MK4 Gti stuck in 1st gear

[Zaki84]

If you can control the car in 1st with the clutch then the clutch is probably OK.

It is probably either internal in the gearbox or the linkages from the shifter to the gearbox. Have a look at the gear selector mechanism on top of the gearbox and see if you can move it (by hand). On a 5spd from a Mk4, I did have the linkages fail with similar sypmtoms.

It’s stuck in gear. I can’t start it. So I think clutch would be jammed or something, pedal moves but if try to start car starts moving. As clutch pedal by looks of it doesn’t do much


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[Sharkie]

It’s stuck in gear. I can’t start it. So I think clutch would be jammed or something, pedal moves but if try to start car starts moving. As clutch pedal by looks of it doesn’t do much


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Well, that sounds like clutch failure then, I have had that before too ... worth checking the selector still. Unless the clutch plate has gone, probably either of the clutch cylinders (master or slave), especially if there is fluid underneath the car.

Both are do-able yourself, but it is a pain, and I'd suggest getting it towed to a VW mech. At least it will be a lot cheaper than replacing the gearbox.

[Zaki84]

I’ve got brand new clutch kit….. so I may just give it go and see . Got dubster99 he will sort it out…… thanks man for info


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[beale187]

I've had this problem before on another mk4. If you try crank it over and at the same time try and select neutral it can disengage the clutch.