# Vw transmission **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** jetta, computers, transmissions, volkswagen\ **Created:** [July 8, 2009, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079 "2009-07-08T20:26:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kamraniz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc29f/32.png) [@kamraniz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kamraniz)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2009, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079/1 "2009-07-08T20:26:56Z")
i have a 2002 vw jetta vr6 automatic with 97k miles. had trouble with transmission… it did not shift between 1st and 2nd when the car was cold. had a transmission service, transmission rebuild, valve cover replacement…still the same. changed the computer…works much better but a bit hesitant between 1st and 2nd when the car is cold. also between 2nd and 3rd, there is a small pause. the transmission place says the 2nd-3rd will improve once the parts are used a bit. the 1st and 2nd when cold he has no idea. anyone has any suggestions ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079/2 "2009-07-09T00:32:52Z")
The transmission place says the 2nd-3rd will improve once the parts are used a bit Sure it will… What transmission place was this and how much did they charge you? I take it this is not VW’s CV transmission. ---
**Author:** ![kamraniz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc29f/32.png) [@kamraniz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kamraniz)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079/3 "2009-07-09T02:07:53Z")
i am not sure what is a CV transmission. it has a manual override when you flip the handle to the right. by flicking it up or down you can shift. i took it to crown city transmission in pasadena. they came highly recommended and have a 1 year warranty. they charged 2800 for the overhaul. ---
**Author:** ![mrbean](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c57346/32.png) [@mrbean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrbean)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079/4 "2009-07-09T12:23:41Z")
These transmissions are very picky about the type of fluid that is used in them. Did the shop top off the new trans with the right fluid? Generic fluids are a gamble. VW branded fluid from the dealer is your safest bet. However, there are other approved fluids available. ---
**Author:** ![genex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/898d66/32.png) [@genex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/genex)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079/5 "2009-07-09T14:57:52Z")
First find another shop ! Second get the transmission fluid changed to the proper VW spec fluid . ---
**Author:** ![kamraniz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc29f/32.png) [@kamraniz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kamraniz)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079/6 "2009-07-09T16:17:46Z")
well this morning, it would not shift between 2 and 3 for about 2 miles. i will take it in for more work and will check on the fluid. hate to go to another shop and pay another fortune! ---
**Author:** ![mrbean](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c57346/32.png) [@mrbean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrbean)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079/7 "2009-07-09T16:25:08Z")
Don’t just have them “check” the fluid. Have them assure you that they’ve used VW spec fluid and nothing else! ---
**Author:** ![kamraniz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc29f/32.png) [@kamraniz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kamraniz)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079/8 "2009-08-10T16:26:31Z")
well, a month later and a completely new (used) transmission and after 3 days, the same thing is happening. it gets stuck on 2nd for the first 2 miles in the morning. this time, i was blocking traffic so i pushed it to N to coast for and then put it back in D and it went to the 3rd gear. the mechanics have no idea…any thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079/9 "2009-08-10T21:51:09Z")
Was VW fluid used? ---
**Author:** ![wizard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a87d85/32.png) [@wizard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wizard)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2009, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079/10 "2009-08-10T22:25:53Z")
Get your money back from the first shop, they did not solve the problem and sounds like they made it worse. Then, follow the suggestions given by others. ---
**Author:** ![kamraniz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc29f/32.png) [@kamraniz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kamraniz)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-transmission/33079/11 "2009-08-11T15:44:50Z")
i went in last night and checked the fluid. it was purchased from VW. i called the dealer and double checked and they said it was the right fluid.