2001 Volkswagen Beetle 2nd gear

2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
2.0L • 4 CYL • MANUAL
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TIFFANYSLONE1
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I have a 2001 vw beetle. It will go in 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th. It just don't want to go in 2nd. What could this be
Sep 12, 2014 at 2:48 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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IF you can select 2nd with the engine off, and it feels like a firm positive engagement, but you can't select with the engine running, you may have a failed synroc, change the oil and look for metal in the oil.
Sep 15, 2014 at 7:45 PM
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