I have an Audi A3 1.8 t Cabriolet Manual gear box not smoth going though the gears.

Hello Pete,

Thanks for being in touch, but you really will need to give us rather more of a description than you have. 

Can’t help noticing you have a strange description of the this car and it’s year! 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

 

Sorry it's an A3 1.8T cabriolet when changing gear not smooth going through the gear changes (gear lever).

Thanks Pete,

It’s probably me, but I’m still not sure of the exact nature of your issue from the description you give us. 

Is the gear lever notchy? If it is, can the lever be moved through the gears smoothly with the engine switched off and the clutch depressed?

Are you talking about the lack of smooth acceleration between the gears? Is there any clutch judder, or does the clutch feel any different to what it used to be like? 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hi thanks for your reply it's just the lever notchy between gears 

Regards Pete. 

Thanks Pete,

Sorry to keep asking questions, but does the change seem notchy when you you move the lever (with clutch depressed ) with engine off - between changes? 

This would be useful to point towards a worn/ needing adjustment selector rod mechanism, or an actual clutch issue. 

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Gareth thanks again will try that tomorrow and get back to you. 

Hi Gareth not smooth going through the gates possible linkage. 

Hello Pete,

Your last post refers to the test with the engine switched off and the clutch depressed? 

Yes correct. 

Hello Pete,

I would suggest you first need to/get somebody carefully inspect the linkage mechanisms, looking for wear or points which would benefit from some cleaning and lubricating.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Thanks very much will do. Regards Pete