Big Car Club - MPV and SUV Forums

MPV Section - Forums for Multi Purpose Vehicles: => Ford Galaxy Forum - Mk1 / Mk2 inc. VW Sharan and SEAT Alhambra (1995-2006) => Topic started by: Stevie t on February 20, 2019, 05:21:57 PM

Title: No drive when selecting gear
Post by: Stevie t on February 20, 2019, 05:21:57 PM
Hi all, everything has been good since my recent purchase but all just gone wrong.As i was changing down to second gear there was a horrible scrapping noise as i let the clutch out.Now all that happens is if i select any gear it seems to select it ok but if i let the clutch out there's just a grinding noise with no drive.Am awaiting the pick up truck to take to a garage but are there any pointers as to what it might be ?it's a 2004 tdi 130,thanks appreciated.
Title: Re: No drive when selecting gear
Post by: Stevie t on February 20, 2019, 05:29:56 PM
Hmm ! sorry now I've had a cup of tea and calmed down looks like I've missed this on the common problems,sorry if I've annoyed you and wasted your time  :-\
Title: Re: No drive when selecting gear
Post by: brianh on February 20, 2019, 07:03:31 PM
I'm guessing that means you suspect the drivers side driveshaft has torn its teeth up? Thats what your description suggests is the likely cause, though could be other problems with the driveshafts (I've known the outer one on a Golf to come apart so much it wouldn't drive at all).
Title: Re: No drive when selecting gear
Post by: Stevie t on February 21, 2019, 09:21:48 AM
Hi ,it looks more like the gearbox output shaft looking at the various symptoms,not really what i wanted to read  :(
Title: Re: No drive when selecting gear
Post by: johnnyroper on February 21, 2019, 11:10:51 AM
Sounds very much like the offside drive shaft to me,best bet is jack offside up put in gear and see how easy the wheel turns
Title: Re: No drive when selecting gear
Post by: brianh on February 21, 2019, 01:23:48 PM
I'd be inclined to agree, the gearbox is usually fine unless the bolt out of the selector manages to get inside. It will make all sorts of dodgy grinding noises if this that as well.
Title: Re: No drive when selecting gear
Post by: Stevie t on February 21, 2019, 01:40:21 PM
Ok thanks guys will keep you posted
Title: Re: No drive when selecting gear
Post by: Stevie t on February 21, 2019, 02:13:44 PM
Quote from: brianh on February 21, 2019, 01:23:48 PM
I'd be inclined to agree, the gearbox is usually fine unless the bolt out of the selector manages to get inside. It will make all sorts of dodgy grinding noises if this that as well.
Garage just phoned,your spot on with that,ouch,thanks for your knowledgeable input guys.