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    Special Edition Register

    Our A2, currently parked up with a broken gear selector cable is also shown as an SE model on the V5 document. YD05 *** but currently on a private plate. 1.4 TDI ( BHC) in Black.
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Philward and Weetank2 We tried to push the cable and wire strands back into the housing but they would only go in so far. Not sure of the forces involved with changing gear (after seeing what has happened to this cable) as to whether clamping the wire strands would work and we don't fancy...
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Update. Finally had some time today so managed to remove the cables completely. Can imagine that reinstalling the cables through the bulkhead could be fun and a 2 person job due to lack of space in that area of the engine bay. The cables removed from our 2005 1.4 TDI BHC are labelled 8Z0 711...
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Robin Cox. If that is the case then that could be bad news as most A2's will be at least 16 years old by now. Hopefully someone will be able to produce new cables for the A2.
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Time permitting we hope to unbolt the gearstick housing from the car tomorrow to have an inspection underneath. As mentioned it appears to have been a sudden failure, the gear change has been relatively smooth and we had not noticed any gradual deterioration, bangs or clunks whilst changing...
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Following more checking of the cables, brackets etc in the engine bay with no signs of success we decided to explore around the gearstick area so set about removing the centre console etc which proved challenging within our limited time available each day. This seems to be the problem, (photos...
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    We now have access to a manual so will attempt to remove the gearstick arrangement and investigate further tomorrow. Thank You
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Hope to try this tomorrow then will update with any progress. Thank You
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Sorry for the delay, had to take the boss to visit the outlaws this afternoon. When we did the numerous adjustments the selector arm was locked using the black lever then we used a 5mm drill bit through both holes to lock the gearstick in place. Both were locked solid. Thank You
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    We have just rechecked the cables on the brackets, all seem secure and tight. The brackets and cables do look like the one shown in post #20. There is a very slight amount of play in the bracket which you say has a bush inserted which can wear. When adjusted as per the procedure, with the...
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Will recheck the cables on the brackets tomorrow when I get chance. Thank You
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Catnip From your post #28, looking at the photo, the amount of cable showing is quite different from the photo in post #5. The photo in post #5 was taken before we started attempting to adjust the cables as per the procedure, locking the selector and gearstick. If we lock the selector and pull...
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Catnip. Have just locked the selector tower with cables connected as you suggested, sorry I did not try this earlier. With the selector locked in place the gearstick will move freely straight back into the 2nd gear position. There is little or no other movement range. Hope this helps. Thank You
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Update. The bolts and brackets all seem to be intact and solid. The cable ends seem to be undamaged and are free to move once the clamps are released. The cables move freely as the gearstick is moved once they are disconnected from the selector arm. With the cables free the gearstick...
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    With cables released and only the selector tower locked we then tried to move the gearstick through all positions. 1st and reverse are difficult to engage, 4th would not hold in position, springing back and 5th was also difficult to engage. We then locked the gearstick, re-attached the cables...
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Managed to attempt to adjust the gearbox selector cables on the A2 a number of times this afternoon. The selector arm appears to be moving nice and freely as it should including up and down. There has been some improvement as we are no longer stuck in 1st gear so can now idle in neutral. The...
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    The drain cup is still in place above the selector tower so hopefully no water ingress. I will have an attempt at doing the alignment procedure following the PM tomorrow when I get chance. Thanks again.
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Thanks for the replies. I have attached photos of the mechanism with cables attached which seem to be intact. The only gearstick positions seem to be 3rd and 4th so straight up and down at the moment. This is both via the gearstick or via the selector lever in the engine bay. Does everything...
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    A2 1.4 TDI suddenly stuck in 1st gear.

    Good afternoon. Our son borrowed our A2 to go shopping late last night. On the way home whilst driving downhill on a narrow road in 3rd gear he had to slow down to negotiate some parked cars. He tried to change down to 2nd gear but could not so managed to carry on in 3rd gear until he had...
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    Today I.....

    Today we treated our A2 1.4TDI to a new timing belt kit and water pump, freewheeling alternator pulley and other items that were expertly replaced by Robert and Marcus at WOM Automotive. Had to travel around 150 miles but it was well worth the trip. The courtesy car was a nice yellow A2 colour...
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