The clutch and the steering are two mechanical devices that the motorist directs. One said that the habit of deteriorating faster than the other: it is the clutch mechanism of course. With in particular the gearbox, which is closely linked. Quite frequently, gearshift problems occur on the + str (XXX) +. And even if the clutch is regularly involved, it sometimes happens that we are surprised at the source of the problems. Also, this sometimes avoids having to change the entire kit. Here are consequently the gear change issues The most common.speed-pass-more-Suzuki-Grand-Vitara-Evolution

+ str (XXX) +: Impossible to pass one of the speeds

Sometimes one of the gears does not pass any more. Or only even or odd speeds. In this situation, the clutch is in poor condition. But this is not inevitably due to the whole clutch kit or gearbox of your + str (XXX) +. It is possible that the malfunction comes from a link or a rubber that holds it. The malfunction can also come from the gearbox. It can be removed to check that no foreign component is blocking it. If the latter is defective, it must be changed.

Unable to shift gear once the + str (XXX) + engine is running

Unfortunately, this is a fairly recurring dysfunction. Since the engine is off it is possible to shift your gears, this means that the gearbox of the + str (XXX) + is operational. Once the engine is started, it is impossible. The malfunction is due to the clutch. Usually it will be essential to change the entire clutch kit. You can try to remove it and look at the condition of all the parts. For information, it is advisable to change the clutch every 150 km.

+ str (XXX) +: no speed passes

If none of the gears pass, the engine stopped as lit, it's really unpleasant. One thing to look at is the condition of the gearbox of your + str (XXX) +. There is a high probability that the latter will be HS. In order to discern where the malfunction comes from it's relatively easy. If you can put the lever in the guide of one of the gears, but it does not take, it is the clutch which probably has a malfunction. If the lever seems to be stuck and you cannot push it, the malfunction probably comes from the gearbox. For both, it will most certainly change one or more rooms.