Why does my VW Jetta not shift gears?

Why does my VW Jetta not shift gears?

There is a long running issue with the 2005 1/2 vw Jetta v transmission valve body that is a safety issue with the transmission. When the trans gets hot sitting in traffic. The transmission slips in and out of gear or shifts very hard or will not shift at all and may cause a rear end accident as the Jetta does not shift.

What kind of transmission does a VW Jetta have?

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. While the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission began to hesitate in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the transmission functioned normally.

Are there any problems with the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta?

See all problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta . I have a 2002 Jetta & in November 2011, I began experiencing issues with the automatic transmission. It only occurs when the car is cold & after warming up, the issues go away. Upon starting the vehicle, the car shifts hard between the 1st, 2nd & 3rd gears.

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If the cable is broken you would be stuck in whatever gear you were in when the connection broke, and you would not be able to shift to any other gear, reverse or even nuetral.

Is there a problem with my Jetta GL?

Thank you. 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.

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.

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.

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Are there any problems with the Volkswagen Jetta?

Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 24 problems related to transmission gear slipping (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the Jetta.

Why is my VW Jetta engine oil leaking?

They stated that there was a technical service bulletin out that this is a known problem that the seal that joins the 2 transmission components is leaking. Clearly since there is a service bulletin out that this is a known problem, the transmissions that they have in these Volkswagen cars are defective and need to be replaced.

What to do if your VW Jetta doesn’t start?

Check the air intake piping, fuel filter, fuel pickup in the fuel tank, and fuel shutoff solenoid at the injection pump (1996-2003 cars only, single black wire leading to solenoid). It’s not when you turn the key and the engine doesn’t even try to start or turn over. You have a low battery, ignition key, or starter problem.

Why is my Volkswagen Jetta not turning the wheels?

If you’ve broken a drive/axle shaft, your Volkswagen Jetta’s transmission has no way to turn the wheels anymore. If this were the case, there would not be any movement whatsoever from the vehicle. You also wouldn’t feel the slight jerk your Jetta as you put it into gear.

Why does my VW Jetta not transfer power?

If your Jetta is too low on transmission fluid, it’ll will no longer be able to transfer power to the rear wheels. The power goes to the torque converter, and that’s the end of the line. You should check the transmission fluid immediately.

How does the transmission work on a Volkswagen Jetta?

The transmission in a Volkswagen Jetta contains a large number of electronic components. These components are controlled by a stand-alone computer called the transmission control unit, or TCU. When the TCU senses a problem with the transmission, it stores a diagnostic trouble code, or DTC, in its memory.

Where is the diagnostic data port on a Jetta?

Connect the data cable of an automotive scan tool to the Jetta’s 16-pin diagnostic data port, located underneath the dashboard on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Power on the scan tool. Use the arrow keys on the scan tool’s main menu to navigate between menu options. Choose “TCU” from the main menu.

When does the transmission slip in a VW Jetta?

Now the transmission appears to slip in third or when car is moving around 35-50 miles an hour on the local roads. NO PROBLEM with slipping on take off and the shifting generally shifts normally. If you back OFF with the gas it generally reconnects and the apparent “slip” catches and tork is resumed.

When does a Volkswagen Jetta grind to a stop?

Grind noise at 30 mph, diminishes after than starts again more faintly after 40 mph. Occasional hard down shifts when coming to a stop. Transmission hard shifting within 15 minutes of vehicle start.

Why does my VW Jetta slip on take off?

Often the car would be turned off for a few minutes, then would reset. The car would then shift properly at local town driving speeds. Now the transmission appears to slip in third or when car is moving around 35-50 miles an hour on the local roads. NO PROBLEM with slipping on take off and the shifting generally shifts normally.

High Mileage Automatic Transmissions May Have Shifting Problems on Volkswagen Jetta. Problem Description. Shifting issues due to internal problems in high mileage automatic transmissions can be difficult to resolve without transmission replacement.

I have a 2006 2.5 automatic transmission jetta. At about 110,000 miles it began to jerk when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and 2nd to 3rd gear. At 120,000 it would not shift out of 2nd gear after about 20 continuous minutes of driving.

Why does the transmission not shift when the car is not running?

The transmission won’t shift and the car makes a grinding sound when the engine is running. Besides, pulling out of first gear will feel harder than normal. The transmission will shift in and out of gear without any issue when the car is not running. It won’t come out of the reverse gear when the car is running.

Why does my car not shift into third gear?

Such a problem is automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear. The transmission shifts into the first and then to second gear but does not move into the third gear. It seems that the gear slips into neutral when you push it to the third. Another instance could be the automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear at all.

What causes a car to not go into gear when in neutral?

Low level of transmission fluid. The components in modern manual transmission are always in motion even when the gears are in neutral. If there is no lubricant in the gearbox, you could have done major damage to the engine and gearbox components by running the car.

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.

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.

When does the transmission engage in a Volkswagen Jetta?

The delay in transmission engagement was reduced (less than 2 seconds) but still evident after a 45-second idle period before shifting from park into reverse, and the abrupt jerk action felt when the transmission engaged into reverse experienced after previous cold starts was also less noticeable.

Can a Volkswagen Jetta go in reverse when its cold?

I have 2004 Jetta it does not goes in reverse when it’s cold. Otherwise it’s runs okay. It’s normal with all Jetta. Thanks , you revived a 10 year old thread and posted nonsense .

When does a VW Jetta transmission go bad?

I can no longer accelerate in 4th or 5th gear and just use them while cruising (at a maximum speed of 45 mph. Vw has a 60000 miles warranty on the power train but a quick search on google revealed that a lot of 2002 Jetta owners had their transmission go bad around 70000 to 85000 miles.

Is there a recall on VW Jetta automatic transmission?

There was a recall associated with the NHTSA campaign id number 09v333000 (power train: automatic transmission). The recall specified that the vehicle must be manufactured between September 2008 and August 2009. The vehicle production year was not included in the recall.

How to fix when automatic transmission won’t shift into?

The PCM will have no input if the speed sensor fails. In that case, the transmission will not shift properly. To solve this problem, you have to check the speedometer to see that it is functioning. Otherwise, replacing the VSS could be the solution. Tsukasa Azuma is an awesome car blogger of Car From Japan.

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