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It sounds to me as if somone tried starting SOOO many times, that now the battery is dead too.
What you need to to
1) Fully charge battery (or replace with fully-charged one)
2) Try all 3 keys (2 standard keys and the Valet-Key)
If ALL the keys do the same thing with the immobilizer kicking in, then the prolbem is most-likey the sensor around the ignition-switch which 'reads' the keys.
If ANY of the keys start the engine normally, then the other keys need to be re-programmed. It is pretty easy to reprogram a key as long as you have ONE good one. Re-programming entails putting the GOOD key in the ignition and the BAD one in the drivers-door keyswitch. (there are detailed instructions on the web)
I will keep you posted if I get some answers.
I am not sure that I understand what you mean by "shudder". That is not a technical-term which I am accustomed to. Perhaps you can describe better?
My initial thought is that your automatic xmission is the problem... especially since you suggest that this "shudder" only happens in a specific gear (overdrive). I wonder if you have had that xmission "serviced based on the factory-recommended requirements?
...yet more proof that an automatic xmission is less desirable than a manual. - Less MPG *and* costs more to maintain!
Here's MORE ON THE SUBJECT
As you can see after reading this material, tracking down the cause can be tricky.
You can have the transmission serviced but not everyone will do it and the dealer charges around 500 bucks for this around here. However a new transmission is 5000 so its not so bad if it works. I would say if your check engine light is off it would be a good thing to try.
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Mr Ramos :confuse:
What could the problem be? its frustrating cause I just put it back together with same problem as result could it be a pressure thing where there isn't enough fluid in trany or some thing? help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The TDI club is a very knowledgeable and helpful forum for any VW owner. Good luck
Have you heard of this before and do you have any ideas on how I can approach the dealership for action to be taken. So far they haven't been too helpful.
I have a few months left on the powertrain warranty.
VW manal xmissions are known the world-over for being some of the very finest examples of German Engineering. I have cumulative nearly a million miles on VW manual xmissions and never EVER had an issue. Even though VW says the xmission oil can last the life of the vehicle.... I usually change mine at 150,000 miles just for my own sanity. (mebbie $20 worth of oil every 150,000 miles is not too bad.)
I've not decided what I'll do, but assuming we do not have any problems, I don't plan to do anything prior to at least 75,000 miles, which would be about 10 years for us. So I am not real worried about the cost for something we might do, at most, once in the life of the vehicle.
cause i have the same problem.
I have had some of the issues that others have had.
1. Peeling in on the interior handles. And the silver thing by the gear shifter
2. Cracked radio knobs
3. Broken vent knobs
4. Brakes --- Oh boy hope this part helps some people.
a. A rock got in the back rotor, the dealer replaced this because there was no way this should have happened. The brakes were replaced
b. The brakes needed to be replaced in the rear after about
12k , miles I believe. When I took it in I almost fell for the its time to replace them line BUT.. A friend is a care nut and sd there is no way this could be and they needed to fix them. After much discussion they replaced them only to have them go out again after a short period of time.
Sooo back to the dealer and again with the standard line.. I told them no way. Fix it. This time they changed the kind of brakes they put on.
Here is what they did. The ones that are set for this Jetta is too soft they had to put a harder pad brake on. Since them I've been lucky and have not had to take them back. Sorry don't have what kind they used at this time.. Paperwork is hiding.
When I first took the car off the showroom floor I loved it for 2 weeks and then it was in the shop for 1 month at least with a spider wire in the engine being defective. It was a new model just out so it took a while. They replaced the wire and the work under warranty. No problems with that again. I still love my car btw.
I do have a reoccurring problem that I have not seen as of yet and want to know if anyone has had this happen.
In 8-08 my valve body was replaced because the gear shift selector on the dash was highlighting all the gears and getting stuck on one gear. The gear was shifting but could not see what gear I was in on the dash controls.
The problem was fault 00260 Solenoid Valve 2-
N89 , it was a short that caused this. It was under warranty. Now it is doing it again and at first they were not able to see a fault. I drove in today and they came out hooked up the computer and I have the fault again, same thing. This time its not under warranty and will cost around 450.00 just to check it out and if its the valve about 1200.00 to replace it.
Is anyone having this problem and what did they do about it.
Thanks looking forward to suggestions.
We have a 2005 new Jetta also. We got ours a few months later than you, at the end of May 2005. During the first year the transmission started shifting roughly and early, especially 1-2 and especially when going uphill. They replaced the valve body under warranty. I assume the solenoid you refer to is a part of the valve body? I do not know any details regarding ours.
Thanks
I also have noticed that my clock inst or hasn't lost time lately but will see on that one.. who knows.
CHECK your BATTERY to see if its leaking/corroding may be creating some problems for you
The following have been repaired or replaced under warranty.
At 40k the engine intake manifold failed. FYI a new intake manifold plus installation is over $400!
Electronic gremlins such as the alarm going off unprovoked eventually traced to an improperly installed engine wiring harness.
Excessive wind noise from driver door caused by bad rubber seal.
Various ill fitting interior panels replaced.
I received a letter from VW extending the warranty for the DSG transmission to 100k. According to VW certain DSG units may be susceptible to early clutch wear. So far I haven't had this problem.
All service & maintenance performed by the dealership.
That said I am very pleased with the car so far but time will tell. :confuse:
I thought it couldn't be too serious, besides I was already in love with the car. Big mistake. The hesitation became progressively worse--the slipping became more frequent and severe. On some occasions the tranny would not shift past third until I pulled over and let it cool for about 20-30 minutes.
The last diagnosis suggests that the transmission must be replaced.
The sunroof won't open, but the a/c works; the airbag light comes on, but the heated seats & alarm system work. I added a good CD player but some of the 8 Bose speakers need to be replaced at $75 each from the VW dealer.
The Blue Book value is about $4500. I listed it for $3500 and would take $3000. Is that reasonable? What is the least I should ask/accept?
Thanks for any help!
I don't know what condition you used when rating your vehicle to find the value, but it should be "rough" at best. You might head over to Real World Trade-In Values to get a better idea, but I think you're probably high on the price with all of the issues.
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Unless you get those warning lights off, you're going to have a hard time selling this car for any price you can bear to take.
People will forgive a non-working sunroof, etc, but not airbag or engine lights. They'll either run away or offer you dirt money for it.
So you are in a sense wading in the middle of a lake---either way you go you're going to get a bit wet.
At least get the airbag light off (probably a sensor needs fixing) and read the engine trouble codes so you know whether to fix or bail out. A little more investigation will help you make a more informed decision.
If I were considering your car the first thing I'd want to know is what is wrong with it and what will it cost to fix it (aside from the sunroof and speakers).
Edmunds and Kbb have widely divergent ideas on the value. Edmunds has average private party at about $2000 and KBB has private party at $4300 for "fair condition. So if KBB is more accurate, maybe you could get what you want for it if you fix the air bag, transmission, and check engine problems, or maybe you could get $3000 less the cost of those repairs and leave the buyer to take care of it (if you find someone who can do some of the work themselves, this might be preferable to them).
Would this be a transmission problem?
Does have an aftermarket radio (saw post that aftermarket radio fried the "computer")
Really need to catch a break here. Spent my savings to have this car, and can't afford major repairs. Put high octane gas and the sputtering is still happening.
Appreciate any and all feed back!