2002 Renault Laguna 1st Gear Whine

2002 RENAULT
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DERBYSI1884
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I own a 2002 renault laguna 1.9 dci 6 speed It has covered only 76,000 miles. It has recently developed problems in 1st gear.

As you put in 1st gear and engage the clutch, the gearstick moves about an inch towards the neutral position. As you move on past 1,000 revs, a whining noise occurs that at its peak sounds similar to a sticking cambelt.

Anyone with any ideas - is it likely to be a transmission rebuild or maybe a drive shaft problem?

The problems occur only in 1st gear.

Thanks
May 22, 2006 at 3:35 AM
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DAVE H
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Have the gear linkage checked .. the renault range has a badly designed connector clip linking the arms together .. if this is not engaging the gear correctly you will get this noise and eventually damage the gearbox !!
Mar 21, 2009 at 1:28 AM
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Have the gear linkage checked, especially the connector clip that joins the linkage arms. If the clip is not engaging first gear fully, it can cause the shifter movement and whining noise and may eventually damage the gearbox.

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The owner of a 2002 Renault Laguna 1.9 dCi with 76,000 miles reports that in first gear the shifter moves about an inch toward neutral when the clutch is engaged, followed by a whining noise above 1,000 rpm. The issue occurs only in first gear. The expert recommends checking the gear linkage and its connector clip, which can fail to engage the gear correctly and eventually damage the gearbox.

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