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2000 Volkswagen Passat Repair Question


Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Noise, Transmission.
Mileage: 161,000 miles.

Asked on February 8, 2012

What would cause my 2000 v6 passat wagen to just startnot going over 25mil.per.hr. and making a clinking sound when I put in gear? HELP

JUST DROVE IN THE MORNING WAS FINE WENT TO GO TO WORK IT WOULDN'T GO OVER 25 AND IS MAKING CLINKING SOUND WHEN I HAVE IT IN GEAR START FIND HAVE NO T DROVE THE CAR SENCE.
Avatar Asked by dorothy siders

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Replied on February 8, 2012

Could be a transmission problem. Slipping. Also could be a motor mount making the noise and a clogged catalytic converter not letting it go fast.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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