2000 Volkswagen bug 2.0 5-speed bogs down when put in second gear

kick down cable needs ajustment refer to the tube for complete instructions

It appears this is a 5 speed manual transmission. There may be shift linkage problems between the shift lever and transmission. also bushings. I strongly recommend a repair manual specificly for this transmission. possibly filespeep.com or manualslib.com
How is the clutch and throwout bearing?

what codes are being set now

how many miles on it? how does the clutch pedal feel? how old is the clutch?

could be sensor has failed or could be in need of tuneup...

Hi
Firstly check the gearbox oil, secondly check the slave cylinder ensure there is no leaks etc, sometimes the leak will only dampen the area you may not see pools of fluid on the floor.

It could have air in the system and just need bleeding through, ifits not this then it could be the torque converter on the gearbox.

Check the cheapest parts first, most likely it will be the slave cylibder.

Hope this helps
Regards
Dan

hallo
remove, clean throtle body with throtle body cleaner or nitro.
Marko

TRY PUTTING SOME LUCAS TRANS ADDITIVE IN IT IT HELPED MY 99 EXPLORER STOP THE SAME PROB

Sounds like third gear is gone, You will have to see a dealer or trans shop for that on.

hi if its just second to thrid then the clutch is slipping on thrid gear look at the boxes oil level is important but look at the colour is it red and tranperant as this is ok if its brown its a sign of the clutches slipping i would try a stall test on thrid gear first and if its ok second gear [manually] see is the engine stalls at the correct rpm if you thinkabout it imagine you are in thrid gear in a manuual box and suddenly drop into second it would be hard shifting it could also be a faulty thrid gear solenoid yates210456