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214 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 11:46 AM
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jun 04, 2009 6:43 am) did some research for you. i did because i dont want to see vw rip somebody off and i want to pass some advice on. Dont ever go to a dealer for transmission work. i was reading through my vw jetta repair manual which i purchased from pepboys and it doesnt say anything about dropping the tranny to replace the filter. i kinda new that already, but just wanted to make sure. they are yanking your chain. if i were you i'd take back your car if it aint too late, or have them finish it, but tell them you researched and you now have proof that they dont have to drop it. go buy the book at pepboys for $20 and show them, thats bettter than $450 or whatever they told you. i had to pull vw arm to get them to change my manual tranny fluid(at 70,000miles), and i'll never ask them again because theres just something about dealers and refusing to change atf fluid for preventive maintenance. i dont get it, the manual is way more easier, just drain and fill. i dont have the luxury of a lift, otherwise i'd do it myself. maybe next time i'll crawl in wierd positions and do it myslef. Go to firestone or a Tranny place. stay away from volkswagen when it comes to the tranny.
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Replying to: razor111 (Jun 04, 2009 1:06 pm) you should replace the fluid if its any color other than pink or redish-pink. Brown or dark, black fluid should be removed. I'm trying to get my wife to do it on her car(mazda 3), but she'd rather have the warranty take care of it when the tranny blows, but i'm not to confident of the warranty taken care of when that time comes. Her tranny fluid is black. Already seeing signs of it not working properly because it doesnt like to shift down on its own on the up-hills when road conditions call for it. as far as the synthetic goes, thats good stuff, but more expensive. nowadays, synthetic should be used for almost anything with some exceptions. |
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Leased a 2008 Jetta in Kingston, NY Feb of 08. Now has 58K miles on it. Automatic transmission. Tranny failed yesterday without warning. Towed to tranny shop. Said it has a Gear 2 incorrect ratio problem and I must pay $4K to replace the transmission. I cannot imagine this happening to a car that's so new. Any suggestions? Who do I contact for help? Took to the dealer who claims we hit something but transmission shop says that isn't the case. I'm beside myself with this news and need advice. Thanks for any info. Anne  
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Replying to: annecohen (Jul 03, 2009 7:34 am)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 04, 2009 11:12 am) What I find really ODD is that the dealer claims I hit something and the transmission guy at the tranny shop says I probably did NOT hit anything. He said yesterday on a second call that he thinks the computer software in the car held the clutch down until it burned up all the transmission fluid because it was all burnt up in there, ie, no fluid and it was all ashy and burned. I figure EITHER VW owes me or I will have to report it as an accident and have insurance pay for it. I don't know what else to do cause I sure do not want to part with $2400 to $4000 for a new transmission.
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Replying to: annecohen (Jul 04, 2009 7:03 pm) |
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I have a 98 Jetta Wolfsberg Edition with just under 100,00 miles that I have owned for a year and a half. I just had the clutch replaced a week ago-today while I was driving I attemped to shift gears I think I went from 3rd to 2nd and the trans went out on me. Completely undrivable now! Does any one know if this could be caused by the clutch being installed incorrectly? The mechanic says the trans has to be "rebuilt" I don't want to put any more money into it and am wondering if I'm being ripped off Please help! |
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I have a 2004 Jetta TDI with 5 speed Automatic. My transmission will not shift out of first gear until it reaches about 150 degrees temperture. The dealer states its something internal and wants me to replace it for 4400.00 for a new transmission. They can't explain why it operaters without a hitch when it reach operating temp. Anyone had this problem? Should I put in a new one and be done with the problem?Can anyone shed some light on this problem?
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Replying to: luckystar1 (Aug 20, 2009 7:04 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 20, 2009 7:12 am)
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