Got a problem getting first and second gear on my Y reg Vectra. It sounds very like this guys problem.
http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php?threads/cant-get-1st-2nd-gear.92286/
Any one handy to try the solution offered?
Cheers

Give Chris gilly a phone 07783628321

Cheers Willo, does he come on the forum so I can direct him to have a look at the link?
Paul

He does now and again, but pm him link, and send text to him and tell him you have sent him pm

I have same problem in second gear only seems when car is cold on w-reg Vectra. Only had car a few months is starting to annoy me now.

have you tried vvoc.com?
ive been a member there for about 7 years.
very helpful website and forum

Sounds like it could be your gear selector rod. What car is it?

Has the problem always been there or has it just got worse.

Does the "gate" feel like its in the correct place, or like it says on the link, does it feel like its trying to go to 3rd? That would seem to be a selector issue.

If the car is just struggling to get the gear (can you get 1st and 2nd with the engine off) with the engine running, it could be the clutch....

If its the clutch it could be the clutch itself, or it could be the cable needs adjusting or will require bleeding if its hydralic.

Very hard to diagnose without seeing the car...