![]() If that still doesn't work, you may need to replace the linkage. A quick search with that terminology brings up a few TDi forums with DIY walkthroughs and youtube videos for that procedure. I'm not sure how you could actually test it, but believe the bushings are fairly easy to replace. IIRC, the linkage actually does a flip when you press it over to get it into reverse (I could be wrong on that point). If that does not work (as I suspect it will not), the next step would be to adjust your shift cable linkage. Assuming this is a manual shift, I would bet the bushings in the linkage going from the shifter to the transmission are worn out. The MKII and MKIII setups are identical, except for the weighted shift rod on the MKIIIs to give them a better feel. ![]() The MKII kit is 100 the same as the MKIII kit. This could be due to some kind of interference, so as suggested, you can remove the shift boot and whatever brackets/grommets are necessary to see the mechanism, then see if you can engage reverse. I used parts from two kits, one kit was an older 020 bushing kit from my old MKII Golf, the rest of the parts came from the website. Seeing as the knob location for the two gears are right next to each other, it is possible that the reverse lockout mechanism under the shift boot is not allowing you to access reverse, funneling you into first instead. This install will take a bit and will test your patience depending on the type of person you are. It also seems that some, but not all '02 TDi Jetta owners have had complaints that the difference between finding first and reverse gears is vague. This video is the installation of the dieselgeek Short Shifter for my 2011 VW Jetta TDi. A little research leads me to believe (aka I could be wrong) that reverse gear in this car requires you to depress the shift knob and move it far left-forward.
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