Hi Guys,
My beloved 2011 Polo Vivo 1.4 hatch car has developed a problem when I change into 3rd gear. Shifting into 3rd gear is no longer smooth and I find that sometimes I have to depress the clutch more than once before the transmission slips into 3rd gear. Worse still, there have been a few times when the gear seems to have engaged but thereafter produced a horrible grinding sound.
Anyway, a friend has advised that it could be one or a combination of the following:
1. Low transmission fluid
2. Worn or damaged synchro
3. Gear linkage damage
Has anyone had similar problems and how have you resolved them? Aside from VW, are there other reputable places/mechanics that you would recommend to resolve my problem? I am hesitant to approach VW first because of budgetary constraints.
Please advise.
3rd Gear Change Problem - VW Polo Vivo
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Re: 3rd Gear Change Problem - VW Polo Vivo
most likely syncro.
Try Poy eloff search on here or look on facebook for 8Vperformance and ask sarel on there - it is his dad.
Try Poy eloff search on here or look on facebook for 8Vperformance and ask sarel on there - it is his dad.
Stephan van Tonder - Jhb - Putfontein Benoni
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Thanks Stephan. Will look for Sarel
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Hi darklord, did you manage to get it fixed. Im starting to get this problem.
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Hi David,
Am currently working out of the country and haven't had a chance to get this sorted. Anyway, you can get a hold of Poy on 082 331 8848. He is based on the East Rand.
Am currently working out of the country and haven't had a chance to get this sorted. Anyway, you can get a hold of Poy on 082 331 8848. He is based on the East Rand.
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I did call the oom and he referred me to his son which is fully booked for the next 2 weeks. Thanks Sir
Re: 3rd Gear Change Problem - VW Polo Vivo
HI guys,
Please assist.
I have the exact problem of the 3rd gear that is being described on the below. I drive a 2011 polo vivo, 1.4
Regards,
Siyanda
Please assist.
I have the exact problem of the 3rd gear that is being described on the below. I drive a 2011 polo vivo, 1.4
Regards,
Siyanda
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Re: 3rd Gear Change Problem - VW Polo Vivo
Hi Siyanda,
I was referred to a Poy Eloff (082 331 8848) on the East Rand. However, before I could arrange to take the car to him, the problem just disappeared. Subsequent routine service done on the vehicle at VW where I have specifically mentioned that they check what the problem could be has not yielded any plausible explanation on what the cause could have been. They have simply said that all looks well & whatever the cause might have been is not there anymore. I have not had any gear change issues since then.
Quite mind boggling.
I was referred to a Poy Eloff (082 331 8848) on the East Rand. However, before I could arrange to take the car to him, the problem just disappeared. Subsequent routine service done on the vehicle at VW where I have specifically mentioned that they check what the problem could be has not yielded any plausible explanation on what the cause could have been. They have simply said that all looks well & whatever the cause might have been is not there anymore. I have not had any gear change issues since then.
Quite mind boggling.
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Hi Siyanda
could you please tell me did u get any help coz i have the same problem to my car
could you please tell me did u get any help coz i have the same problem to my car