Audi Synchronizer Ring - Genuine Audi VW 012311295F

Product Information

A manual transmission synchro ring (synchronizer ring) is a precision-machined brass or steel component inside a manual gearbox. Its role is to match the speed of the gear being engaged with the speed of the shaft, allowing smooth, grind-free shifting. It uses friction surfaces to “synchronize” gear speeds before the dog teeth engage.

• Gear grinding during shifts, especially when moving into 2nd or 3rd gear.
• Difficulty engaging gears, requiring extra force on the shifter.
• Gear pop-out under load, as worn synchros fail to hold the gear securely.

About Genuine VW Audi

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VAG to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VAG” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VAG, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VAG Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VAG are not necessarily manufactured by VAG. No cause for concern, as VAG designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VAG for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VAG parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VAG logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.