This past weekend i was driving my 01 golf w 56k and i got the feeling that shifting was more difficult than usual. I was just wondering why it is hard to shift from 2nd to 1st and 1st. If left unchecked, problems with transmission can lead to serious car issues. Apr 29, 2017 hi there, this can happen for a few different reasons such as low transmission fluid or a faulty control solenoid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. A welloiled transmission should be able to shift gears on a dime. The car is an 07 vw wolfsburg edition with a manual transmission. I will try some of the fixes listed below such as placing the car in neutral with the clutch up. Automatic transmission for volkswagen jetta 2006 2010.
I will try some of the fixes listed below such as placing the car in neutral with the clutch up then shifting to reverse. Also, volkswagens since 2004 forward also have a 5 year60,000 mile factory powertrain warranty that covers the engine, transmission, and final drive axle manual transmission stickshift clutch system is excluded. Volkswagen transmission problems perfection auto works. The problem could cause rollaways and affects many latemodel vw beetle. My transmission was replaced with 45,000 miles it ran great for a while then i started experiencing starting problems after 3 years 5 dealers across country and lots of money it was the alternator, it took so long to determine the problem because it kept reading false positive on the diagnostics. Volkswagen jetta standard transmission 2015, manual transmission clutch start switch by facet. Unable to put car into gear while stopped or driving. If you have a manual transmission, you might experience a dragging clutch. The mb clutch kit assembly provides up to 80% increase in torque capacity and is ideally suited for aggressive street use and moderate track use. Volkswagen jetta manual transmission problems part 1. Recalls, problems and faults for the volkswagen mk. Volkswagen jetta questions five speed manual transmission not. Hi i have just fixed that problem on my jetta you need to remove the.
Jan 11, 2010 97 vw jetta is having problems shifting into 2ed and 4th gear answered by a verified vw mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Recently i have noticed while driving it has been violently shifting between gears 123. However, only these models with automatic transmission, a manualcrank hand. Can i replace the manual transmission of a car with an. To check for problems affecting your car, select your make and model below. The 10 transmission problems to never ignore yourmechanic. Vw dsg transmission problem leads to recall the new york.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of volkswagen jetta based on all problems reported for the jetta. Step 1 shift the jetta s transmission into park or first gear on a manual and turn off the engine. You know, after never previously servicing the transmission, an owner tries a very belated trans fluid change once shifting problems arise, and unfortunately that late trans fluid change does not turn back the hands of the clock. Five speed manual transmission not engaging to drive the car. The 2018 volkswagen jetta glis manual transmission bites the dust joel feder october 12, 2017 comment now. Truthfully, this sounds to me like a hail mary transmission fluid change. It sometimes gets stuck in 5th while downshifting that takes some time and finagling to get out cycling the clutch with and without throttle. Volkswagen is recalling,500 of its 2009 and a few 2010 models because of a problem with its fastshifting dsg automatic transmission. Check the transmission fluid level, and do it exactly as specified in the owners manual. Transmission problem 2003 volkswagen jetta 4 cyl automatic 67,000 miles my car has just recently started bucking upon driving and the car will not go switch over to any of the other speeds its a 5 speed automatic, but wont go to the other speeds while driving it. The engine was producing power, but something was wrong with the transmission.
Jul 04, 2016 hello all, long time listener first time poster. Jetta transmission problems and questions page 5 car. Mar 12, 2017 converting a manual transmission to an automatic is much simpler than converting an automatic to manual. Replaced clutch,flywheel, pressure plate, throwout bearing. At some point i was not sure if the car will make it back. Ive noticed that my new 2000 golf is making a low growling noise when i steer to the right and at higher speeds i believe only at speed. The gli was mostly available with the vr6 motor, but, during 2004. Its in great condition, 57k miles, and runs smooth. Manual shifting problems vw mkiva4 tdis ve and pd have a 2001 jetta tdi 5 speed manual.
Its a potential fire hazard, so you wont want to drive your vehicle until you can take it into. Vw dsg transmission problem leads to recall the new york times. Volkswagen jetta manual transmission parts fcp euro. With a manual transmission, the most common red flag is grinding when you shift. I have driven with a couple of friends who also drive manual transmission and they told me i. Hard shifting 2009 jetta maintenancerepairs car talk. Anyway, it might not be an issue with the transmission, but it got me thinking about replacing the transmission fluid. Hard shifting on 2003 vw jetta 1,8 with manual transmission.
To see how frequently 20 volkswagen jetta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. I am new to driving a manual transmission but i feel like i picked it up pretty quickly and have confidence in the way i drive. Volkswagen jetta questions why vw jetta wont shift. This is a project that requires many parts and a strong mechanical aptitude. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost.
Volkswagen jetta 20112016 repair manual factory manual. Get an offer find common problems affecting your car. It has 80,000 on it and has had the clutch replaced once. Jetta volkswagen 2009 manual transmission hard to shift. The 2018 volkswagen jetta glis manual transmission bites the. Year, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010. Hi there, this can happen for a few different reasons such as low transmission fluid or a faulty control solenoid. The fluid assists in the lubrication and heat disputation of the transmission, and even though it is in a closed environment, the fluid can become old and contaminated. The key to diagnosing your manual transmission problem is to gather. I have driven with a couple of friends who also drive manual transmission and they told me i was doing just fine. Vw standard transmissions use only a few bushings, and some of those parts have remained the same over the last 40 years at least since the a1 rabbit to the present jetta and golfs. My sons 91 wolfsbrug edition manual transmission jetta wont shift gears. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Now, i hear there has been a recall which mine will not be covered since i am over the 100,000 mile mark.
I have about 70,000 miles on the car and have never had any problems with the clutch or. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. The entire car jerks forward and sometimes the wheels squeel. Volkswagen jetta questions why vw jetta wont shift gears. It usually has to be checked when hot and in park after a warm up around the block, as long as its up to temp. Mostly because of volkswagen saying that they have lifetime fluid in them and that it does not need to be changed.
See realworld volkswagen jetta sportwagen transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other volkswagen jetta sportwagen owners. The 2014 volkswagen jetta is available with four engines and four transmissions. As i started coasting i shifted the car to second gear near the beginning of the exit but didnt release the clutch. Lets look at some of the most common vw jetta transmission problems, and see what you.
Volkswagen recalls 679,000 cars for electrical defects. Despite the deletion of the manual transmission, the glis 2. Facet products are designed, manufactured, and tested internally and the external works are entrusted to selected partners, that operate in. Volkswagen jetta sportwagen transmission problems and. Jetta transmission problems and questions page 6 car. At volkswagen lees summit, we want to give you a look at 10 common signs of. Apr 21, 2009 i recently bought a auto 2002 vw jetta gls. Clutch pedal went to the floor and would not come back up and it did not disengage the transmission. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2016 volkswagen jetta 4dr man 1. To see how frequently volkswagen jetta sportwagen problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Eliminate the possibility of fire, and then consider other causes. Get your car fixed by a high quality shop near you. When faced with hard shifting, normally from worn bushings, i tend to get two of each from the dealer. Transmission does not shift properly 2004 volkswagen jett. Certified transmission thanks you for visiting our website. Volkswagen jetta sportwagen transmission problems and repair. The 2018 volkswagen jetta glis manual transmission bites. The transmission in a volkswagen jetta contains a large number of electronic components. I have driven it myself and can confirm that there is an issue. But as with everything mechanical, certain design tradeoffs can cause problems as the parts wear and bugs are discovered. An automatic transmission requires hydraulic pressure generated by the transmission fluid that gets pushed through a series of chambers inside the transmission, activating solenoids that cause the transmission to shift at specific intervals. Is there a way to verify if the tcm was really the problem in the first place. The exit is at the top of a hill so i depressed the clutch and coasted to the bottom. Dealership pulled transmission and found debris, worn clutch, heat marks on fly wheel verbal report.
I would suggest a swap to a manual if you can drive manual. Volkswagon jetta models with 6 speed manual transmission. We have a friend that owns a 1996 passat and 2006 jetta. So in the dark i looked to find a good one to replace it with of the ones already in use but not necessary and i did not grab a good one. Volkswagen jetta owners have reported 244 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. Issue with my vw jetta 2001 automatic transmission, gasoline engine. Volkswagen jetta 20112016 is a nice looking vehicle from volkswagen automaker. There are several common transmission issues that we see crop up in the jetta, passat, eos, and gti. If the car hesitates when shifting, its usually a problem with the clutch. The fluid receptacle near the back i think for brake fluid is full. Make sure to check your owners manual for the brand of fluid specific to your make and model. He seems to think the engine or gears for the 1st and 2nd gears are not lined up right.
To see how frequently 2012 volkswagen jetta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Anyway the problem is, shift to 1st, 2nd gear are very hard to find. Thursday aug 14, 2008 i was exiting off the highway rt 9 exit 5 in ct. I have seen them go well over 300,000 miles without any major problems. Truedelta 20 volkswagen jetta transmission problems. Transmission was shifting very hard in low gear and had to be. Changing the transmission fluid and filter can help but chances are the transmission is already starting to fail. While the car is moving, shifting into pretty much any gear except maybe 5th isnt smooth. Automatic transmission problems of volkswagen jetta part 1. There is a little receptacle right next to the batte. I was driving and while exiting a freeway offramp i depressed the clutch to disengage the transmission.
The whole car is jolted with these hard down shifts. Our company is dedicated to a superior level of customer service and takes great pride in being recognized as the best transmission remanufacturer in the united states. Readjusted the gear selector cables on manual transmission. I just had the tcm replaced at the dealer and the problem is back in less than a week. Not because of any deficiency with automated manuals. My 2007 jetta has 102,000 miles on it just ran out of all warranties and the transmission has been shifting a little hard and has been since i bought the car from the vw dealer with 11,000 miles on it. Certified transmission is currently updtaing our page for volkswagen jetta transmissions. Oct 12, 2017 the 2018 volkswagen jetta glis manual transmission bites the dust joel feder october 12, 2017 comment now. Clearing the dtc from the tcus memory resets the transmission and turns off the service vehicle light on the dashboard. Manual transmission fluid service kit featuring 2 liters of fully synthetic liqui moly gl5 gear oil and a magnetic drain and fill plug to service your transmission. Fire up the engine and set the transmission to neutral. Oct 09, 2015 volkswagen jetta 20112016 service repair manual.
Aug 21, 2009 volkswagen is recalling,500 of its 2009 and a few 2010 models because of a problem with its fast shifting dsg automatic transmission. The transmission isnt shifting into top gear at highway speeds. The 2015 volkswagen jetta has 8 problems reported for clutch failure. Browse other questions tagged vw manualtransmission shifting gears jetta or ask your own question. The vw tiptronic transmission system cars equipped with the paddle shifting transmission. When the tcu senses a problem with the transmission, it stores a diagnostic trouble code, or dtc, in its memory. The other gears work fine, i can shift up shift down and it doesnt give me a second thought until i want to back up.
She told me that she never had any problems shifting until she let it sit for two weeks while she went to cape cod. Apart from the look of this vehicle the performance is also another point to reckon with which made buyers to keep on flooding in the company for the vehicle. Jetta transmission hard down shift maintenancerepairs. Why vw jetta wont shift gears i have a 2001 vw jetta, 5 speed. The problem is that im not sure its harder, but it really seems like it.
Jetta transmission problems and questions car forums at. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. I have about 70,000 miles on the car and have never had any problems with the clutch or transmission. The vehicles covered are the jetta, jetta sportwagen, gti, and eos built between september 2008 and august 2009. Jetta volkswagen 2009 manual transmission hard to shift sep 15, 2014. These components are controlled by a standalone computer called the transmission control unit, or tcu. Your manual transmission can take a heck of a beating over the years and it is one of the most neglected service areas on a car.