Mk 6 GTI shifter very sloppy and trouble going into reverse.

[MarcH]

Hi Folks.

Golf GTI Manual 2010.

i'm struggling to get revers gear selected and the shifter is very loose could the bushes be to blame here?

if so where do i go for them? VAG want to sell me a $1200 new gear shift and linkages

Many Thanks

[h100vw]

Have a look at the weighted lever on the gearbox. Probably come loose. Seen a few. Sometimes the splines have worn out due to be loose for years. Others, you just nip up the 13mm nut

[Lucas_R]

As above, there are rubber bushings where the cables meet the gear selector on the gearbox, these rubber bushings may be worn out/broken. You can get solid replacement which do wonders for the feel of the gearbox.

034 Motorsport Billet Solid Manual Shifter Bushing Kit - 034-MT-SSBK– VAGPARTS Australia

[MarcH]

Have a look at the weighted lever on the gearbox. Probably come loose. Seen a few. Sometimes the splines have worn out due to be loose for years. Others, you just nip up the 13mm nut

Cheers for the help. ill have a look tomorrow.

Any idea where to go for a good workshop / repair manual ?

[MarcH]

Many thanks for the link.

[Lucas_R]

Cheers for the help. ill have a look tomorrow.

Any idea where to go for a good workshop / repair manual ?

Its easy mate - if you can do an oil change then you can inspect and replace these bushings. Remove the airbox as the area you need to inspect is directly underneath.

This will help ECS Tuning: MKV / MKVI Short Shifter DIY - YouTube