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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: adubya on 14 June 2009, 13:47

Title: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: adubya on 14 June 2009, 13:47

This may be stupid question but here goes. I am having trouble changing gear on my mk3 golf gti 16v. It is mainly going from 1st to 2nd but does occasionally happen changing back into 1st. I have read a few things on the net saying it might be the linkage which would seem about right.
The only thing is when i release the clutch then apply it again it goes into gear fine. I've been told it has a hydraulic clutch so could this be the problem? Is there anyway i can check the clutch fluid as I can't see a resevoir or filler bung on the gearbox.
Any help would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: t0pgunner on 21 August 2011, 22:31

i have this same problem with my valver but i have looked for a linkage repair to try this first but none on gaybay are for 16v as they arn't compatible :(

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: dragongreengolfgti on 21 August 2011, 22:35

unfortunately there is no linkage system on the 16v as its all done by hydraulics and cable from the gear stick so that is not your answer so its either your clutch, gearbox or fluid it is possible the mechanism has started to wear however and you can replace it from the gear stick

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: t0pgunner on 21 August 2011, 22:45

ok i see that explains why thier isnt linkage it feels like thier is a knotch when trying to select 1st and second it also doesnt push down for reverse so i just dont understand then what it is i might just take it to a garage tomorrow see if they can tell me what it is :S

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: Seanl on 22 August 2011, 08:50

Before you get charged £60 for a garage to have a guess, pull up your gear gaitor, and you will see the mechanism. Select gears etc and see if there is anything obvious.

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: t0pgunner on 22 August 2011, 10:42

i feel like such a twit now i have fixed the problem now its as smooth as a baby's bum to change but i found a wierd looking wire with a click button attached inside the gear selector which has snapped off i dont understand what this is :S (it looks like an immobilizer switch to start the car from inside but i haven't got a clue)

(http://i52.tinypic.com/1qmz5j.jpg)

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: Seanl on 22 August 2011, 12:31

That's what we're here for, to point out the simple things as well as we all sometimes overlook them. Glad u got it sorted.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: t0pgunner on 22 August 2011, 15:08

yea thanks for that seanl but can u explain that button i found it cable tied to the gear selector and this was in the way of my changing gear :S i havent got a clue what its for it looks like it was wired up as thier is to wires that have been cut but i guess thats from me changing gear


pic is above ^^^^

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: forsh on 22 August 2011, 15:12

thats the ejector seat button

























looks like something audio or somethink someone else added on

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: t0pgunner on 22 August 2011, 15:15

dam hoping it was my secret NOS button might try and hook it up see what it does it had standard audio since i bought it :S

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 22 August 2011, 18:07

Hidden immobiliser switch I reckon.

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: Seanl on 22 August 2011, 18:58

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 22 August 2011, 18:07

Hidden immobiliser switch I reckon.

This.

Title: Re: Gearbox/clutch problem?
Post by: t0pgunner on 23 August 2011, 01:51

It turning the immo light on for like 5 seconds but doesn't do nothing :S