JMC Vigus Gearbox & Transmission Problems

The manual gearshift in a car can be quite a complex assembly with linkages, cables and pivots all crucial in maintaining the correct feel and shift precision. Any wear that develops in these parts or the bushes and bearings in which they run can contribute to a sloppy or loose gear-change.

But this is usually a problem seen in older cars, not a nearly new one. But my other question is where you bought a 2023 JMC Vigus, as the brand left Australia in 2018, tanking after poor sales over just a handful of years on the market.

You could be dealing with a gear-selector mechanism that is not adjusted properly. Or, you might be looking at worn synchromesh rings or some other wear inside the gearbox. The first problem is an easy one to fix, the second requires surgery on the innards of the transmission itself. Also, even though you’ve replaced the clutch, is it adjusted correctly?

The problem shows up when the transmission is cold because that’s when the oil inside it is thickest. As the transmission warms up the oil flows a bit more easily and lubricates better, making everything slip together with less effort. A lot of people simply learn to live with a stubborn gearshift first thing in the morning, but if the cause of this is worn components, they aren’t going to fix themselves and will get gradually worse.

There are three models of JMC Vigus on sale in Australia currently, with a pair of two-wheel drive versions and one 4x4 variant. While the SLX is only available as a petrol 2-wheel-drive, the diesel LX can be ordered as a rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle.