Golf IV / Jetta IV :: 1.8T 2004 Automatic - Shifter Hard To Move In Cold Weather

I've got a 1.8T 2004 automatic and the problem I'm having is the shifter is harder to move since the weather's been colder. It shifts very well and is responsive, it's just that I have to pull it harder to select P, R, N and D. D is especially hard (no pun intended you sick minds! ) to select, the shifter kind of stays in neutral but shifts after a bit. Is there anything I can do to fix this?

Side question: is the rear defrost supposed to turn off after a certain period of time? My 2002 golf does it but the jetta doesn't.

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Fails To Go Into Reverse When Transmission Is Cold

I recently purchased a 2002 Jetta VR6 GLX. It drives fine when the transmission is warm, but fails to go into reverse and has a hard time shifting out of first when it's cold. I took it to my german mechanic friend who specializes in transmissions and he said that both the valve body and transmission need to be replaced. Problem is I don't have the funds to replace both.

The current transmission has 131000 on it.

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: 2005 - Won't Go In Reverse At Cold / Shifts Roughly From 1st To 2nd?

Just bought a 2005 Jetta 2.0 4 speed automatic (non tiptronic) with 92,000 miles. This is the old 1999-2005 style, not the New Jetta that was introduced that year.

I've done research and have found that the transmissions on these bodied Jettas seem to be acting up.

This one shifts fine with a few weird things. When I start the car cold (this is in LA, so even over night the temps don't go below 60), and I put it in reverse, the car does not go into reverse for a good 3-5 seconds. This does not happen after the car has been driven for a while. After that it shifts fine, no delay.

The other symptom is sometimes the shifts from 1st to 2nd gear are a bit rough, with a thump sound, but nothing too out of the ordinary...if it wasn't for the other mentioned problem above, I wouldn't think twice about the 1st to 2nd shift as many automatic cars have some rough shifts. All the other gears shift fine.

I've done the basic research to know there could be a couple things causing this such as clutch piston seals and excessive drainback. I want some more info since I know there are my experienced people on this forum. Should I be worried and are there any things I should do immediately?

I have also found that these transmissions are sealed and can not be checked for oil levels with out taking to expert shop. I've also seen that they are very sensitive to overfill and any service needs to be performed by experts. Should I just continue and come back to this if symptoms get worse?

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: 2003 1.8T - Reverse Not Engaging On Cold Starts / Code P0732

I am having a problem with my MKIV, @ 182k. I think problem first arose a couple months ago when reverse began not engaging on cold starts, so I would have to sit there 5-10 minutes waiting for car to 'warm up' enough for reverse to engage. This led me to taking it to a local tranny shop who I asked to change fluid only, which they did. Problem persisted however, but forward driving was noticeably much smoother. If that matters. I gave up on it, since I knew it was only reverse messing up, and started parking in reverse overnight etc.

Simultaneously I had a code for P0420/P0411 (the SAI incorrect flow crap which causes catalyst inefficiency) so I went ahead and swapped out the cracked SAI plastic hose leading to stock airbox, after doing so I reset the CEL and ran the car. And it ran like crap, I think it was in limp mode (i had never experienced this in my Jetta) from what Ive read, but not sure. So, I pulled to the side, and restarted car, let it sit, same problem. Finally, after 3-4 cycles it threw a CEL, which ironically FIXED the problem. It ran fine from then on. Made it home, hooked up scanner and CEL code was P0732, which I read elsewhere is a 'Gear 2 - Incorrect Ratio' meaning 2nd gear is messed up somehow.

So, overnight I reset CEL and today in the morning I let it idle for 10 minutes before taking off, immediately same issue, where car will not accelerate/ change gears it seems. Went back straight home, waited for CEL to display, and VOILA, runs fine again. Same code P0732. Running fine as of writing this. Problem only arose after taking a swing at SAI code and reset of CEL's. Once CEL lights up its fine.

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Golf/GTI VI :: Automatic Transmission Stuck In Reverse

The Golf seems to be ''stuck'' in reverse. (Long story short, my gf backed up the Golf into the driveway and she wanted to re allign herself, she put it back in reverse and once done, shut the engine. Now, the Golf is 'stuck' in reverse' ....

When I try to turn the key on 'on' while applying the brakes, I tried to put in Park or Neutral, the stick won't budge one bit! I don't want to force it either.

What may have caused this and what can I do to get it 'out of reverse'?

Car: 2012 VW Golf 2.5, Automatic Transmission.

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Golf/GTI VII :: Turn On Automatic Rear Wipe When Put Car In Reverse?

How do I turn on the automatic rear wipe when I put the car in reverse? I already activated it in the car's menu but it still doesn't do it when I put the car in reverse. I am still trying to figure out the automatic wipe for the front also . Had it activated in the menu and also left the stick in the int position...going to see if it work tomorrow in the rain. Having problem with juddering issue on their wipers (front and back)? I got the for about 2-3 months now and today is the first time I drove it in the rain so haven't notice these issues since I got the car.

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Reverse Won't Engage Reverse After Transmission Replacement

I got a 99' Jetta gls 5 spd. I just replaced the transmission and now the car won't engage reverse from inside the cockpit. Reverse can be engage from inside the engine bay, but when the shift knob is depressed nothing happens. Linkag cables are in the correct spots.

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: 2001 VW 1.6L Automatic Seems Noisy

I have a standard 2001 model VW Golf 1.6L automatic. For the size of the engine it has it is pretty noisy.

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Normal RPM Idle Of 1.8t AWP Automatic?

like the title said is it normal that my car idles at 875 rpm on idle

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: 1999 2.0L Automatic VW Shuts Off Randomly

My issue is on my 1999 Vw Golf MK4 2.0 L Automatic is that today I was heading home from my Moms house. I noticed a fuel smell coming from the engine . I was making a turn to head west then the car suddenly turned off while still in motion.. I let the car die completely turned it back on and it eventually turned back on .The check engine light was on I then headed home I also noticed while in 4-5 RPM the car would not have that much pressure . Like it wanted to shut off again .. I was doing some research from similar issues like mine . Someone said to replace my EGR Valve and my Speed sensor.

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: 2002 1.8T - Automatic Transmission Slipping When At Running Temperature

I have a 2002 1.8T tiptronic with around 150k Kms. Recently, the transmission has started slipping, more so when at running temperature than when cold. It feels like when a certain amount of gas is applied is when it starts slipping. It can slip immediately after 3-4 and 4-5 with continued acceleration, or will constantly slip while in 5th if trying to drive at speeds greater than 90 km/h (with very gradual acceleration to that point).

Does this sound like a clutch wear issue requiring a new transmission, or more like a valve body issue?

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Automatic Tiptronic Transmission - When Driving Does Not Engage On 4th Gear

I have a problem with automatic tiptronic transmission my golf MK4 TDI 1.9 2001, it dosent engage on 4th gear when i am driving, the codes that I received for this foults:

01316 - ABS CONTROL MODULE

49-10 No communication- Intermittent

00652 - Gear monitoring

27-10 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Automatic Shifting - Code P0722 Output Speed Sensor

I just recently purchased my first mk4 golf 2.0 after having a mk3 jetta vr6 for two years. I've been having problems with the car shifting (automatic) i put a code reader on it and came up with p0722 output speed sensor which explains why it sometimes shifts at 4500. My two questions are where is the output speed sensor located? and what is a normal shifting range for properly running automatics?

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Small Leak On Automatic Trans After Fluid And Filter Change?

I had a small leak on the side cover of my trans so I decided to replace the gasket and take the opportunity to drop the pan and change the fluid and filter. However now I seem to have a pretty significant leak from the trans pan itself. The side cover seems ok.

The filter and gasket kit I purchased was a Wix brand. I don't have a torque wrench, so I just tightened to Germain torque spec (gutentight). However now I worry that maybe it's not the right spec, either too tight or too loose. The kit came with new spacers for the gasket and I cleaned the pan, especially around the lip where it interfaces with the rubber.

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Golf IV R32 :: Car Won't Turn In Reverse At Cold Start

My car has been acting funny when I first turn it on I can't get into Reverse. But when I got to work today I could go right into reverse and park at work.

Then leaving I went to try and nothing the shifter I can push down and go to the side but will not go up like it's not even meant to do so. But by the time I got home and had to reserve a little and got it right in and I can reverse find no weird sounds or anything.

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Golf/GTI VI :: Hard Shifting Into Reverse When Transmission Is Cold

Noticed that the transmission is cold (ie. sits overnight) it is hard, sometimes impossible, to shift into reverse. Specs on my gti: 14k miles, pretty much stock, manual trans...

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Reverse Has Went Out Suddenly

I have a 2003 Volkswagen jetta, recently my reverse has went... Not sure the reason.

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Won't Go Into Any Gear With Car Off Or On Except Reverse?

Have a 20th with the 02m six speed ... Car won't go into any gear, except reverse ... Tried with the car off or on, clutch in and out with no luck ...

I took off the linkage from the engine bay and can only manually get the car to go into reverse ... Feels like it can't change "levels" ... Don't think it's clutch since because the car won't engage a gear even with the car off ...

Tried searching and no luck ... Thinking shift forks but hoping not since don't want to drop the transmission and it could be something else ...

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: No Second Gear Not Reverse

I'm just having a mis-alignment for my gearing reverse is replaced as first and I have no second gear not reverse only 1-3-4-5 gears are being entered what can I do to fix this...

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