Problem engaging first and reserve gears when the engine is on and cold

[jamie52]

Engaging first or reserve gears after the car has been left overnight is a problem

If the engine is turned on neither gear will engage and using first gear for about 4 miles of the journey is problematic. The further through the journey you go the easier first gear becomes. Eventually first and reverse work as normal. You can leave the car for a couple of hours and upon your return the gears still work as normal


This is the stage part

First and reverse gears will work as normal if the engine is not turned on. Turn the engine on and they will not engage.
Turn the engine off, wait a few minutes and then first gear will engage and you can drive off as normal.
Drive 5 minutes and stop. Same thing again first and reserve will work as normal if the engine is off. Turn the engine on and they will not engage.


Cars been left with a garage so they can see this for themselves as time I drive to them the roars are working a normal. Initial inspection shows nothing wrong

If anybody has any ideas what is happening please let me know?