Why are some Changan Karvaan owners in Pakistan reporting difficulty shifting gears, especially in 1st and 2nd gear during traffic driving?

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Why are some Changan Karvaan owners in Pakistan reporting difficulty shifting gears, especially in 1st and 2nd gear during traffic driving?

In city traffic like Lahore o r Karachi, users complain of notchy o r stiff gear changes. Is this a clutch adjustment issue o r gearbox design flaw?

Qalb E Momin asked on 26 Jun 2025 16:13:24 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 26 Jun 2025 16:19:42 pm

Yes, this is a common complaint, especially in congested areas like Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi:

Stiff o r notchy shifting in 1st and 2nd gear is often due to:

Clutch not fully disengaging misadjusted o r worn clutch.

Hard o r poorly lubricated gear linkages.

Basic gearbox design not optimized for stop-and-go traffic.

⛔ Conclusion: A mix of clutch calibration issues and a coarse gearbox mechanism causes difficulty in smooth shifting, especially at low speeds.