2004 Volkswagen Golf tough first gear

Car: Volkswagen Golf
Year: 2004
Variant: 1.9 sdi
Categories: Gearbox & Clutch
sometimes i struggle to get into 1st gear when the car is warm,ive taken it to the garage to have the clutch looked at,they say its fine.Anyone have any ideas?
Posted: Oct 18, 2011 (12 years ago)
I've heard of quite few complaints about this and it's been suggested VW respecified the g/box oil because of gear selection problems a few years back . The idea was to change the transmission oil with a later type full synthetic VAG gear oil. Whether it works or not , can't confirm .



Posted Oct 19, 2011 (12 years ago)
ask your garage to try and adjust the linkage. carnt be sure this will work thow.
Posted Oct 20, 2011 (12 years ago)

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