GTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Gears Rev Up, Seems If The Car Is In Neutral
Purchased my first VW. I bought a 2003 IY 20th AE with 83k mi.
Two days ago, i'm picking up a friend at their house and as i go to take off from a complete stop- 1st gear revs up as if the car were in neutral, same thing with 2nd gear. 3rd-6th work normally and so does reverse. I called the dealership and they guy says that since the car was bought 'As Is' he can do nothing for me, but try and get me his price on the repair (which i think is complete BS).
I've had a couple people try and tell me a few things that could be causing the problem, like throw out bearing, or maybe the shift fork. i would say that i know a little bit about cars, but i've mainly worked on honda's or other japanese cars so i feel a little lost under the hood of a vw still.
GTI 337/20th Anniversary :: 1st And 2nd Gear Do Not Work / Act Like Neutral
The shift lever goes into the gates fine, if a bit easier. No weird noises. 1st and 2nd gear don't work - they act like neutral.
3rd-6th and reverse work fine. Clutch hadn't been slipping. It's the original clutch.
Local mechanic found no issues between the shift lever and the transmission itself. 3 weeks ago replaced timing belt and water pump and the car has been running well.
Yesterday I was driving home from work in light stop-and-go traffic. At one point I put the car in first and it acted like it was in neutral. Engine revved but there was no engagement of the drivetrain. 2nd gear was the same story. After experimenting, 3rd-6th and reverse worked and I was able to get the car limping off to a parking lot by starting in 3rd.
I got it towed to a local mechanic who services my car who said he doesn't crack open transmissions but would look to see if there was something obvious wrong between the transmission and the shift lever. He didn't find anything.
GTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Lost 1st And 2nd Gear / Feels Like In Neutral
I was driving fine, pulled into 7-11 to get some drinks and came out went in reverse to get outta the parking spot and put it in first and didn't go anywhere....
When i put it in first or second it feels like its in neutral and the car doesn't stall. 3 through 6 gears are fine.....
GTI 337/20th Anniversary :: AC Vents Has Started To Peel
The center AC vent has started to peel. Any tricks to repainting it or good place to get the part to replace it? Any good tips for it's removal before I just dive in?
View 15 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Slight Grinding Noise In Neutral - Clutch Went Out
I was driving down the street and i noticed i couldnt get it in first gear, almost like a wall blocking it. and then i put it into 2nd gear and i started rolling... i turned my car off and when i started it back up, it had a slight grinding noise (in neutral). i put it in first gear, took out the clutch and i wasnt going anywhere... same with 2nd gear...
so i towed my car to the shop, they said my clutch went out and i "lost first and REVERSE gear".... is that possible?!
GTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Shift Fork Stuck In 3rd / No Neutral Or Reverse
Well, like the title says, The trans is stuck in third gear, with no other gears, or neutral or reverse. The car is slightly modified 02 GTI 337. APR Chip, Forge TIP, Full 3" exhaust, Greddy FMIC. I definitely drive the car, and had been beating up on it on the highway for a little on my way in to work, then on the way home, down shifted to pass someone, dropped it third, passed them, went to shift to fourth, Shifter moved, felt like it engaged "a gear" and then then i let off the clutch and it was still in third.
I also noticed that unless, I press the clutch in the, the car stays in this gear, even when the shifter is in neutral. I looked at the linkage, and it appears to be functioning. I did some reading around the Vortex and it seems like this might be a shift fork problem. Also, if the trans will be apart, what items should be upgraded?
GTI 337/20th Anniversary :: AC Stopped Working / Hot Air Coming From Vents
So was driving my VW.. AC Was working fine. Then all of sudden nothing but hot air goes through the vents. So.. my question is. What could have caused this? I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to cars and their parts..
View 5 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: High Vacuum Levels When Changing Gears Or Going Into Neutral
I took my car to a shop today to have some engine stuff checked out. One of the mechanics noticed the vacuum levels would drop to 28-30 hg when changing gears or going into neutral. Is this normal?
View 2 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: How To Put Exhaust Cut Out
I am trying to put a exhaust cut out on my car, I am trying to put it right before the cat. Looking for pics?
View 15 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Exhaust Is Too Quiet
I've got an 04.5 pg gli and its mostly stock. I think its too quiet. I want to make it a bit louder. I've been looking and I'm not sure if I want to get a full exhaust system or what.
View 16 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Upgrading Exhaust System
I'm looking to upgrade my exhaust system. From down pipe on including a cat. P-chip and p-flow air filter installed on GLI
View 5 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Misfire - Exhaust Has Gas Smell?
So i just got back into town after not driving her for about a week, started her up(barely), and saw engine light. While on the engine putters and sounds bad. The exhaust smells like gas. I have done no Mods except for APR stage one and a K & N air filter. Is it misfiring? Is my software bad?
View 14 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Exhaust Leak Throw CEL?
Would an exhaust leak throw CEL?
View 6 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Exhaust Leak And Bad Gas Mileage
Some questions I have regarding he bad gas mileage my car is getting. Up until winter, my car (2005 mk4 gli) was getting 300-330 miles to the tank. I thought was reasonable, about 150 to a half tank. The setup is pretty normal, apr stage 1 tune (87,89,93,100 octane) with bolt ons (upgraded n75, DV, things like that), a cat back exhaust (unsure of brand), 90k miles was just passed last week. Timing will be done in the spring.
The car has no stutters upon acceleration and idle is staying pretty consistent about 900 rpms. I know there is an exhaust leak, at the flex pipe as I seafoamed the car this fall and discovered that. My question is, which down pipe to you suggest to be the best for the money? I've seen a bunch of different brands, weather it be 42dd, ecs, places of the such.
Would it be cheaper and more efficient to just get a turbo back or stick with the cat back and stay happy? Also, I'm assuming if the leak is in the flex pipe, that the down pipe needs replaced all together. The car DID have a check engine light, for the leak. Since winter the cel has gone away and the gas mileage dropped drastically. When I get a new down pipe or fix the exhaust leak, I also want to change the rear O2 sensor. I believe personally this maybe causing my gas mileage info.
Lastly I have a fuel filter to replace the oem one that's been in there. The same thing happened to me last winter and when summer came around, the gas mileage went up to normal 300-330. I drove to h2oi and was getting well over 30 mpg. Now I'm lucky to get 18mpg.
GTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Exhaust Smell Coming Into Car When Idling
Lately I've noticed an exhaust smell coming into the car when idling. Could it be an gasket. Car doesn't sound different at all or anything.
View 2 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Manifold Cracked While Installing Exhaust?
Just received my discount GHL exhaust. and Discount it is. To boot some friggen how the manifold is now cracked? and I wonder if the warranty will cover the broken manifold?
View 11 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Exhaust Blows Smoke After Replaced Oil Pan
2004 jetta gli 1.8. Replaced oil pan, fixed a broken vacuum hose. Car doesn't have power, and has white exhaust smoke lots of it. Auto shop says my turbo is going out. [URL]....
View 1 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Exhaust Is Hitting And Rattling The Bend
I recently just put a set of b&g rs's on the car and now it appears that my 3'' exhaust is hitting and rattling/striking the bend that goes over the rear axle, I know I can raise the car and keep it from doing such but that kinda defeats the purpose of lowering the car, Just trying to see if there is something out there, like polyurethane hangers or something along those line that might alleviate the problem.
View 20 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: Exhaust Rattling Against The Heat Shield
I have a 42 DD tb exhaust. And so far I've used a 3" exhaust clamp over the last hanger (after the muffler) which raised the exhaust all the way up against the heatshield, eliminating the rattle over the rear axle beam. But the exhaust was rattling against the heatshield.
So I bought 15 ft of exhaust wrap and wrapped the section that comes in contact with the heatshield. It worked a bit but it still rattles a little! I hate this rattling! How to get rid of the rattling? Should I just use more exhaust wrap?