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reddoglee
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Hello newbie here

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Hi, newbie here who brought a 2007 Siii yesterday, I'm finding selecting reverse gear is a bit hit and miss, is this a common problem as I never had it on my previous coupes. Thanks guys


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Re: Hello newbie here

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Welcome.

Problem is likely an ageing rubber bush in the gear linkage cables at the gearbox end, 15+ year old rubber in a hot environment! Simple to replace.
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Re: Hello newbie here

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Thank you, will have a look at that
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Re: Hello newbie here

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:text-welcomewave:


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Re: Hello newbie here

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:text-welcomewave: :text-welcomewave: :text-welcomewave: :greetings-waveyellow:

Also check the clutch hydraulic fluid and slave cylinder for leaking
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Re: Hello newbie here

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Hi there and :text-welcomewave: to the forum :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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