Is the transmission on a VW Beetle bad?
Transmission slips second gear through fifth gear. Contacted 2 vw dealers and was told by them vw made bad transmissions in this year. They know of the problem and want 6000 dollars to fix it! ## VIN passed ## vw Beetle 2004 ##. The transmission is slipping and n flaring. The car hesitates and then lunges forward upon acceleration.
What causes a Volkswagen Beetle to go into low gear?
Sometimes the upshift is so sudden that it causes the tires to break free. It also occurs when slowing down to come to a stop – the transmission downshifts into low gear unexpectedly at too high of a speed causing everything in the vehicle (including occupants) to lurch forward.
Is there a recall on a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle?
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated while driving 20 mph the transmission started slipping and the vehicle would not shift into any gear. The vehicle could not be driven. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated the transmission needed to be replaced for $4000. There were no recalls or related warranties.
What happens when you put the transmission in low gear?
It also occurs when slowing down to come to a stop – the transmission downshifts into low gear unexpectedly at too high of a speed causing everything in the vehicle (including occupants) to lurch forward. The sudden deceleration could cause rear end collisions from following vehicles.
What causes a VW Jetta to go into limp mode?
A major boost leak may result in hard starting but smooth but smoky idling. If the engine RPM goes up but the car’s speed stays the same or doesn’t increase with RPM, then you have a bad/slipping clutch or transmission. If the engine RPM stays as sluggish as the car’s speed the transmission/clutch is probably fine.
Is the VW Beetle a 4 wheel drive vehicle?
yes, it is a 2004, Manual (standard) shift, front wheel drive Bug convertible. The Manual doesn’t speak to being towed at all. Thanks again for any assistance. Location:Burnet, TX. Peter. Welcome to the Forum! Suggest flat bed trailer! Or drive. Actually two answers to your question: VW has not deemed any of their vehicles towable 4 wheels down.
Can a 2004 VW Beetle be towed 4 down?
I know it’s late for this thread, but the 2004 “New Beetle”, manual can be towed 4 down, per Remco & Blue Ox makes a harness/base plate.
Why does my Volkswagen Beetle refuse to go to 3rd gear?
Basically after driving the car on the freeway for some distance, then driving for a few minutes in stop and go city traffic, the car will refuse to go from 2nd to 3rd gear. The engine will scream as the RPM’s go into 6000.
What causes a Volkswagen Beetle to lose control?
See all problems of the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle . Transmission slips or downshift very hard causes sudden loss of vehicle speed and or loss of control at normal highway speeds or on secondary roadways causing following vehicles to either heavy braking or swurve to avoid rear end collesion with the vehicle.
Are there any transmission issues in the Volkswagen Jetta?
The Volkswagen transmission has been documented by consumers to have a few issues that prevent the car from being a joy to ride. The Volkswagen models that have been affected by these transmission problems and have been recalled by the manufacturer are the Jetta, Jetta Sportswagen, GTI and Eos.
Why does my Volkswagen Beetle not shift out of Park?
The automatic transmission on our ’02 Beetle won’t shift out of park when the key is turned on. It appears to be an electrical problem, yet all of the fuses are okay. Any suggestions? Anybody else had this problem and how is it fixed?
What happens when the third gear slips on a Volkswagen Beetle?
The third gear always slips and you get whiplash. It feels as if they gear is about to drop out of the car!! the engine misfires on the highway and no problem can be found by my mechanic. He tells me they are just random misfires! that is dangerous going down the highway at 70 mphs and the car shoot down to 50 and jerk on I-40 in winston salem.
What kind of problems does a 2005 VW Beetle have?
The top transmission problems in the 2005 VW Beetle deal with the failed transmission, the transmission disengaging, and the transmission stalling. The typical repair cost of failed transmission is around $3,600 to replace the transmission at around 76,000 miles.
How much does it cost to fix a VW Beetle check engine light?
The most common solution is to replace the glow plug circuit breaker or mass airflow sensor for around $370 at nearly 71,000 miles to fix the check engine light.
Is there a dipstick on a Volkswagen Beetle?
I found out that there is no transmission dipstick, the only way for them to check the transmission level is to let it cool for 24-48 hours (means being without a car) and they still wont be able to fix the slipping in the slipping in the transmission..
How much does it cost to replace transmission valve on VW Beetle?
He evaluated the “bug” on two separate occasions and came to the conclusion that the transmission was in need of a valve stem replacement (approx. $1,500), but that due to the vehicles’ low mileage, Volkswagen should be held responsible.
What kind of fluid does a VW Beetle use?
2002-2008 VW Beetle 1.9L TDI Models uses VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid. 2012-2017 VW Beetle 2.0T Models uses VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid. 2013-2015 VW Beetle 2.0L TDI Models uses VW G 052 182 A2 transmission fluid. VW Beetle 6-Speed Automatic Transmission BLAU ATF Part Number J1D2108
Are there any recalls on VW transmission units?
In rare instances, this sensor results in transmission slips, causing the vehicle to shift suddenly to neutral. The affected vehicles have been recalled. 4. Faulty Clutch Component A faulty clutch component of the mechtronic unit causes sudden downshifts. Affected vehicles have been recalled by Volkswagen.
How much does a used Volkswagen Beetle cost?
Monthly Estimate based on a 4.4% rate for 60 months, $14,950 vehicle price, $0 down payment, $0 trade-in, $0 sales tax. Quick response, friendly and courteous.