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snapey:
How do all?

Just after some help with the waggon. I've come to notice that unlike all of the other 6 gears (including reverse) which have a very sharp and composed throw to them and have very little resistance to selecting the gear, how ever 2nd doesn't seem to want to play one bit. It still engages etc but requires a bit of encouragement.

If you could please tell me if your 2nd gear is any different to the rest especially going from 1st to 2nd it would be very helpful. It literally feels like the teeth aren't able to engage and bounce until a certain point (although there's no grinding). I know its probably being a bit pedantic but if its something like the syncro's it best to get the problem identified sooner rather than later.

Cheers,

Luke

john_o:
Hi snapey and welcome,

for me all the shifts are the same tbh.

First off would be to get the gear linkage alignment check done, theres a chance its been messed with and 2nd happens to be the gear you cant get.  (are 4th and 6th on the same plane  OK ? )
Next stop would be looking at the gearbox ?  :surprised:
Theres also the chance its clutch related  (i.e. its not disengaging when you go for second) , but odd behaviour would happen in all gears I would think.

Im sure someone with more knowledge than me will be along soon ........

p.s. I would also do searches on other forums for related issues

Let us know how it goes, I'd get a local VW specialist on the case if you can  :happy2: , pref not a dealer (you in warranty?)

John

snapey:
Its still under warranty and I'm quite pally with the local VW specialist down the road.

As for 4th and 6th there perfectly fine and there are no issues with them. Although there has been the slight feeling of vibration through the clutch pedal at certain points but its pretty intermittent. It doesn't seem to be as much of an issue going from 3rd to 2nd its more 1st to 2nd and I really don't fancy dreading the worse case scenario of a new gearbox because I know if it goes in for one it'll never come out right again, as what happened with my 6n2 polo (previous owner shagged the hell into reverse). Just so you know I don't make a habit of getting through boxes lol.

I'll pop down later this week being as though I've finished work for Christmas.

ub7rm:
Mine is a little bit reluctant to go from 1st to 2nd as well, esp when cold.  No problems with other gears.  Now you've mentioned this I'll pay more attention to see if the problem is only when she's cold!

NEWEY:
mine all feel the same :)

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