Transmission problem

Hello,

I’m seeking help with my Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D T3 5DR, 2009 model. I have a problem with changing gears. When I’m moving and try to shift into second gear, it gets stuck on first and won’t change. I press the clutch again and try to shift; on the second or third attempt, it engages (after driving for approximately 30 minutes, the problem seems to disappear).

In the past few days, a similar issue has occurred when trying to shift into third gear. Another strange thing is that when I shift up from 1 to 5, it’s okay; sometimes, I just have to press the clutch. However, when I downshift from 5 to 4, I first have to shift into third and then into fourth, similar to shifting into third (first into second, then third). Perhaps my mechanics are not knowledgeable enough to solve or identify this problem. It keeps getting worse, and I’m worried as I use the car every day. Could you please give me some advice?

I would check, (in order of least cost)

1. Gear selector cable/linkages for wear/adjustment.

2. Attempt bleeding clutch slave cylinder

3. Gearbox oil level

3. Clutch and pressure plate wear (new clutch kit)

4. Gearbox selector/synchromesh issue (less likely, gearbox swap)

Hope its earlier in the list.