1997 Volkswagen Golf "loose gear shift under hood" Questions

gear in reverse - not so much straight and level ground, but slopped driveway ... is this major or something that can be adjusted and fixed..... thanks ... Hi, I had a similar problem on my '96 Passat

...gear to take off. I have had the airflow meter re-calibrated and flow tested fuel pressure is ok. You have to press on the accelerator alittle bit to get it started. I do not know what size engine is ...

...loose connections. floor shift? column shift? check under hood first on driver side where transmision is. look for loose fasteners. then you might have to remove console for floor shift or plastic ...

gear shift loose and it will not go into gear. I think the linkage is broken but not sure. How can I make sure. I have a mechanic telling me the transmission needs rebuilding. gear shifter feels loose

gear any ideas Jacking up the drivetrain to install engine mount may have damaged clutch linkage. Check it for clutch operation. Also look for loose bolts holding trans to engine. Have someone operate

gear and the gearstick went loose and could not get any gear Ceck link between the lever and the gearbox axe.Usually u may have to open the hood and ceck over the gearbox.Some cars the link is located

...loose' in the transmission itself; like a 'sliding gear shaft'. This is why you have to 'manually' shift your transmission from gear to gear. I don't know just what caused your vehicle's transmission ...

...gear shift will move from P to R to N to D but the car wont go into the other gears. feels like its staying in park. i was hoping this is just a matter of refilling transmission fluid but i couldnt ...

...gear. and also when pushing on the gas once its going it does not kick down either? thanks for any help you could give me.chris. Maybe your shifter is loose at the tranmission or a stick could have ...

...loose, like it has nothing to grab onto to go into gear. help!!!!! sounds like the shift linkage has fell off look under the hood of your car and have someone move the shifter look for the movement ...