Audi A3 2nd gear power problem

[thecrow]

Hello all,

Friend of mine has an Audi A3 (around 2006, 2wd, 1.8 I believe) with an odd problem. Its recently had a recon gearbox fitted, and shortly after, has developed a problem where there is no power in 2nd gear. It pulls fine in any other gear, but in 2nd, feels like its running in failsafe mode (ie timing pulled right back etc). First is fine, hit second and it crawls, then third and its back to normal (even labouring the engine in third it pulls better than the same speed in 2nd!).

Having just had the box changed, and the fact it is isolated entirely to one gear, it makes me think there must be a connection, but I have no idea what it might be. Anyone got any ideas?!

Thanks

[EugeneFromDublin]

Hi,

I have exactly the same problem.
Did you ever find a solution to your?

I'd appreciate any help, and will post an answer when I find it.

Regards,

Eugene

[EugeneFromDublin]

Talking with the previous owner, he changed the clutch and gearbox attempting to fix this fault.
But it's still there!

No faults show on diagnostics.

Anyone any ideas?

[thecrow]

Hi mate,

No, not had any developments. Just seems odd it is literally ONLY in second, and there's no stuttering or misfiring, just a complete lack of power. Almost like some kind of an over-the-top 2nd gear boost limiter, but its not even turbocharged.

It has to be something sensor-related, but I have no idea what at the moment. Would be suprised if it is only the two of us that have had this problem!

[The Walrus]

Try UK-MKIVS or audi-sport as you will find more knowledge and info on there.

[The Walrus]

Sorry meant to write it sounds to me that your gearbox linkage is out of alignment, the cable that changes the gears could have not been put back properly when it was fitted as they re-use the cable etc.

Where are you based and we could recommend a garage that knows what they are doing.