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Best thing I could suggest is to check in regularly in our TDI forum right here and see how people are doing with their 2011s. My friends just bought one and so far so good (they have the manual transmission). It's likely that the fuel pump failures are only a small fraction of the total # of cars out there.
To give you an idea, a catastrophic failure rate for an automaker would be like 5-8%, and I doubt the TDI fuel pump failure rate is anything like that.
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Thanks for input and advice here.........
I have to drive about 2-5 minutes in 1st gear before the transmission will shift to the higher gears. I was told the transmission was made by Mitsubishi and this happens sometimes. The thermastat was changed to try to correct it which did not work. It has to was up on its own by running awhile untill it starts to work normally. Does anyone know of an inexpensive fix for this problem?
My jetta is shifting hard between 2nd n 3rd gears - I took it into the dealer and they said the valve body needs to be replaced. What i would like to find out is what i need to specify when looking for a reman Valve Body. Also, does anyone have any thoughts on just going for a reman transmission..? Or would that be too aggressive...? Anywho, if i could get some help with part #s or descriptions that would be really appreciated.
Thank you in advance,
Lance Womack
No. Cal.
If there is a reliability problem which warrants dealer action, it is called a "TSB" (Technical Service Bulletin)
Also, there is no mandate for a dealer to tell you that a TSB even exists for your car. That is why I do my research when I have a problem with my car. In that way, I enter the service area armed with printouts and proof that a TSB exists for the specific issue I am there for.
The above technique has saved me many $1000s of dollars. From free tires to free catalytic-convertes, free engine-computers and other items that they were supposed to cover.
BTW: Do not forget to read your "Federal Emissions Warantee" --- essentially all emissions-related components are covered for 10 years/100,000 miles. (This is most of the engine-electronics and exhaust-system!!)
Has anyone had a similar problem with the gearbox or with Volkswagen?
I have a 2006 Jetta TDI. I bought this car with 80,000 miles on it and now I have 127,000 miles. The car rides and rive very well and the fuel mileage runs about 41-42 mpg. I was happy with the MPG UNTIL I talked to others who have the same car and they tell me they are getting 48-49 mpg with out any effort. Now I wonder am I missing out? When I am driving at 65 mph, my tach is showing 2300 rpm. Is this normal rpm for this speed OR is my transmission not doing its job. In other words, does my transmission have an overdrive that is not working that is effecting my mpg? Any ideas to improve my mpg or should I be happy again with what I have?
Drew
You can't really rely 100% on other people's anecdotal claims---also they might have different driving habits than you. If they do more freeway, then sure they're going to have better MPG.
Drew
I had the entire tranny rebuilt before they realized that's what the problem was.
If you have never changed it, perhaps instead of a check and top-off... you might consider a PM (preventive maintenance) on the xmission.
Have the old fluid drained, any internal filters changed and new fluid put in. It will cost more... but an automatic xmission NEEDS to have this service on a regular basis. This is one of the costs associated with an automatic xmission.
That is one reason I only run manual xmisisons.... virtually no PMs.
2637 is more specific, indicates a problem with the MAF sensor or an intake manifold leak.
Nathan
1st to 2nd gear is fine, but when shifting to 3rd, it slips completely as if its in neutral. If I shut the car off and let it cool down, problem goes away. Most days there is no issue, only when I drive lots at short distances (engine get to warm?) Dealer found just one code when scanning it: 00652 - Gear Monitoring: Implausible Signal. This could mean many issues.
Any help would be great!
Rob
If it is then have a shop check your transmission. Sounds like there's a problem with the transmission.
More than likely it doesn't have to do with the timing belt or oil leak.
Here's some info about oil leaks in case you're interested in knowing: https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oil-fluid-leak-inspection
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The error code causes the initiation of "limp mode" in the transmission. This restricts the transmission to 3rd gear to prevent damage until issue is resolved.
German engineering is great
I own a 2003 Jetta And it is the Best, no problems just changed the water pump and timing belt 102000.
Transmission shifts good i rebuilt the valve body all new electronics at 100000 Fluid still clean.
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The way I use to correct them is by installing a shift kit from , " Trans go " along with a wiring harness from " Rostra presicion controls , Inc " P/n 75 446 from " Transtar " .
The factory wiring harness is a very , very bad unit .
The factory should be recalling those trannies .
Why they do not do it ? . Because it will cost them a lot of money !.
Hello All,
I thought i'd share my two cents on this issue in case someone might be having the same issue as me. Let me begin.
A year and a half ago I purchased a used 2005 Jetta GLI MK4 edition. It's an automatic with tiptronic. I fell in love with this car and the deal was too good to pass up. The car on had 62k miles on it, competitively priced, and was in good shape.
I bought it from a used car dealer and sadly turned out to be a nightmare/lemon. I had multiple problems with the car but the biggest concern happened 7 months after owning the car. One day I couldn't reverse. I'd sit there revving my engine and nothing would happen until it'd finally lurch backwards (quite dangerous, really) so I finally took it to a mechanic and he thought it was the oil but it was a wild guess. He was going to charge me roughly $300 to check if it was the transmission oil. I, of course passed. He did, however, told me a quick fix was to rev the engine with the handbrake until the right gear kicked in. While driving, everything was fine. The gears would shift smoothly like nothing was wrong; It was just reversing that was a [non-permissible content removed]-show. I remember having to put the car in neutral to reverse. When you're by yourself... this can be a hassle and stupid-looking. I'd be happy if I ended up parking on a slope so if I had to reverse, the natural slope would allow me to go.
I finally took it to a VW mechanic and ran a diagnostic and came back with bad news. I needed a transmission overhaul. It's not cheap. Some places charging $3500-$5k!! I found a ghetto mechanic and he fixed it for $1500.
Thought my woes were over but a few months later it started hard-shifting (Basically shifts hard switching between gears). I took it back and he fixed it (my tranny was luckily still under his warranty) and he told me it was electrical.
Fast forward a few more months and my car is hard-shifting again. Because its late in the day, I opt to take it the next day. While on my way to the mechanic the next morning, my car was shaking violently. Everytime my car was in Drive and I was fully braked, my car would literally tremble violently in place. I left it with him for the day. He calls me and told me I needed to take it to an actual VW dealership so they could check some ECM error.
The next day I drop $125 for VW to tell me I need a new transmission and a transmission control module (TCM) which would cost.... wait for it.... $7000!!!
This news was the icing on the cake. I had already spent several hundred dollars on un-related repairs and was being stubborn as hell letting my car go cause I loved it and cared for it. But having a car LESS than 2 years and having so many terrible problems/issues? Not worth it.
The VW guy at the dealership told me to just fix it and sell it, which is where I'm currently at now. I took my car back to the mechanic so he can fix it but was doing research for a new TCM and couldn't find one and ran into this forum and thought I'd share my story.
If anyone would like to know how this all turns out feel free to private message me because as soon as I fix my Jetta, I'm selling it off. I know people love German engineering but this is ridiculous. I'd love German engineering too if my car wouldn't be [non-permissible content removed] on my every couple of months.
My 2005 automatic jetta tdi w/130k miles just started acting odd. While sitting a stoplight i felt a slight jerk and then realized my PRNDL was flashing on the control panel. I stepped on the gas slightly and it was not in gear, I then shifted it into N waited for about 30seconds and then back to D and it took off as if nothing happened. It has now happened 3 times in the last month. Help any ideas so I dont get taken for a expensive ride please?