Gearbox Problem on 03 Corsa

[noll2themax]

Hi, I have a 1.2 16v 2003 Corsa, and I am having difficultly in selecting 1st and 2nd gear, have been told about a common gearbox linkage problem, so does anyone know if this is a common fault or if it is an easy fix or do i have to brave a dealer?
Thanks in Advance...

[pauln90]

It is a very common problem.If you are a competent mechanic you could replace the plastic joints or replace the whole linkage.

If not competent I would suggest you get your garage to do it.

This has happened to the Corsas my daughters own. Vauxhall garage charged about �150 to replace the linkage

[wallis1007]

If you do the job yourself ( it is a very simple job, about an hour maybe ) do some shopping around for the part, the price varies massively !

[david1702198]

the part is dealer only. it is easier to fit the linkage and less time consuming but cheaper and more time consuming to fit the bush repair kit. i had to fit a linkage to mine it is a notoriously common fault on this car.

[noselittle]

Part is about �40 from a site called www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk Make sure you get the uprated metal one. Shouldn't take too long. Get yourself onto the forums at www.corsa-c.co.uk theres loads of info on there and people are always willing to help