Potentially knackered pedal box

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:57 pm

Well, my GTi apparently had the pedal box recall work done a couple of years ago now.

However over the past few weeks I've noticed various creaks, rattles and "cracking" noises coming from the bulkhead on the drivers side. Originally it was only when the clutch pedal was fully depressed, but now it's also when braking as well, obviously when theres pressure on the pedal and pedal box.

Hasn't been any noticeable effect on the gearbox with regards to difficulty changing gear so far.

So I think I'm going to have to get it looked at, and if it has failed I'll be looking to Volkswagen to cover a fair proportion of the cost.

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:15 am

Redline wrote:if it has failed I'll be looking to Volkswagen to cover a fair proportion of the cost.

As it is a recall item i would expect them to pick up 100% of the cost.

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:01 pm

Mine is getting replaced on Thursday for free at a VW main dealer

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:15 pm

mine too, they made no fuss whatsover...well chuffed considering I bought the car two days ago! will it get rid of notchy gear changes ? or is that my gearbox on the way out?

Ry` · Post by **Ry`** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:20 pm

shantybeater wrote:mine too, they made no fuss whatsover...well chuffed considering I bought the car two days ago! will it get rid of notchy gear changes ? or is that my gearbox on the way out?

Did you buy it from VW in the first place? or a street garage/private sale etc...?

way_z · Post by **way_z** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 3:41 pm

my 2000 polo 1.4 TDi makes a the same cracking noise when depress the clutch, is my pedal box on the way out too and would be eligible for free replacement?

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:47 pm

A private garage around 150miles away from me

I have only just started noticing the occasional unsmooth gearchange

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 4:49 pm

P.S have you lowered your car or added low profiles?, the wheels are looking nice!

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:04 pm

shantybeater wrote:will it get rid of notchy gear changes ? or is that my gearbox on the way out?

The gearbox is notchy by design I'm afraid. Just you wait until a crisp cold winter morning (we're talking around the freezing mark) and the cold gearbox will be even notchier

If you get really concerned about it, arrange to meet a fellow GTi owner and have a little go in theirs (with their consent) and see how the two cars compare

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:32 pm

heh well i look forward to it, just glad its not a sign of my gearbox on the way out

Ry` · Post by **Ry`** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:34 am

shantybeater wrote:A private garage around 150miles away from me

I have only just started noticing the occasional unsmooth gearchange

Cheers, Ill try and book mine in over the xmas holidays.

I had to travel over 300 miles to get mine, but i loved driving it back home

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:50 am

Ry` wrote:
shantybeater wrote:mine too, they made no fuss whatsover...well chuffed considering I bought the car two days ago! will it get rid of notchy gear changes ? or is that my gearbox on the way out?
Did you buy it from VW in the first place? or a street garage/private sale etc...?

Private sale

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