[darkstar_10]

My 97' Jetta has been having problems with first gear lately. Sometimes it goes into first and other times I think it goes into first but it will actually be in 3rd[wtf]If anyone knows whats wrong please post

 

[Eliam Sylin]

well.. I guess start in the obvious place of the linkage. (when I say obvious i mean thats where I would start) look for any slop or binding.. have someone sit in the car and shift through the gears.

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[pow3r hour]

try changing the trans fluid

 

[95mkIIIva]

you can go to your local import shop and pick up the bushing kit for the shifter. that is the most common problem due to having to push down to get into reverse. the set cost approx 15 bucks and takes an hour to put in. most short shift kits will solve the problem as well.

 

[darkstar_10]

thanks I will try that and see what happens

 

[darkstar_10]

try changing the trans fluid

Its a manual so why would I change the trans fluid?????????????????

 

[Bobster]

What they said: look for and fix slop in the linkage. Maybe just need a minor adjustment at the round rod from the shifter and the pinch clamp at the linkage. 13mm wrench to loosen but not too much--just enough to spin it a tiny bit one way or the other. Tighten and test--if it won't go into 1st then go the other way with the pinch clamp.