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Can I fix my Audi's slow gearbox response?
Hi,
I have a 2019 Audi Q3 35 TDI S tronic and it's a great car, but with an annoying trait, especially in heavy traffic in Galway, Dublin etc. The gearbox is hesitant and dim-witted and changes into second gear in about five metres after take off, even going uphill, which leaves it very lethargic. It seems to hesitate for 1 to 1.5 seconds, which means it's hard to nip into gaps in traffic. Have you heard of any cure or is this a trait of this gearbox?
Thanks,
Pat Higgins, Galway
Pat Higgins (Galway)
Nov 2019 Filed under: gearbox
Where to get my Volvo S60's gearbox done?
Just found out my 2012 Volvo S60 needs a new gearbox. Will I be at a loss if I use an independent garage rather than a main dealer when I come to sell it?
Dylan Poole (Kildare)
Feb 2018 Filed under: gearbox
Any known BMW M3 gearbox issues?
Are there any known problems with the BMW M3 gearboxes (2002-2006)?
Paul Kernaghan (Monaghan)
May 2013 Filed under: gearbox
How can I get my dealer to fix my Audi?
Bought an Audi A6 from a dealer in Dublin last Monday; on Wednesday a fault appeared on the dash about the gearbox fault code 17090; rang the dealer on Thursday and told he will not fix the car; took it the main Audi dealer and did a diagnostic check and was told the car is not safe to drive.
What do I do now?
Damien Oconnell (Clonee Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: gearbox
Will my clutch wear going down hill?
Does clutch wear when it is fully engaged, but the gas isn't pressed going down hill? It's like gear is engaged while going down the hill I fully press my clutch then slightly press the brakes: will my clutch still wear?
Chita Man (Towntown)
Nov 2016 Filed under: gearbox
Why won't my Golf's gearbox go into gear?
When I push in the clutch on my 2008 Volkswagen Golf petrol, the car does not go into gear. Why?
Paddy Lynch (Ramelton)
Oct 2014 Filed under: gearbox
What do you think of six-speed gearboxes?
What is your view on the practicality of six-speed manual cars versus five-speed? On normal national roads - non motorways - six-speed seems to equate to a never ending need to change gear at every bump and bend. Or did I have a bad experience with a particular car?
Patrick Mc Loughlin (Dublin)
Jan 2016 Filed under: gearbox
Any problems with the Corolla's gearbox?
Are there any inherent problems in the gearbox of the Toyota Corolla 1.4 diesel?
Brian Tolan
Virginia, Co Cavan
Brian Tolan (Virginia Co Cavan)
Aug 2016 Filed under: gearbox
How do the various VAG 4WD systems work?
Hi,
I am wondering what the difference is between the quattro four-wheel drive systems Audi use and the 4Motion system Volkswagen uses on its cars and SUVs. Also is there any difference between the four-wheel drive system used by Skoda and the two above? As they are manufactured by the Volkswagen Group I am interested to see if there are any differences other than marketing terminology.
Thanks, David (County Kildare)
David Carney (Moone)
May 2016 Filed under: gearbox
What's wrong with my Audi's clutch?
I have a 2010 A6 2.0 TDI. My clutch pedal is only coming out half way when I change gear. Does it need to be replaced? Or what else could be the problem?
Cheers,
Pat
Pat Power (Cork)
Feb 2016 Filed under: gearbox
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