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Volkswagen Polo gear problem - what is causing it?
I have brought my son his very first car - a 2009/59 Volkswagen Polo 1.6TDI SE Manual. We have not driven the car for a few months, but have started it to keep the battery going. I went to take the car for a drive but the gears felt really stiff and I couldn't select reverse gear, what is the problem?
Asked on 5 January 2022 by Byron Stewart-Jackson
Answered by
Dan Powell
Most likely a problem with the clutch. If the car has been standing for a long period of time then I'd guess a leak has developed with the clutch master cylinder or release cylinder.
If you are unlucky, it could be an issue with the synchronizer or the gearbox itself.
If you are unlucky, it could be an issue with the synchronizer or the gearbox itself.
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