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rjpaterson
16-11-2007, 10:02 PM
First gear became difficult a few weeks ago. Now reverse is even more difficult and both getting worse. Is it a cable problem or something more serious. Can cables be adjusted.

Thanks in advance.

Crasher
16-11-2007, 10:43 PM
Does it select easily with the enigne off?

the_old_diver
30-11-2007, 09:48 AM
I have posted a possible cause in "1996 Passat TDi - difficult to get into reverse". Hope this helps.

erico
28-01-2008, 08:32 PM
Mine was doing the same but the cause was inside the transmission. The selector mechanism was the culprit. Cost for the repair €850. So if your Passat still doesn't want to shift into reverse or first after the gear selector cables have been adjusted. :aargh4:

Cheers