Problem with 5-speed manual gear box

[Henkka]

Problem with 5-speed manual gear box.
My car: CITROËN C5 II Break (RE_) 2.0 16V (RERFJB, RERFJC) (RFJ (EW10A)) (103 kW / 140 hv).

The gear (manual) doesn't work. Luckily, 2nd gear was left on

I was backing my car onto a forest road. I backed over a small ditch. Then I heard a loud bang.

The sound was like I had hit a rock. Only typical forest terrain under the car. No rocks etc.
However, I managed to disengage the reverse gear and, in desperation, tried to get away by shifting into forward gear.

Now the gear stick just swings wildly and I can't select any gear.
The clutch works though.

The last gear selected, apparently 2nd, was left on.
I drove home 17 kilometers in low gear.

I took off the center console. It was a pretty easy job.

I checked the engine compartment to make sure the cables and their covers were in place.
I removed and disassembled the air filter housing to see where the gear selector cables were located.

I was able to move the black flat iron. Three different horizontal positions on that iron.
It was difficult to photograph that piece of iron with a phone.
However, some markings/text were found: JG24 and possibly 7649 B.

I have found a picture showing the gear selector and cables.

Is there any part in the car's chassis under the center console near the gear selector that might be broken?


Regards

Search: What's wrong with the gear shifter? Completely reckless.
The video can be viewed on YouTube at:

[xantia_v6]

The first place to look is in the engine compartment on the top of the gearbox, you should see 2 cables clipped onto levers which control the gears. It is most likely that one of the cables has popped off. You may need to remove some air pipes to get access.

[Henkka]

Thank You for your message/answer. I need to look into it. I don't have any experts nearby.
A geek with cars.

Regards

[PaulC5]

The attachment photo and video can not be seen, you can attach the photo directly to your message without us trying to access your google account. Not sure about the video.

[shtu]

(can't see pictures)

Check the gear cables at each end. Sounds like they may have become detached.

[Paul-R]

Not sure about the video.

Post the video on YouTube and then post a link to that video here.

[Henkka]

Thank You, edited the text here. Now there is link to my video on YouTube in address:


It never occurred to me that I could create a video and post it on YouTube. Thanks for the tip.

Recards Henkka

[shtu]

From that I'd start with a close look at the linkage. There's many ways it could be broken, you'll have to examine it yourself.