A3 Gearbox

[Peter Harris]

Hi. I am a new member. I have a 2014 A3 Sportsback 2ltr Diesel. 
I am unable to get 6th Gear

have only done 33,000 miles I’m told it’s a gearbox removal and repair costing up to £2000

has anyone any experience of this problem ?

[Steve Q]

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 

Has the gearbox been serviced? 

How long have you had the car? 

Do the gears crunch? 

Has the gear linkage been checked? 

[Peter Harris]

12 minutes ago, Steve Q said:

Welcome to the forum you'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch 🙂 

Has the gearbox been serviced? 

How long have you had the car? 

Do the gears crunch? 

Has the gear linkage been checked? 

 

[Peter Harris]

Hi. Thank you for your reply.No the gearbox has not been serviced.

the other gears work ok, but not very smoothly, was wondering if the oil needs ginger, 33,500 miles

had the car since 19,000 about four years.

[Steve Q]

I'd definitely recommend a gearbox oil change. 

[Peter Harris]

2 hours ago, Peter Harris said:

Hi. Thank you for your reply.No the gearbox has not been serviced.

the other gears work ok, but not very smoothly, was wondering if the oil needs ginger, 33,500 miles

had the car since 19,000 about four years.

 

[Peter Harris]

Thanks Steve.

I tried Audi Dealership in Doncaster, they want £99 just to look at it, so rang a gearbox specialist in Sheffield, and they are going to ring back tomorrow with a solution. Let you know the outcome ,