Possible Gear Linkage Problem?

[dcoulter19]

Hi guys,

I have recently replaced the selector housing for my A3 1.8, the housing had shattered at each bolt causing the selector tower to drop down while i was driving.

Since changing the housing over and putting enverything back together i have lost the following gears: Reverse, 1st and 2nd

I take it i need to adjust my gear linkage? The cables had to be taken off in order to fit them through the new housing.

Does anyone have a link on how to do this? I have a rough idea of what is needed but would be handy to have a guide that i can reference to.

Cheers in advance!

 

[beachbuggy]

Have a look on YouTube for VW gear linkage reset. Very easy to do and only takes 5 mins but would be easier for you to watch than me describe

 

[dcoulter19]

Have a look on YouTube for VW gear linkage reset. Very easy to do and only takes 5 mins but would be easier for you to watch than me describe

Ive just had a look at that mate, cant see the hole they use to line it up inside the car though

 

[dcoulter19]

there doesnt seem to be anything on my selector that can be used to set it at the neutral position

 

[Alex C]

Volkswagen Group Shift Linkage Adjustment for year models 2000-2010 - YouTube

 

[dcoulter19]

Volkswagen Group Shift Linkage Adjustment for year models 2000-2010 - YouTube

Im trying to use this but i dont have the same setup as the one in the video. The cables are attatched to a plate and do not move?

 

[dcoulter19]

Im trying to use this but i dont have the same setup as the one in the video. The cables are attatched to a plate and do not move?

My selector tower and linkage look more similar to a mk3 golf platform? The car is 1997