VW Polo 1.2 2008 - VW Polo 2008 Cannot Engage All Gears No Reverse - Stanthedog

Hi

Our VW Polo seems to have developed a problem with the gears. We seem to have lost reverse and some of the gears now appear to be in the wrong place. Does anyone know what this is likely to be?

VW Polo 1.2 2008 - VW Polo 2008 Cannot Engage All Gears No Reverse - Stanthedog

I'm getting worried that this may be something major and I'm going to get a big bill. Can anyone assist?

VW Polo 1.2 2008 - VW Polo 2008 Cannot Engage All Gears No Reverse - Oli rag

Could possibly be a problem with the gear linkage or cables, a good garage should be able to put your mind at ease fairly quickly.

VW Polo 1.2 2008 - VW Polo 2008 Cannot Engage All Gears No Reverse - Stanthedog

It has lost reverse and second gears and first is in the place where reverse should be!! Is this a cable link issue. I'm not using it at the minute but it is 200 miles from home close to where I am working. Is this a breakdown and needing recovery to get it home to my local garage or is it safe to drive?

VW Polo 1.2 2008 - VW Polo 2008 Cannot Engage All Gears No Reverse - Stanthedog

Well it just shows what supposedly reputable garages know. One quoted £650 and another £350. Last night we looked under the bonnet, noticed a loose bolt. In 5 mins tightened it up and all gears are now present and correct. Makes you wonder what some garages actually do?

VW Polo 1.2 2008 - VW Polo 2008 Cannot Engage All Gears No Reverse - injection doc

If the loose bolt was the nut on the end of the cable if its had a manual cable conversion then it will fail again and will be a collapsing pedal box ! very common