sometimes doesn't engage gear. The connection between the gear lever and the gearbox selector is by cables and they may need adjustment. 

 

[JarnoSe]

I cant' alway get reverse in, but the stick won't go to the top when that happens, and I can feel it on the stick that the gear is not in. I had same with my e11 Corolla, and -91 Escort, so I'm not too bothered with it.

[ArthurPewty]

Ah ok...where to start?

Yes, my 2 previous Yarii and my Rolla both had the reverse selection problem and its the same in this Auris, i guess thats just a Toyota thing! This is a pain because it happens mainly in 1st just as you want to move away!

Mr.T has adjusted the cables, but seems to make no difference :(

I dont think its a driving style problem as all of my pupils do it too, unless they are all clones of me :)

So...the only thing left is the dual controls, and i have to be honest, they are not something that i have considered, so i will go to City Motors over the next day or 3 and see what they think...

Sometimes its the simplest of things that make all the difference.

Cheers Guys...i will let you know what happens :)