Transporter T5 Gear linkage cables

[Belle427]

I had the gearbox bearings overhauled in this a year ago and at the same time fitted a new flywheel and clutch kit.
Van drove fine afterwards but the gearshift didn’t feel that positive as if something I’d disturbed needed adjusting, the self centering wasn’t quite right either.
Recently I’ve had problems engaging first and second, it feels as if it’s engaged but take up the drive and it hasn’t.
I found this guide online and wondered could anyone confirm its accuracy, I don’t want to mess any other gears up.
The T5 forums are awful quiet and often threads don’t get a response.
It’s a 2006 1.9 Tdi 5 speed.
Thanks
https://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/threads/definitive-gui...

[drmike37]

Can’t help with the nuts and bolts, but can confirm that you are on the right track. I’ve had to have the cables tightened up twice on mine for very similar symptoms.
Fortunately I noticed right after the clutch change so the garage did it a few days after.

[Belle427]

Tried the guide listed above and unfortunately then had trouble with third so please be careful if you ever come across this thread.
Seems the correct way to adjust is to pin the selector end in second, as it describes in the documents listed on the above thread.
Sent it to a local garage who replaced the cables and all is well.