[~InNat~]

I went to start the car, started normally but I CAN'T shift into gear! Any help? Where can I start to fix this?

 

[Fluid]

Does it shift with the car off?

Have someone shift with the car off while you look under the hood. On top of the transmission is a plastic shifter bracket, this can break. If it breaks you can't shift.

 

[chittychittybangbang]

If the plastic shifter linkage is broken it's VW# 1H0 711 051 B

http://www.worldimpex.com//parts/genuine-part-lever_128183.html

It might just be a a shitfter linkage alignment problem so try that as well.

Or a bubble in the clutch air line. Check for low clutch/brake fluid. Or try double pumping the clutch before trying to shift. It's probably one of these 3 solutions.

 

[~InNat~]

I'll try those out and see if it helps.

 

[grizzly]

Any updates? I believe it's a 13 or 10 mm bolt that holds it on. Just because of age it deteriorates and goes out of alignment. Make sure the clutch fluid is changed every 2 years too since it absorbs water.

 

[~InNat~]

YES! It was the problem. The part is broken and I am ordering a new one. They should have made it out of metal.

 

[Fluid]

YES! It was the problem. The part is broken and I am ordering a new one. They should have made it out of metal.

If they used metal it would probably bind and be harder to install. A plastic part can flex.