Failure Date: 09/08/2008. The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that water has accumulated in the sun roof and over time the water has leaked down to the transmission module causing the transmission to malfunction. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer stated the transmission module needs to be replaced. Automatic transmission dont shift when warm. I have just parchased my Passat 1.8T triptronic with 102 k. replacing the turbo. The problem is: When the engine is cold, the transmission shift normally without any problems. When the engine starts to heat , say 20 to 30 minutes in transit, the shifts starting to be more difficult, where sometimes 1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door. 6-cylinder automatic 2WD. 82000 mi. Automatic transmission hesitating during upshift and banging into gear during downshift. Automatic transmission replaced under 10yr/100K warranty. Tech found transmission fluid burnt and black. 87000 mi. Manual transmission failure. Bought my 99 Passat (2.8, 5 speed) last year with about 75,000 miles on it. Had to replace a few things: axle (CV joint), rear brakes and rotors but overall it's been a good caar. Even took it on a 5,000 mile trip to visit the family during the holidays. Have 2005 TDI with 276,000 miles. Used trans put in about 50K ago, not sure mileage of that or torque converter. Transmission light this summer on and off several times. On the road 50K a year and had checked out at independent shop, they were not sure but thought a solenoid. 600 miles home and noticed running 600-700 higher RPM. 18 posts · Joined 2005. #1 · Oct 25, 2017. Hello, I want to ask for your advise. Last year July 2016 I bought a brand new Passat SE 1.8 in Virginia, US. It has automatic transmission. Week after I started driving it I noticed clinking noise when I re-applied gas pedal. I went back to VW dealership, brand new car, under manufacturer warranty This powerful engine even outperformed the old 4.0-liter W8 in the B5.5 Passat and can launch the B6 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. 2009 Volkswagen Passat's automatic transmission. The six-speed I have a problem with the auto transmission on my 1992 VW Passat 1.9tdi. When on an incline it will not reverse - ie it will go in reverse on the level but not on an incline. Transmission oil levels are correct. Can you advise what we should be checking for. My very experienced garage owning brother in law mechanic unable to pinpoint. .

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