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gear will not engage?

  • 11-05-2013 8:43pm
    #1
    johneym
    Site Banned Posts: 344 ✭✭


    hi,

    I have a 1998 vw sharan diesel. The other day it stopped. You can put in into any gear allright but it is as if it is still in neutral as nothing happens. Rev it up in first or second but nothing!!! Just neutral. If on a fall it will roll like in neutral. The gear handle feels like it is popping into gear though. Could it be a drive shaft or something?

    Tks a lot,

    John


Comments

  • #2
    dieselbug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭dieselbug


    These do have a well known issue with the splines wearing on the drive but I would expect that you should be hearing some grinding noise if this is the problem. I remember having an issue with the gear linkage on one that turned out to be something very simple (cant remember the details) The driveshaft splines would be the first thing I'd check. If this is the problem it's an expensive fix but you will probably buy the parts cheaper at Ford (Galaxy) than VW.

    If you give your location someone on here may recommend a reliable garage in your area to check it out for you.


  • #3
    Wheelnut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 977 ✭✭✭Wheelnut


    Apply the handbrake firmly, start the engine, put it in any gear and look underneath. If the problem is a driveshaft (or joint) you will see the shaft turning.

    For safety sake you should look in from the side rather than getting under or going in front of the car. You don't want to get run over by your own car if it moves suddenly.


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