Why does my Volkswagen Beetle refuse to go to 3rd gear?

Basically after driving the car on the freeway for some distance, then driving for a few minutes in stop and go city traffic, the car will refuse to go from 2nd to 3rd gear. The engine will scream as the RPM’s go into 6000.

Is the transmission on a VW Beetle bad?

Transmission slips second gear through fifth gear. Contacted 2 vw dealers and was told by them vw made bad transmissions in this year. They know of the problem and want 6000 dollars to fix it! ## VIN passed ## vw Beetle 2004 ##. The transmission is slipping and n flaring. The car hesitates and then lunges forward upon acceleration.

What causes a Volkswagen Beetle to lose control?

See all problems of the 2007 Volkswagen Beetle . Transmission slips or downshift very hard causes sudden loss of vehicle speed and or loss of control at normal highway speeds or on secondary roadways causing following vehicles to either heavy braking or swurve to avoid rear end collesion with the vehicle.

Is there a recall on a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle?

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated while driving 20 mph the transmission started slipping and the vehicle would not shift into any gear. The vehicle could not be driven. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated the transmission needed to be replaced for $4000. There were no recalls or related warranties.

Why does my car not shift into third gear?

Such a problem is automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear. The transmission shifts into the first and then to second gear but does not move into the third gear. It seems that the gear slips into neutral when you push it to the third. Another instance could be the automatic transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear at all.

What’s the problem with my 2004 VW Beetle?

After driving 2004 Beetle more than 20 minutes, the 6-spd auto transmssion starts intermittently shifting badly for both upshifting and downshifting. VW service couldn’t repro/resolve issue. Problem doesn’t happen when cold or after sitting a while. VW service replaced the trans fluid/filter and problem still happens.

Why does my Volkswagen Beetle not go over 55 mph?

98 beetle bought used for my daughter trany slips when put drive cold.Then is ok, speedometer doesn’t register correctly and won’t go over 55 mph falls back at around 55. 3 codes p0422 catalyst below threshhold, P0102 Maf or VAF low input, p1582 idle speed mixture,p0112 IAT sensor 1 low input.

Are there any recalls on VW transmission units?

In rare instances, this sensor results in transmission slips, causing the vehicle to shift suddenly to neutral. The affected vehicles have been recalled. 4. Faulty Clutch Component A faulty clutch component of the mechtronic unit causes sudden downshifts. Affected vehicles have been recalled by Volkswagen.

Why do I have problems with my Volkswagen transmission?

The problems are mainly due to a fault in the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) system. Volkswagen has also had problems with its high-end paddle gearbox, the Tiptronic transmission system. 1. The Tiptronic Transmission The Volkswagen’s Tiptronic transmission is very modern and uses cutting edge technology. However, it has a few inherent weak points.

What causes transmission to slip on VW Jetta?

Faulty Temperature Sensor A faulty temperature sensor in the DSG system of models of the Jetta results in a false negative lighting of the warning lamps on the dashboard. In rare instances, this sensor results in transmission slips, causing the vehicle to shift suddenly to neutral. The affected vehicles have been recalled. 4.