25th May 2011, 05:30
The clicking in reverse is most likely the synchro in reverse. Drive it until it goes completely. In the meantime, look for a good used transmission. The mouldings can be reattached with a 3M double sided tape - I have used it, and mine have not come off since.
6th Oct 2003, 13:36
I was hoping that you could let me know what the dealer reported. I have the same problem and the dealer says it's the transmission, but won't diagnose it fully until I give them $700 to pay for the labor to get the transmission out. Then if the warranty will cover it I'll get my money back (highly unlikely). And independent shop told me the same problem (reverse clicking) was most likely due to a component in the brakes, but told me to hold off on replacing because it wasn't dangerous and the brakes had lots of life left.
I'd appreciate a follow-up on that one and will try to do the same when I get to the bottom of this.
I'm dying to get rid of this VW, but stand to lose way too much money as I still owe half of the loan. Will never buy a VW again, despite the other positives I've heard.