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Volkswagen Cabrio Transmission

41 messages,  Last post on Nov 24, 2012 at 4:20 PM

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#30 of 41 Re: Wife is beating the hell out of the auto gearshift [pbody] by ovalencia

Dec 17, 2009 (8:01 pm)

Replying to: pbody (Dec 17, 2009 4:23 pm)
They changed the transmission fluid and filter for $300 and it seems fine so far.

#31 of 41 2000 cabrio transmission in "Fail-safe" mode by panamabill

Jan 23, 2010 (3:38 pm)

Hi,
 
My 2000 cabrio will not shift while in "D". It seems to be in 3rd all the time. I can manullay shift from 1 up, but it goes into 3rd and not through 2 nd. Book say it is in Fail-Safe mode. Does any one know why that happens?

#32 of 41 Re: 2000 cabrio transmission in "Fail-safe" mode [panamabill] by sandeaka

Jan 24, 2010 (5:24 pm)

Replying to: panamabill (Jan 23, 2010 3:38 pm)
so i have had ALLl the problems on my car now (98 Cabrio) if you can not shift into drive...go to a dealer with anywhere from $2000 to $4000 to get the tranny replaced. Costs a lot but if you love your car it is worth it... Just need to replace it. no easy fix or price..remember it is German and they dont let anyone just fix it. it can only be done at the dealership....

#33 of 41 Re: 2000 cabrio transmission in "Fail-safe" mode [sandeaka] by sandeaka

Jan 24, 2010 (5:25 pm)

Replying to: sandeaka (Jan 24, 2010 5:24 pm)
it will rev up to a high number and will not shift anymore right?

#34 of 41 Manual trans shifting by redcabbie

Jul 18, 2010 (3:55 pm)

My 1999 Cabrio 5-speed developed a shifting issue. It would not go into reverse.
I noted that the clamp on the shifter rod in the engine compartment was almost at the end of the rod. I got out my Haynes manual for this vehicle only to discover that the manual trans shown are nothing like the one in the 1999. I removed the shifter boot and found that the rod seems to have rotated counterclockwise (sitting in the dsrivers seat) and is now only going in to third and fourth but only when the shifter is pushed down as in going into reverse and moving past the plastic guide. This gives me third, fourth and fifth.
Anyone have any ideas as to how to correct this?

#35 of 41 Re: Acceration Problem on 2002 Cabby [rmmores] by spkynav

Oct 26, 2010 (8:46 pm)

Replying to: rmmores (Dec 07, 2007 7:13 pm)
Hey....I have the same issue...
 
Here is what I have noticed and know. I noticed that once the car warms up it drives/runs fine. So with that being said + a check engine light illuminated I bought a code scanner and found that it was the Throttle Position Sensor that was malfunctioning. I have one on order and I will let you know if it fixes my Cabrio.
 
Ray

#36 of 41 Cabrio Rough Down Shifting by spkynav

Oct 26, 2010 (8:49 pm)

Hello....I have a 2001 Cabrio that runs pretty good....but when I am coming to a stop it downshifts pretty rough! I recently put some lucas transmission fix in it and it is doing better but it is still a little rough on the downshift.
 
Anyone else have these issues or have any suggestions other than replace the transmission?
 
Ray

#37 of 41 auto tranny slips when cold by 96cabrio

Nov 22, 2010 (5:25 pm)

new owner of 96 cabrio 2.0 with auto tranny when car is cold seems to not want to go in drive however reverse works fine but once you get it going and drive a few miles and it warms up it seems to be fine. car has 140000 miles tranny is the CLK model. also seems after car sits for couple days (daughters first car so not driven daily yet due to tranny) i find puddle of tranny fluid under drivers side front tire. doesnt leak until its been sitting couple days ? any help or suggestions appreciated

#38 of 41 99 cabrio grinding / hard reverse 5 speed by 99droptop

Feb 23, 2011 (10:35 am)

Hello . I just purchased a beautiful a 1999 Cabrio dirt cheap due to a transaxle problem. I have picked the car up yet but the previous owners described the problem as the transmission making grinding noises and will not go into reverse . I have no prior knowledge of these vehicles , but most manual reverses use 1rst gear and a reverse idler gear for reverse . Is it possible that a bent or misaligned linkage or stretched cable could be causing it to not fully engage ? Any help greatly appreciated . Thanks !

#39 of 41 Re: Wife is beating the hell out of the auto gearshift [cabman2] by lovemycabrio

Mar 29, 2012 (8:09 am)

Replying to: cabman2 (Sep 18, 2007 8:16 pm)
I also have a 2001 Cabrio and have had the exact same problem with not being able to depress the knob on the gearshift. They have tried to replicate the problem at the dealership and can't find an issue. I just took it in because when I turned my wheel left I heard a creaking noise. They determined that I needed a new gear box. They replaced the gear box and when I picked up the car I put the car into drive and this time the knob on the gearshift stayed stuck and I couldnt get it out nor could I get the key out. I went back in and had to leave it again. They just called my husband and said they were replacing the gearshift cable....I told my husband that I always felt it had something to do with the know on the gearshift and hoping that this solves my problem. Thank goodness that when we bought the car last year at CarMax we took out an extended warranty....no charge!!

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