Volkswagen Golf MK6 Scirocco Mk3 Gear Selector Lever Shifter Automatic 5K2713025

Volkswagen Golf MK6 Scirocco Mk3 Gear Selector Lever Shifter Automatic for Volkswagen Golf Mk6 and Scirocco Mk3 is a factory-original transmission control component, designed specifically for these models. Offered within the Gear levers, connectors and cables group, this part ensures precise gear selection and maintains the original operating characteristics of the transmission. It is a practical solution for repairing or restoring the full functionality of the factory gear shifting system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-5K2713025
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 5K2713025BN
• Substitutable numbers: 5K2713025BN, 5K2 713 025 BN, 5K2713025, 5K2 713 025, 5K2713025EM, 5K2 713 025 EM, 5K0713265B, 5K0 713 265 B
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Part type: Gear Lever
• Category: Gear Levers, Cables & Linkages

Purpose and function in the drivetrain

This gear selector lever is designed for sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf and third-generation Scirocco vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The component is responsible for mechanically and electrically transmitting gear selection signals (P, R, N, D, etc.) to the transmission control unit, which directly impacts vehicle safety and operating comfort.

The original Volkswagen design guarantees a proper fit in the center console, correct lever positioning, and compatibility with factory connectors and cables included in the same assembly group.

Construction and technical features

The presented selector belongs to the Gear levers, connectors and cables group, meaning it works with other transmission control elements within the center console and transmission housing. The assembly includes the lever guidance mechanism and integrated mounting points to the chassis and the automatic transmission control system.

The design solution implemented by Volkswagen ensures:

• stable lever guidance throughout the entire operating range,
• repeatable positioning of individual modes,
• consistent operation with the factory automatic transmission locking and safety systems.

Benefits of using an original selector

Using an original gear selector lever in a Golf Mk6 or Scirocco Mk3 allows you to maintain the factory operating parameters of the drivetrain. Precise operation of the gear selection mechanism reduces the risk of incorrect mode engagement and minimizes play in the control system. This is particularly important in vehicles with an automatic transmission, where correct lever positioning also affects interaction with safety systems.

A used original part is a good choice for maintenance repairs when you want to maintain compliance with factory specifications without the need for adaptation or installation modifications. Installation is performed using factory mounting points and service procedures specified by the manufacturer.

Part selection and compatibility

To correctly select the lever for a specific Volkswagen vehicle, it is worth verifying compatibility with the vehicle's equipment (type of automatic transmission, body version, model year). It is helpful to compare the selector design with the part currently installed in the car and to check compatibility in the parts catalog using the VIN.

The component belongs to the Volkswagen brand, which facilitates integration with other gear shifting components in these models and helps avoid problems typical of aftermarket replacements with different geometry or manufacturing standards.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the center console area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as levers, connectors, or control cables, check the available parts in the Volkswagen gear levers, connectors and cables category.

Technical support and additional knowledge

When upgrading or refreshing the drivetrain in a Golf, it is worth looking at the entire project more broadly, also considering other components related to comfort and driving dynamics. For users interested in a broader context of changes in subsequent Golf generations and the impact of part selection on the car's character, the following article will be helpful: Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – design changes and VW car parts.