Car won't go into gear when engine is on
Car won't go into gear when engine is on
Hi, as title shows my car suddenly won't go into gear when the engine is on and the only way to change gears is to really force it or to turn the car off. However if I put it into first and then turn the car on it tries to pull away. (2011 Polo 6r 1.4). Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Re: Car won't go into gear when engine is on
Something is wrong with your clutch system.
I think your main clutch cylinder has a massive air pocket or it completely failed. It's not hard to replace.
I think your main clutch cylinder has a massive air pocket or it completely failed. It's not hard to replace.
Re: Car won't go into gear when engine is on
How would I go about replacing that? Is it a job I can do or is it a safer bet to get a mechanic to do it for me? I got in the car this morning and turned the engine on and the gears were completely fine again, only sat in the car for a few minutes as I didn't want to risk taking it for a drive.
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Re: Car won't go into gear when engine is on
You can bleed it your self, just make sure that DOT 4 ( brake fluid is topped) the nipple for clutch is on top of the transmission( remove the air filter box).
If you asked this question, I would leave the change of master cylinder for the mechanic. But first bleed it, it's cheap and could solve your problem.
If you asked this question, I would leave the change of master cylinder for the mechanic. But first bleed it, it's cheap and could solve your problem.
Re: Car won't go into gear when engine is on
Ok will do, thanks so much for your help. Took it for a good 20 minute drive today and it was completely fine.