Shifting from Park to Drive when on a hill

Jason · 02-19-2004

Can anyone say how to avoid the gearbox 'clunk' I experience when moving from Park when on a hill to Drive or Reverse?

It doesn;t sound very healthy!

I have tried everything from pulling up, putting handbrake fully on, and then shifting into Park - but when I return to move off, the Park gear seems to be very tight and in a way, jammed - moving to reverse makes an awful sound.

Any similar experiences?

Makbros · 02-20-2004

No, I have not experienced this problem, but try this:
When you pull up,keep the brake pedal pressed down and at the same time apply the hand brake.
After applying the hand brake, take your foot off the brake pedal and see that the vehicle is not rolling backwards or foward. If not then put it in park.

02-19-2004	#1
Jason Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 41 Images: 12	Shifting from Park to Drive when on a hill Can anyone say how to avoid the gearbox 'clunk' I experience when moving from Park when on a hill to Drive or Reverse? It doesn;t sound very healthy! I have tried everything from pulling up, putting handbrake fully on, and then shifting into Park - but when I return to move off, the Park gear seems to be very tight and in a way, jammed - moving to reverse makes an awful sound. Any similar experiences? __________________ 1st Treg V6L October 2003 - June 2007 120000kms, 2nd Treg 2007+ V6TDI bixenon, air suspension,tow hitch and wheel carrier, 4 zone climate, VW Satnav v14, Driving lamps, Parrot 3100 bluetooth, factory roof racks

02-20-2004	#2
Makbros Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Broolkyn, NY Posts: 20 Images: 1	No, I have not experienced this problem, but try this: When you pull up,keep the brake pedal pressed down and at the same time apply the hand brake. After applying the hand brake, take your foot off the brake pedal and see that the vehicle is not rolling backwards or foward. If not then put it in park. __________________ V8 Touareg, Off Road Gray,,PP2, Diff Lock, 19" wheels, Anthracite interior

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