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Help! Reverse has dissappeared from my mk2 gti!

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    Help! Reverse has dissappeared from my mk2 gti!

    So, yesterday i was parked in the city in my mk2 gti and when I tried to put my car into reverse it kept going into first no matter what I did. I then tried putting the car in first to see what was going on and it refused to go into first normally unless i pushed the gear stick down and into where reverse should be.
    It's like first has migrated to where reverse should be and reverse has gone completely.

    I use my car as a daily driver so I'm pretty keen to find out whats going on and to fix it ASAP!
    Tags: gearbox problems, help me, help my mk 2, mk2, where's reverse
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    Shift linkage is worn, especially the relay shaft.
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    • #3
      As Red says, or ALL of the bushings may be worn.
      Get a bushing kit of GAP or perhaps call Camden GTI.

      This may help you visualize the linkage set-up.
      MK2 - *Insert list of dealer purchased extra's/standard features here*
      80 series - The MK2's BIG, Sooty, polar opposite...
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      • #4
        Thanks for the help guys!
        I'm taking the car to Camden GTI today and I'll see how that goes.

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