1.8l Lost 5th gear while driving any suggestions on problem

2006 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 petrol
Car: Vauxhall Vectra
Year: 2006
Variant: 1.8 petrol
Lost power when I put it in 5th gear while driving on the motorway. Any idea on what could be the problem and how to resolve it
Problem added: Jan 17, 2022 (2 years ago)
So many possible causes , fuel filter , fuel pump , partially plugged cat / exhaust just to name a few . Best to scan it with the like of Tech 2/3 for fault codes .
Answered Jan 17, 2022 (2 years ago)
It only lost power in 5th gear as if 5th gear had disappeared . Drive’s okay in 1st , 2nd , 3rd ,4th and reverse
Answered Jan 17, 2022 (2 years ago)
Check gearbox oil level
Answered Jan 18, 2022 (2 years ago)

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