300tdi Manual Gearboox Question

disco52

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• Feb 28, 2009

• #1

is there is a sensor in the manual gearbox on an L reg 300tdi? i know that on my auto td5 it wont turn over unless its in N or P, but is there a similiar sensor on a manual? sometime it wont turn over unless you wiggle the gearstick? any ideas?

 

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colinl

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• Feb 28, 2009

• #2

think thats just coincidence i would check for loose connections on the starter if i was you! there are no sensors on the manual box to stop it from turning over. a manual will still crank in gear.

 

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Dave 2000

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• Mar 3, 2009

• #3

The cabling for the starter runs just above the bellhousing on your car, it is possible that moving the leaver disturbs the cable?

regards

Dave

 

andyb66

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• Mar 4, 2009

• #4

Next time it happens don't touch the gear lever just try starting it with you foot on the clutch pedal. If it is a starter motor cable problem then it still won't start, if it's a gearbox internals problem then it will start.