Why does my VW Jetta have hard shifting?
I started having hard shifting on my diesel 2003 (295K) this summer. It slipped at around 40k and at around 80K as I was getting up to speed and the gears needed to shift. It got pretty bad, almost choking, though it did keep on going. No engine lights or anything though.
What does a VW dashboard indicator light mean?
The red indicator light means you should stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and seek assistance. This yellow VW dashboard instrument panel light means the incorrect key has been inserted, or that the key is not adapted to the vehicle.
Are there any problems with the VW Jetta?
So in the 2003 one day and out of the blue it shutters as I am slowing to a stop light. Then I accelerate and made it to 4th gear (I think). Riding behind a school bus and stopping and going so my next stop and I accelerate to only 3rd gear. Next stop only 2nd gear and next stop could not get past 1st gear. No forwarning – no warning at all.
Can a VW Jetta have an automatic transmission?
Turns out hyper-mile-ing in a automatic is not so good. At least in these cars. Should be done in a standard transmission. So in the 2003 one day and out of the blue it shutters as I am slowing to a stop light. Then I accelerate and made it to 4th gear (I think).
How often do you change the fliud on a VW Jetta?
A few months of diagnosing and reading it turns out these MK4 transmissions have cheap little valve bodies. Oh and also you do need to change the fliud at least every 75,000 miles VW just says it is considered a sealed unit (other words they want you coming in for a rebuild).
Can a 2002 Jetta 1.8T go into reverse?
2002 Jetta 1.8t manual. Will not go into reverse. drops down into position but moves forward. I will try some of the fixes listed below such as placing the car in neutral with the clutch up then shifting to reverse. Turning car off shift into reverse and start.
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 do I have problems with my Volkswagen transmission?
The problems are mainly due to a fault in the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) system. Volkswagen has also had problems with its high-end paddle gearbox, the Tiptronic transmission system. 1. The Tiptronic Transmission The Volkswagen’s Tiptronic transmission is very modern and uses cutting edge technology. However, it has a few inherent weak points.
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Is there an issue with the shift linkage on a Jetta?
I’d suggest @dlu is correct and there is an issue with the shift linkage. IIRC, the Jetta has bushings in the linkage which can go bad, causing it to not want to shift correctly. Could be it has just been slowly wearing out over time, with the worse it got, the more the issue became pronounced.
When does transmission shift hard from 1st to 2nd Rd?
When car transmission Fluid is low or dirty is could lead to transmission shifting hard from 1st to 2 nd and even from 2nd to 3 rd. So when you have a gear shifting issues, one of the things to check is your transmission fluid.
Why is it so hard to shift gears?
The automatic shifter has numerous sensors that regulator when and how the transmission changes gears. When anyone of this sensors is bad it hard to shift gear. So if the sensors fail to receive and send the right signal readings, shifting problems can occur due to the wrong signal transmission.
Where are the transmission contacts on a VW Jetta?
There is a wire harness clipped on the 2 sides by 5 contacts and 2 contacts. If you stick a long skinny screwdriver under the contacts so it it the lenght of the contact strip and just lift the contacts out of their connecting seats you will not damage them.
Can a VW transmission shift hard valve body?
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What kind of transmission does a Jetta have?
I have a 2006 Jetta with automatic transmission that shifts very roughly from 1-2. They were unable to replicate the problem when I brought it in for service but it happens more often than not.
What causes a jerky shift on a Jetta?
You could be waiting too long between shifts, allowing the engine revs to drop down to idle. both these habits would cause a jerky kind of shift. See if you can get a volunteer to shift your car better than you can. If nobody can do that, they maybe it’s not you. I have a 2006 Jetta with automatic transmission that shifts very roughly from 1-2.
Can a 2000 Jetta GL shift from Park to reverse?
My 2000 Jetta GL has a problem whereby, sometimes it will not shift from park. The vehicle has approx 125k kms. It doesn’t happen all the time, but is happening more frequent, and can happen if parked on a slight grade or level surface. I can rock the car back and fort and them I am able to shift from park to reverse, neutral, drive, etc.
Where was the 2010 VW Jetta last serviced?
Mileage: 117,184 miles Body Type: Wagon Color: Blue Engine: 5 Cyl 2.5 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 10/14/10 and owned in OH until 05/04/21. Driven an estimated 11,054 miles/year. Last serviced at 116,812 miles in North Olmsted, OH on 05/25/21 • Vehicle serviced • Electrical system checked.
What kind of transmission does a 2005 Jetta have?
My 2005.5 Jetta auto transmission has started downshifting vey hard, especially 5 to 4 and 4 to 3. The whole car is jolted with these hard down shifts. VDCdriver