R380 and 5th Gear

[Cheggs]

My 300tdi, has developed an issue with the gearbox, in that i can't change up to 5th, reverse is fine, I can select 5th on the drive and get the car to move just, what could it be? All other gears appear fine thou I was having an ocassional issue with 3rd doing the same on change down but works fine now.
as always any Help ideas appreciated

[lambert]

Under all the trim there are some sprung guides and plates the lever is limited by they may be out of adjustment?

[Dr Neil]

whilst looking at the spring adjustment it is also worth removing that plate. If you then look where the lever goes into the box there is a grub screw that comes loose where it attaches to the shaft. It will just need tightening.

It might also be worth checking the level and condition of the gearbox oil.

[Cheggs]

Thanks Guys, i will be doing all of the suggested at the weekend. Hopefully its something simple.

[Cheggs]

It was the Basis Plate out of Alignment , took longer to get the console off and put it back then it did sort the problem. Took it out for a test drive the gear chamges are smooth and I can get into fifth again