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Frozen gear box?

  • 09-12-2010 12:23pm
    #1
    racso1975
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭


    Last few morning when i have come out it's like the gear box is frozen :confused: The car cant be put in gear. If i let it run for a 5-10 mins its fine. Not causing me any probs when i'm driving etc it's a 407

    It there possible longterm damage that could happen and why does this happen as i have a skoda and it does not freeze.

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    It's no where near cold enough to freeze transmission fluid.


  • #3
    --Kaiser--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭--Kaiser--


    Couldn't be frozen but it could be dirty. No harm in changing the gearbox oil.


  • #4
    mone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭mone


    Have heard of this happening in 407's before....not an uncommon problem from what I hear. Can't remember exactly what caused it but could be something along the lines of a seal gone dodgy, moisture getting in and the moisture freezing causing the problem. As for the long term damage question....can't help you on that one.


  • #5
    Ush1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,482 ✭✭✭✭Ush1


    This happened with my Ford Focus and I ended up having to get a new clutch.

    Trying pumping the clutch pedal a few times to prime the cylinder.


  • #6
    Bendihorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭Bendihorse


    My mini did this last year when temps dropped below -10. Couldn't move gear stick at all unless i left the car running for a few mins. After the freeze cleared i had no more problems. I dont think it was the oil that was frozen, just the links/moving parts in the transmission.


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  • #7
    murphym7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭murphym7


    Could it be moisture that has frozen in and around the linkages?


  • #8
    Row
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,025 ✭✭✭Row


    What happens is moisture in the cables from the gear stick to linkages freeze.
    The only way out of this is to run the engine for 20 mins+ and the exhaust temperatures will thaw them out....Peugeot know about this and have been onto peugeot in alot colder countries and the only solution is to inject antifreeze into the cables.
    Do not force the gearstick otherwise the cables will snap and you will have to fit new cables.
    Its better to leave it in neutral and the hand brake off if you can.
    Thats if you don't live up on a hill...:eek:...:)


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