Hi - my son has a Toyta Hiace - gear changing on the way up is OK until he gets to 5th - on the way down, difficult to change into 4th from 5th and doesn't like 4th to 3rd - could this be just a change of gearbox oil required - he has only had the van for 2 weeks and bought from someone very reliable who did not have any problems

try to change oil in the gearbox

its possible clutch or even gearbox oil level low

Hi
Either a broken linkage or selector problem inside g/box.

Regards
Phillip

Sounds like a piece of linkage came loose. If it were an internal tranny problem, doubtful that the stick would be loose. Examine all linkage for something very obvious.

Hi,

This might be because of the gear box problem. By any chance, did your car face flooding? In such cases, please drain the gear box and replace it with new gear fluids. Also, check if you go in low speeds, you might be able to engage it with ease. Please come back to me if you feel this doesnt solve your issue.

Regards,
Hari

Check the operation/adjustment of the 5th/Rev gear gate and associated selection levers.
Check 5/R gear lever linkages are operating correctly.

hi im having the similar problem with my range rover p38 2.5td , i was on my way home i went from 3rd to 4th and then when i went to 5th the pedal went straight to the floor and it wont go into gear as there is no bite on the pedal at all. i thought it would need bleeding so i did so and nothing happened can anyone help.

recheck for proper cable adjustments 5 -rev

have you changed the plugs and wires .sounds like you have a miss

could be your kick down cable adjustments