MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Jap4447 on November 04, 2013, 08:18:57 am

Title: Can't get smooth gear changes
Post by: Jap4447 on November 04, 2013, 08:18:57 am

Iv had plenty of cars and never had a problem changing gears smoothly, now have an edition 30 which will not go into gear smoothly without jerking, mainly 1st and 2nd. Only time Iv had it smooth is when I come off the clutch very slowly. These cars are meant to be driven fast so don't know what's up with the car! Anybody any ideas?

Title: Re: Can't get smooth gear changes
Post by: xjay1337 on November 04, 2013, 08:52:49 am

Presume it is manual.
Only thing controlling the clutch is you ;)

Title: Re: Can't get smooth gear changes
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on November 04, 2013, 12:13:43 pm

If the DMF is knackered it can be difficult to drive smoothy too. Do you get any knocking noises as the clutch bites?

Title: Re: Can't get smooth gear changes
Post by: Scottymon on November 04, 2013, 12:33:23 pm

Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on November 04, 2013, 12:13:43 pm

If the DMF is knackered it can be difficult to drive smoothy too. Do you get any knocking noises as the clutch bites?

I get a knocking rumble noise when the clutch is bites, is that DMF... done 120k on it.

Title: Re: Can't get smooth gear changes
Post by: Jap4447 on November 04, 2013, 02:06:09 pm

No noises when changing gears, just very jerky like you would get with a bad gear change. Iv had over 10 different manual cars and never had a problem. Just thought it could be mechanical, maybe engine mounts or clutch related.