gear alarm

[neiley]

hi just got a mk3 with the funny buttons to change gear
but when i start to drive it if i change up or down wrong an alarm bongs this is very annoying can i turn off the bong or wait untill i get used to the car
thanks neil

[Ekona]

Use the stick instead

[neiley]

it happens when i use the stick as well
i think its getting worse

[Ekona]

Tbh the alarm is there for a reason, when you get used to the buttons or which way the stick moves for up/down then you won't ever hear it.

[neiley]

it seems to be ok when i first get in it and start to drive but when the engin gets warm it just beep all the time
if i turn it off and restart it as soon as i touch the throtle it starts to beep again

[Ekona]

So it's beeping all the time, not just when you try and change gear incorrectly? Does the SMT box change gear correctly when you do push the buttons, and there's no weird mechanical sounds or anything?

[neiley]

no it seems ok

[neiley]

the engine is now starting to get very hot
and its still bonging

[Ekona]

Have you checked the coolant level?

You haven't said whether its bonging all the time or just on a botched gear change yet.

[neiley]

sorry yes its bonging all the time
and the coolent level is fine
when i am parked up and change into reverse or 1st gear i can hear it change in the engine compartment

[neiley]

i think the clutch is slipping thats what might be wrong