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#61 of 214 2002 vw jetta transmission by itzvenki Nov 03, 2007 (4:17 pm)
Hi Guys,   I owned a 2002 jetta 1.8 T AUTO recently which had 23000 miles on it. It was running good the first one week and then it suddenly has some problem shifting gears. When its shifting from 1-2-3 gears it drags a bit and we can know that its changing gears and the rpm runs to above 2 when shifting gears. I dont know what the problem is. If you guys know anything about this just let me know before i go to do some repairs. Replies to this message: raul99jetta (Sep 03, 2008 7:17 pm)
#62 of 214 Re: Jetta 2004 clutch [9ersfan1] by joyride71 Nov 09, 2007 (11:50 am)
Replying to: 9ersfan1 (Oct 08, 2007 11:02 am) Yes - I have a 2003 1.8T manual, and at 35K, the clutch has started to slip. This didn't happen until my husband and I switched cars - he seems to let up the clutch too fast, in my opinion. The VW dealership wants $2000 to replace the clutch. We're going to look into other estimates, but now I wish that we had traded in the Jetta instead of our 2001 Camry (which was no fun to drive) when we bought our last car (2008 Highlander). I still have a few months until the warranty is up - any chance of it being covered and not "wear and tear"? Replies to this message: 9ersfan1 (Nov 09, 2007 12:58 pm) joyride71 (Dec 15, 2007 7:33 am)
#63 of 214 Re: Jetta 2004 clutch [joyride71] by 9ersfan1 Nov 09, 2007 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: joyride71 (Nov 09, 2007 11:50 am) Joyride they do not want to admit any flaw in the clutch. I went to another VW dealer and he told me he will not resell any Jetta that was driven by a kid (or I suppose an aggressive husband). Also $2000 is way too high, I paid $1235.00 after repeated complaints. Their original quote double-charged me for parts, be careful the clutch kit contains the flywheel and all the parts. good luck Replies to this message: joyride71 (Dec 15, 2007 7:33 am)
#64 of 214 Re: 2002 Jetta Transmission [danni2] by blackjetta1 Nov 12, 2007 (9:13 pm)
Replying to: danni2 (Apr 04, 2007 12:16 pm) I also have a manuel transmission 2003 jetta, when i changed my battery it worked great for about a weak, then i go and have my oil changed, now my transmission is slipping, reving at high rpms, abs light and brake light on dash is beeping and stuck on, I am a single parent and really afraid of costs Do you know where the transmission dipstick is located??? Please anyone if you could help let me know Replies to this message: lemonjetta1 (Nov 13, 2007 6:24 am) jeffyscott (Nov 13, 2007 6:54 am) classicrock765 (Jun 19, 2008 6:23 am) classicrock765 (Jun 19, 2008 6:25 am)
#65 of 214 Re: 2002 Jetta Transmission [blackjetta1] by lemonjetta1 Nov 13, 2007 (6:24 am)
Replying to: blackjetta1 (Nov 12, 2007 9:13 pm) Newer Jettas don't have a dipstick...you have to go to a transmission shop or the dealer and get them to run it on the computer
#66 of 214 Re: Transmission Problems; OBD code P1778 [akkjetta] by lemonjetta1 Nov 13, 2007 (6:28 am)
Replying to: akkjetta (Oct 22, 2007 9:18 am) Let me know if you get anymore info on your problem....I might be having the same issue. I still cant find a decent VW Mechanic anywhere around here to diagnose my problem...everyone I take it to just wants me to put a new tranny in...OF COURSE THEY DO!! $$$$
#67 of 214 Re: 2002 Jetta Transmission [blackjetta1] by jeffyscott Nov 13, 2007 (6:54 am)
Replying to: blackjetta1 (Nov 12, 2007 9:13 pm) I don't know about the lights and all, but the slipping may mean you need a new clutch.   The comment above about no dipsticks on newer jettas is true of automatics. Manual transmissions, however, have never had dipsticks...it is nothing new or unusual.
#68 of 214 2002 Jetta manual downshift technique by razor111 Nov 15, 2007 (4:02 pm)
I've owned my jetta for exactly 3 years now. Its a 5-speed manual. I pretty much learned how to drive standard on this car.   My question is: is it better to downshift by shifting into neutral first and revving the engine a little bit to bring the rpms up then shift into the next lower gear, or should I just shift right into the next lower gear and let the clutch out? I heard that its better to bring the rpms up a bit, but does Volkswagen recommend this? Thanks for your help (a newbie, first message posted) Replies to this message: pat (Nov 16, 2007 2:32 am) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 16, 2007 8:03 am)
#69 of 214 Re: 2002 Jetta manual downshift technique [razor111] by pat HOST Nov 16, 2007 (2:32 am)
Replying to: razor111 (Nov 15, 2007 4:02 pm) Welcome - glad to have you here!
#70 of 214 Re: 2002 Jetta manual downshift technique [razor111] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 16, 2007 (8:03 am)
Replying to: razor111 (Nov 15, 2007 4:02 pm) I think for most normal driving you don't have to shift into neutral, but you should blip the throttle as you depress the clutch IF you are in the upper range of the tachometer just before downshifting. Shifting into neutral should not be necessary for the modern synchro transmission--it's more of a race car thing.   By blipping the throttle, you avoid the nasty thing called 'compression braking', which could, if the car is unbalanced, cause a spin.

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