Gearstick can only go into 5th gear

2005 Renault Kangoo 1.5 dci
Problem added: Oct 30, 2023 (1 month ago)
Car: Renault Kangoo
Year: 2005
Variant: 1.5 dci
Problem Categories
Gearbox & Clutch
Without warning my car won't go into 1st 2nd 3rd 4th or Reverse gesr

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Sounds like gear linkage / selector fault . Could check this , might help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSkBOEil-Zo
Answered Oct 30, 2023 (1 month ago)
Thanks for replying - this would appear to be very helpful - I was basically doing a three point turn - and after the reverse manoeuvre when I went to go into first gear it was like hitting a steel wall - I couldn't find any gear except 5th for some reason so thankfully I was only 3 miles from home so I got back to base - mechanic will look underneath vehicle this week when he puts it on ramps - I pray it's a simplish fix and not a knackered gearbox 🙏🙏
Answered Oct 30, 2023 (1 month ago)
From when you describe ( doing 3 point turn ) if failed , good chance this is what has gone . Fingers crossed
Answered Oct 30, 2023 (1 month ago)

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