2005 Volkswagen GLI Repair Question
Topics covered: Mechanic, Transmission, Body.
Mileage: 118 miles.
Mileage: 118 miles.
Asked on June 30, 2012
What is causing the gears to bind?
2005 VW Jetta GLI automatic w/tiptronic. Car seems to bind (stick) going in between gears and wont release to shift into the next gear until the gas pedal is release. It releases from 1st-2nd fine but will bind going from 3rd-4th and 4th-5th.
Asked by tbentleyAnswer
Replied on June 30, 2012
Have you checked transmission oil level, if it looks dirty change the oil first.
Replied on July 1, 2012
Havent checked. I recently had a 100k service completed. I'm wondering if it is a sensor causing this problem. It seems to happen when the engine temp is up to 190.
Replied on July 1, 2012
You can get a transmission scan done, this will show any electrical problem that needs attention.
Replied on July 2, 2012
thanks for the help. I'm going to have that done like you suggested.
Replied on July 3, 2012
spoke with a mechanic who ran the test, checked all codes and oil. No problems found. He determined it was possibly a $3000 valve body issue and to have a local trans mechanic check it out.