"2007 Audi A3 1.8 Quattro Gearbox Problems"

2006 Audi A3 1.8 Quattro Gearbox

I’ve an 2007 Audi A3 1.8t Quattro. It’s done about 34K miles and is in pretty good nick. The problem is that over the last 2 or 3 months, when changing up from 1st to 2nd gear under slightly harder than normal acceleration (i.e., pulling away from an uphill junction, or flooring it to get up to speed on the motorway – or just flooring it) it crunches as if the clutch were not fully engaged. In fact I thought it was me not fully pressing the clutch and ignored it. The problem continued and I was careful to ensure the clutch was fully employed. On a trip at the weekend I noticed that the problem had also started occurring in 3rd as well. Monday morning I booked it in at my local garage and it’s due to go in tomorrow. Of course since I’ve done that the gearbox has been as smooth as anything – for the first time in months! What I want to know from any mechanics out there is this: Any ideas as to what the problem could be? If I take it to the garage would they be able to find anything, even though the symptoms are not showing at the moment? Should I cancel the appointment but take it straight over if the problem reoccurs?

Answer: I think i’ts the syncromesh in the box vw’s and audi’s have suffered from this problem for years dating all the way back to the mk1 gti’s, its not a cheap job im afraid. its a case of either live with the crunch and hope it doesn’t break up or bite the bullet and prepare for a big bill.