Trouble selecting reverse.

[ben_turbo1]

Hi everyone,

I've got an a3 1.8ts 2001 with 100k on the clock, recently have been having trouble selecting reverse seems to be worse when shes cold, is this a problem with my clutch or gear box?

Would simply changing my gearbox oil help to sort this out.

Any help on this matter would be great.

Thanks.

 

[Quattro_Lew]

probably just that your reverse syncro is on the way out mate

 

[FactionOne]

I thought most cars don't have syncro for reverse - is the A/S3 different? (I was always told that you depress the clutch a little longer before going into reverse to stop it groaning and grinding on the way in because there's no syncro)

Regards,

Rob.

 

[ben_turbo1]

when your syncro is on the way out doesn't it crunch into gear mine just doesn't want to go into gear at all and i don't like to force it.

Think i'll change the gear box oil first then if its no better go to a stealers and see what they say.

 

[Quattro_Lew]

could also be gear selector or engagement cables