Cannot change gears

2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
90,000 MILES • 1.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD
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Cannot change gears when engine is running. A grating sound and stick stiff will not budge. Okay when engine off.
Aug 6, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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STEVE W.
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That sounds like a failed clutch or seized pilot bearing. Both will let the transmission turn with the engine and make it so you cannot shift gears. It means the transmission has to come out and replace the failed parts.
Aug 6, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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Many thanks for the reply and direction. I shall get the car towed to a garage/repair. I will update at a later stage.
Aug 6, 2018 at 9:54 PM