Hi,

I have noticed this problem a few times that when I change up the gears, the car doesn't seem to notice and the rev counter races as if the car is still in the old gear selection. I have to take my foot off the accelerator a couple of times before the car "realises" there is a gear change and the rev counter returns to normal.

Does anyone have any idea why this could be happening?

It's a Skoda Fabia 1.2 HTP with a 5 speed manual gearbox.

Could be the clutch slipping? When you take your foot off the accelerator and the engine slows it will re-engage. Just an Idea, I had these symptoms years ago on a old Hillman.

Sounds like a slipping clutch or sticking release bearing. It could be a worn clutch plate/bad release bearing or could be slave cylinder thats leaking and contaminated clutch plate which slips then burns off fluid. Check the brake/clutch fluid isnt dropping. Check the bottom of bellhousing for signs of fluid as well.

Sons (same car) clutch just gave up suddenly with no prior warning of slipping. One minute he had drive the next nothing. Either way I am afraid its gearbox out to check and while your at it fit a new clutch and bearing plus a new slave. Slave is exxternal on his but actuator is internal so you will see no signs of leaks until removed. His had a solid flywheel which was ok so I just replaced clutch etc.

Try changing from 2nd to say 4th or 5th. If it does it then 99% clutch problem

Sorry just realised his is a mk1 not mk2 so not sure re clutch slave being internal/external but symptoms are classic clutch slip.

Alasdair

Edited 4 March4 Mar by Alasdair1