Nissan Primera II 1996 gear trouble - Tony
I own a Nissan Primera 1996 II, 2.0 SLX and have had no problems since I bought the car two years ago. However for the last three weeks I have found it very difficult when changing into 2nd gear. Sometimes it feels very stiff and sometimes It feels like the clutch is not being used, which I am. The problem is much worse when it is colder and when the engine is up to temperature 2nd gear is fine. I am afraid I do not know much about cars so any advise would be great. The car is due for a service and I would like some advise before they rip me off, after I mention the problem to them.
Re: Nissan Primera II 1996 gear trouble - james S
Could be your clutch canle needs tightening. You may be pressing the clutch but if the cable is loose the clutch wont be fully disengaged. I had this on a Cit BX. Worked nicely after that.
Re: Nissan Primera II 1996 gear trouble - Honest John
The gearbox and 2nd gear in particular is the Achilles Heel of this model.

HJ
Re: Nissan Primera II 1996 gear trouble - pete
Now why would your friendly local garage rip you off? Surely not.
Try double de-clutching or taking it further up the rev range before trying 2nd , also keep the car in a nice warm garage with perhaps a sump heater . This assuming the cable clutch is adjusted correctly
Re: Nissan Primera II 1996 gear trouble - Geordie Chris's Cat

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> The problem is much worse when it is colder


but when the engine is warm there is no problem at all......
sounds like you need to take Pete's suggestion then.