Hi guys, i just noticed a problem with my 2007 mk5 GTI's manual transmission when shifting to 2nd gear. There is more vibration in the gear stick when shifting to 2nd and when I keep the stick between neutral and second (the clutch pressed all the way down) there is a similar rattling noise as if you partly released the clutch when the gear is not all the way in. This only happens when shifting to second gear, otherwise everything works just fine. This happens only when shifting slowly, on a quick shift I don't notice any problem. This came up just recently and it's definitely not how it's supposed to be. To me it seems like the clutch isn't properly disengaging the engine from the transmission but as I said it only happens with the second gear. The car is stock and has a mileage of 124 000km (77 000 miles).
So what do you think is causing this and what I should do? Should I take it to a service? Avoid using the 2nd gear? Personally I don't understand that much about the technical stuff of a drivetrain so advice would be precious. Thanks in advance!
So what do you think is causing this and what I should do? Should I take it to a service? Avoid using the 2nd gear? Personally I don't understand that much about the technical stuff of a drivetrain so advice would be precious. Thanks in advance!