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Ford Fiesta Gear Cable Rattle In Engine Bay

stemassey
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Hi Everyone,



I own a 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCI. I have a very annoying rattle which
comes from the gear shift cable. I have taken all of the housing off
from my gear stick and gear cable and there doesn't seem to be any
rattling there. I think the gear cable has been knocked off a clip in
the engine bay when my car has been in the garage and thus causing the
cable to rattle against a clip. Could someone please tell me where any
clips are which hold the gear cable in place or if you believe the
problem is something else! It is driving me mad!!

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    This sounds like a problem I had which was fixed at a Ford garage. I think they said it was the "gear linkage cables" that were causing the noise which was more of a creak than a rattle. But the noise seems to be coming back again so I might have go back again and get them to have another look.

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    The noise which I get only happens when my engine has warmed up and been running for a bit, I have had mechanics look at my clutch and gear box and they said there is nothing wrong with it thats why I beleive it to be a simple and easy repairable problem. I just dont know where I can access the gear cables, I was wondering if someone could show me pictures of where the clips are which hold the gear cable in position.

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    Yeah that's the same as mine, it only made the noise after a good 20-30 minutes of driving, and longer journeys made it worse. It would make a creaking noise when using the gears or clutch in any way and also going over bumps.

    First dealership I took it too had no clue as to what it was although they tried various things. It was only when I took it to Benfield in Leeds that they could figure it out, because they have a master technician. It might be worth giving them a call and see if they can give you any advice (it's Benfield York Road).

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    Yeah that's the same as mine, it only made the noise after a good 20-30 minutes of driving, and longer journeys made it worse. It would make a creaking noise when using the gears or clutch in any way and also going over bumps.

    First dealership I took it too had no clue as to what it was although they tried various things. It was only when I took it to Benfield in Leeds that they could figure it out, because they have a master technician. It might be worth giving them a call and see if they can give you any advice (it's Benfield York Road).

    Yeah I will give them a ring. Thanks for that! :)

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