240D 4 speed shifting issues (4 speed)
 

Well the 240D is having shifting issues. It is not wanting to go into 1st and when it does it, according to my step dad, pops out. I just drove it around and I had issues getting into first and when it would go into first it didn't pop out for me.

help?

Did you try pumping the clutch?

When was the last time those bushings were renewed ... and the shifting forks aligned ?

Check your linkages too....might have a bad bushing on that arm and its not fully engaging. (leathermang beat me to the save changes button)

well, I do know I need to change the bushings on the shifter end (on the rod) The bushings on the transmission end looked new and in place.

I could go pop them on in the dark, I just don't know how to remove those weird clips on the end of the rods.

What about pumping the clutch?

I did not do that. I am sitting on my laptop at the moment, not in the car. What will that do, show, etc?

If there is a problem with the clutch hydraulic system, causing the clutch not to fully release, pumping the clutch(like pumping the brakes) will produce enough hydraulic pressure to make it function correctly for a few seconds.

ok I'll go try that

It will show that the clutch doesn't have air in the line. If it works when you do....you need to bleed it. If it does it again you might have a slave cylinder with a seal failing allowing an air bubble to get in when you release the clutch.

Yip, been there done that.

just went out and tried pumping the clutch. Didn't help at all. I can get into all other gears just fine.

Then the problem is most likely transmission related and not clutch related.

arrrghhhhhh!

You know first gear is not necessary.