2003 1.4TDI Reverse Gear Selection Problem

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Hi - long time lurker returning in need of advice.

Our 2003 1.4 TDI is refusing to select reverse gear normally, it can be coaxed into going in but the process feels strained.

It drives fine in every other respect, but it had a gearbox replaced by Audi in 2007 via a misdiagnosis, and the shift on the new 'box was never as slick as the one it replaced.

My thoughts are that it is a selector linkage problem - that would tie in with the stiffer shift in the new box, and I've seen a few notes on the 'net about a problem linked to the reversing light switch on the shift mechanism.

It's only done 66,000 miles since new so I really doubt it is worn out - has any of our enlightened souls got a steer on what it might be?

It's serviced regulalry and driven gently.

Answers if any of you have them would be really welcome ;)

Cheers
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If you search on youtube for 'adjusting gear linkage on vw 02j gearbox' or words to that effect you will hopefully find the very useful video I bumped into a year ago or so.
 
Thanks for the info so far guys - it's gone into the local VAG specialist this afternoon - just waiting for a call from them re the fix.
 
Got the car back an hour ago from Carford Garage in Preston. Excellent service again :D

Fault diagnosed as a failed seal on the top of the selector mechanism resulting in water ingress into the box and the degradation of the selector unit.

They sourced and fitted a replacement selector unit and changed the 'box oil (as it had water in it).

Car back to "normal" in every respect - cost £182 which is very reasonable in my eyes.;)
 
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