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Volkswagen Golf Transmission Troubles

31 messages,  Last post on Jul 07, 2012 at 3:45 PM

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#25 of 31 Re: 2.0 5spd mk3 wont go into any gear [ricmk3] by henry56

Jan 18, 2012 (2:19 pm)

Replying to: ricmk3 (Mar 24, 2009 2:27 pm)
Hi I have exactly the same problem this evening with my golf. Did you ever work out the solution. is it the clutch plate. I have no idea and not sure what the repair cost is going to be. Any info would be well received mate.
 
Cheers
H

#26 of 31 Jetta Clutch by irqkrq

Jan 18, 2012 (8:30 pm)

Well, Mate
  
I got bad news for you. Your guess is right. It probably is the clutch. When I had this problem it cost me 1300 USD to have the dealer repair it. Others in town didn't have parts to it, or were going to purchase it from the dealer also, so their quotes were similar. I was told it's an assembly, plate, wieght, and some other parts. The explanation I got is: that the clutch is electronic not a traditional cable so it's a complex job. It's not warranted since it's considered a wear and tear item like a brake pad or tires.
 
  
 
Good luck

#28 of 31 Volkswagon transmission troubles by timcloake

Jan 20, 2012 (3:42 pm)

Hey everyone,
my sister and her friend are touring NZ in a vw golf 1998 automatic
the owner is my sisters friend Courtney, they have always had trouble with the car eg abs light never turns off, the brakes occasionally kinda graunchs.
but the most recent problem is the car isnt selecting a gear at all, my sister has been driving it as its a manual as in 1st , 2nd, 3rd drive
every now and then it will work properly but it seems to bunny hop, kinda like the automatic clutch is letting out to early.
They took it to a mechanic and they said it needs to have a new air filter sensor which is 300 dollars, i don't know alot about vw but i don't know if that's really the problem
if anyone can help it would be really appreciated
cheers timcloake

#29 of 31 Re: Volkswagon transmission troubles [timcloake] by jinojino71

Jan 23, 2012 (1:48 pm)

Replying to: timcloake (Jan 20, 2012 3:42 pm)
Dears
I Have Golf 4 1999 , It Had transmission Gearbox problems 2 years ago,I replaced Whole GearBox kit,then same gearbox failed again 1 week ago,that I replaced with another New/used gearbox that Had reverse problem,solved after replacing with another Gearbox,these cars have nanufacturing defect,after passing the 100000 Miles , the gearbox starts giving failure ,sensor,and other parts,should be replaced as a kit to avoid wasting money like i did , replacing part after the other
Take Car

#30 of 31 Re: Volkswagon transmission troubles [jinojino71] by bpeebles

Jan 23, 2012 (5:25 pm)

Replying to: jinojino71 (Jan 23, 2012 1:48 pm)
I have put nearly a million miles on VW manual xmissions.... they are world renowned for having nearly 'perfect' shift feel. Never had any problems whatsoever... never even wore out a clutch!
 
For long-term driving with lowest maintenance, an automatic xmission is not the right choice. Too many moving parts, too much maintenance and lower MPG as compared to manual xmission.

#31 of 31 Re: Volkswagon transmission troubles [bpeebles] by lostwrench1

Jul 07, 2012 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: bpeebles (Jan 23, 2012 5:25 pm)
I agree. I put 289,000 miles on my 1980 Rabbit's manual transmission with no problems and the original clutch.

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