Clutch and steering are the two mechanical systems that the driver controls. One, however, tends to deteriorate faster than the other: it is the clutch mechanism naturally. With in particular the gearbox, which goes with it. It happens quite regularly that gearshift malfunctions occur on the + str (XXX) +. And even if the clutch is regularly involved, it happens that we have surprises about the reason for the malfunctions. In addition, this occasionally avoids changing the entire kit. So here are the gearshift malfunctions the most usual.speed-pass-more-Volkswagen-Bora

+ str (XXX) +: Impossible to pass one of the speeds

Sometimes one of the gears no longer shifts. Or only even or odd speeds. In this case, the clutch is worn. But this is not inevitably due to the entire clutch kit or gearbox of your + str (XXX) +. The malfunction may come from a link or a rubber that holds it. The malfunction can also come from the gearbox. It can be dismantled in order to check that no foreign element is blocking it. If it is damaged, you must change it.

Unable to change gear once the + str (XXX) + engine is started

Unfortunately, this is a fairly frequent malfunction. Since the engine block is off it is possible to shift your gears, this implies that the gearbox of your + str (XXX) + is in good condition. Once the engine block has started, it is impossible. The malfunction is due to the clutch. Often it will be advisable to replace the entire clutch kit. You can still drop it off and look at the status of all parts. For information, it is recommended to replace the clutch every 150 km.

+ str (XXX) +: no speed passes

If none of the gears pass, the engine off as on, it's really annoying. The first thing to look at is the state of the gearbox of your + str (XXX) +. There may be a high probability that the latter is HS. To understand where the malfunction comes from it's quite simple. If you can push the lever into the guide of a speed, but the speed does not engage, it is the clutch that probably has a malfunction. If the lever seems to be stuck and you cannot push it, the malfunction is certainly due to the gearbox. In both cases, you will most certainly need to replace one or more parts.