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VW Polo 1.2 TSI Cannot Accelerate in D,R,S,Manual
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 4:41 pm
by rugjak53421
Hello everyone, I have a problem with my volkswagen polo in the gear selector. I cannot accelerate in D,R,S or M and there is no error code given in front of the speedometer. I am very confused can anyone help with my problem thanks, sorry for my bad english and also it smells like burning rubber.
[youtube]
https://youtube.com/shorts/CH4jiDTzE0I[/youtube]
as seen in this youtube video i've upload about the problem.

Re: VW Polo 1.2 TSI Cannot Accelerate in D,R,S,Manual
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 5:50 pm
by iichel
the dash says to put it into P so probably there is a problem, i'm guessing clutch.
Re: VW Polo 1.2 TSI Cannot Accelerate in D,R,S,Manual
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2024 6:08 pm
by rugjak53421
im sorry, but that is just the indicator of my car saying that i have to close my door its just some polo things, cause i dont close my door in the video
Re: VW Polo 1.2 TSI Cannot Accelerate in D,R,S,Manual
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2024 7:29 am
by rugjak53421
guys i've found the problem it was the gear selector bushing. It was worn out and it was remove from the hatch attached. the replacement was cheap about $40 - 70 in authorized dealer. So intially the gearbox and the shifter is not connected.
this is the part that was broken
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/ ... 26549.html
you can also try to replace it yourself.
here is the tutorial [youtube]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5E-44l ... ewBeetlePR[/youtube]
Hope the thread helps if anyone encountered it just replace it. cheers guys

Re: VW Polo 1.2 TSI Cannot Accelerate in D,R,S,Manual
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2024 8:41 am
by iichel
That's good feedback, thank you very much!