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Gearbox problem

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:28 pm
by ryanspolo
Can anybody help me i have got a mk 5 polo 1.0l year 2000 .i am having problems selecting 1st gear when when engine is up to temperture all other gears select perfect accept for first but when cold it selects 1st gear perfect with no problems ,i have changed the gearbox oil but still the same .


from Ryan H

Re: Gearbox problem

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:35 pm
by alexperkins
Sounds like your linkage may need minor adjustment

Re: Gearbox problem

Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:07 pm
by ryanspolo
alexperkins wrote:Sounds like your linkage may need minor adjustment
thanks for your advice

Re: Gearbox problem

Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:32 pm
by Tim_GTi
I would also consider your clutch. Mine was a nightmare for this before it was changed, same for reverse too.