I have just had that exact problem in my 2013 Kia Ceed diesel. Reverse grinding, first gear very stiff, all other gears notchy, 75k miles - yet no slippage whatsoever. Kia had a look and then
476 posts ยท Joined 2010. #10 ยท Feb 20, 2012. 08 is a Mk3, totally different box & setup. The Mk2 (pre 2006 & 5 speed box) is well known for having a flaky gearbox. Had 3 x Mk2 Carens, 2 x Mk3 Carens, a 2006 Magentis, a Soul 1.6hdi Auto Mixx in White over Powder, all diesel, now gone to the darkside with a Renault Koleos!
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