My gearstick has just started to shake when it's in 4th. The shaking is present independent of torque and engine speed, but only in 4th. If I apply very light pressure I can pull the gearstick slightly and all vibrations disappear completely. There's no odd noise.
I first noticed it after having some issues shifting out of that gear this weekend while towing. Again it didn't appear to depend on speed (e.g. at one point I was almost standing still at an intersection), and the clutch was fully pressed. I have no issues with any of the other gears, and the clutch does not appear to be 'sticking' or slipping.
I have quite a bit of play in the gearstick; sideways there is noticeable movement where I can't feel it when holding the linkages on the gearbox itself. Back/forth it appears to be able to move into the gears and then slightly further with a spongy feel to it.
The car is a 150k miles V6 ES9J4 saloon.
Could use some help correctly diagnosing the issue - anyone else experienced this?
Shaking gear stick in 4th (only)
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Re: Shaking gear stick in 4th (only)
I don't know what your problem is, but I would suggest checking your engine mounts, (particularly the bottom one) and the gearbox mount.
A gearbox oil change often seems to work wonders on 406's
A gearbox oil change often seems to work wonders on 406's
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
Re: Shaking gear stick in 4th (only)
I had my gearbox oil replaced earlier this year, so I don't believe it's at fault - or will help much.
The engine does not appear to move much when starting or when starting to roll, but I had a look at the mounts I could get to. I can't see anything wrong with #14, but #2 is worn out. #18 looks OK. I can't seem to get to the others without disassembling a lot.
The stick shaking appears to be directly linked to the gear stick position. As I mentioned before it won't shake if I push it "back into place". When I release the clutch with the engine running the stick nudges slightly towards neutral, and starts to shake. If it is kept in the right position until I start to give it a healthy amount of throttle the torque appears to keep it in place (e.g. 70+% throttle from 1500-2000rpm to 3000rpm).
Any advice on how to proceed?
The engine does not appear to move much when starting or when starting to roll, but I had a look at the mounts I could get to. I can't see anything wrong with #14, but #2 is worn out. #18 looks OK. I can't seem to get to the others without disassembling a lot.
The stick shaking appears to be directly linked to the gear stick position. As I mentioned before it won't shake if I push it "back into place". When I release the clutch with the engine running the stick nudges slightly towards neutral, and starts to shake. If it is kept in the right position until I start to give it a healthy amount of throttle the torque appears to keep it in place (e.g. 70+% throttle from 1500-2000rpm to 3000rpm).
Any advice on how to proceed?