Cannot change gears

Tiny
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
  • 1.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 90,000 MILES
Cannot change gears when engine is running. A grating sound and stick stiff will not budge. Okay when engine off.
Monday, August 6th, 2018 AT 2:14 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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  • 15,233 POSTS
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.
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Monday, August 6th, 2018 AT 4:23 PM
Tiny
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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.
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Monday, August 6th, 2018 AT 9:54 PM

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