Crunch when changing into 3rd

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Hi All,

We have an S3 on a 52 plate and when hard driving, the gearbox crunches when changing in to 3rd.

Audi have it at the moment, they are suggesting clutch or gearbox is at fault (obviously!)

Is it likely to be the clutch? If so, they are proposing a cost of around £600 to sort out as it will not be covered under warranty.

And presumably if it's a gearbox fault, that will be covered under the manuf. warranty?

The car has only done 14000 miles.

Can anyone offer any advice or had a similar experience?

Cheers

John

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Its actually pretty common on the TT and S3. Clutch replacement will not fix it (and make sure you dont pay for it too)

I have heard that fully synthetic gearbox oil helps.

Dunc

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Cheers Dunc,

Audi Leeds have now confirmed gearbox fault and it will be sorted under warranty.

John