Hey. I was driving my car (manual gear box) today and after going into 3rd gear I couldn't then change to any other gear. Car is parked up now waiting to be looked at by a garage tomorrow but wondered if anyone else has had this issue and what was the fix for it. Thanks in advance

2 hours ago, Mike Audi said:

Hey. I was driving my car (manual gear box) today and after going into 3rd gear I couldn't then change to any other gear. Car is parked up now waiting to be looked at by a garage tomorrow but wondered if anyone else has had this issue and what was the fix for it. Thanks in advance

Hi sounds like the clutch might have failed often as not the release bearing wears through the fingers on the pressure plate leaving insufficient clearance for the clutch to disengage from the flywheel.

Steve.

Hello Michael,

Can you select some/all of the gears when the engine is switched off? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hi Gareth,

I can't change out of 3rd when engine is on or off.

 

Edited June 9, 20223 yr by Mike Audi
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18 minutes ago, Stevey Y said:

Hi sounds like the clutch might have failed often as not the release bearing wears through the fingers on the pressure plate leaving insufficient clearance for the clutch to disengage from the flywheel.

Steve.

Hi Steve.

 

Sorry to sound stupid but I'm not a car person.

 

Does it sound like i need a new clutch?

I don't own an A3, but it sounds like you might have a gear lever linkage of some sort. Is the gear lever stuck in one position, or can you stir it about like a pudding?

Hello Michael,

It’s always going to be difficult to diagnose the exact issue without inspecting the vehicle - which your garage is going to do today - and it could be any of the suggestions already made. 
Would you be kind enough to come back to us and update us of the outcome? 
Kind regards,

Gareth.