The Jetta will be making a trip to the dealer...

[gregk24]

A couple days ago when driving the Jetta, I heard and felt a clunk when shifting from reverse to drive only. If shifting from park to drive, or neutral to drive there was no clunk. I did this a couple of times and even had my wife do it to see if she noticed anything, and she did. I watched the engine while having her move from drive to reverse and back and the engine does rock back and forth, though I am not sure if it is excessive or not.

I went ahead and made an appointment with the VW dealer to have them take a look. Fast forward to yesterday and today and It has only done it one other time. So well will see what they say. At least it will be documented should anything happen in the future.

 

[skyactiv]

Does it have a made in Japan Borg Warner transmission?

 

[gregk24]

Originally Posted By: skyactiv
Does it have a made in Japan Borg Warner transmission?


Forgive my ignorance, I am not sure. It has the 09G, and is made in Japan.

 

[RooflessVW]

That's an Aisin box.

 

[Chris142]

"Could not duplicate" complaint. $159 please pay the lady.

 

[VeryNoisyPoet]

Is the problem worse when cold, or when hot? How long the car sits before they look at it could affect whether the technician can replicate the problem.

There will be some movement when shifting into gear, but it should be smooth and well controlled. The engine should not "slam" one way or the other. Taking a quick video and posting it here could get you some better advice, even if the dealer finds nothing wrong.

 

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: Chris142
"Could not duplicate" complaint. $159 please pay the lady.


Yep.

“Road tested vehicle, unable to duplicate concern. Inspected transmission mounts and performed visual inspection, no issues found. Checked for software updates, none availanle. Vehicle is functioning as designed at this time.”

 

[red7404]

you did check the engine RPM when shifting? my 08 Avalon the RPM is about 1500 right after start up. my older Chryslers idlied at 800 to 650. but if it was 1500 the trans banged going into gear. the Avalon goes into gear smoothly at 1500.

 

[FirstNissan]

I have taken my cars in twice over the years for odd issues, both times under warranty. Critic nailed it completely, both times I got a generic statement pretty close to what he said, both times it was a waste of time. Regardless, you have to get it checked out just in case they are actually able to diagnose it. Keep us informed.

 

[benjy]

what year is "the jetta"?? might want to check the engine mounts, + how many miles on it? i did a tranny fluid change on girlfriends 08 with that tiptronic, my 01 was a manual but both use engine-tranny mounts that are "flexible" if stock + of course more so with age!!

 

[gregk24]

Originally Posted By: benjy
what year is "the jetta"?? might want to check the engine mounts, + how many miles on it? i did a tranny fluid change on girlfriends 08 with that tiptronic, my 01 was a manual but both use engine-tranny mounts that are "flexible" if stock + of course more so with age!!


It is the Jetta in my sig, a 2014 VW Jetta 1.8T SE. We are the original owners and it currently has 39,000 miles on the original fluid, per VW owners manual.

 

[sparky123]

I'd drop the pan, clean the magnets/pan and install new strainer/filter. Then do 3X drain and fills. Should be better shifting afterwards. (I used Pennzoil LV Multi-Vechicle in my Golf.) I bought my raised inlet filter from Napa as well as the fluid. Pleased w/the results. You are due @ 40K for this service. Hope it works out for you.

 

[KrisZ]

Despite what VW says about the ATF, I would change it sooner rather than later. Short trips and city type commutes are the hardest on the transmissions because they require a lot more shifting than cruising on the highway. Also, that first ATF change removes the most contaminants in the tranny because of the break in.

 

[Crispysea]

I agree; I’d do a trans fluid change. Even on a low mileage vehicle it can help shifting.

 

[Lolvoguy]

Originally Posted By: KrisZ
Despite what VW says about the ATF, I would change it sooner rather than later. Short trips and city type commutes are the hardest on the transmissions because they require a lot more shifting than cruising on the highway. Also, that first ATF change removes the most contaminants in the tranny because of the break in.

 

[gregk24]

Originally Posted By: Crispysea
I agree; I’d do a trans fluid change. Even on a low mileage vehicle it can help shifting.


I agree. I do a drain and fill on my Accord every 2 oil changes. The only reason we have waited on the Jetta is because there is no easy way to do a simple drain and fill. It’s covered by the maintance plan purchased with the car but we have to wait until the service is due per the manual. Otherwise it is around $400.

 

[KrisZ]

ATF drain on a VW is quite easy, it's the measuring of the new ATF amount that is tricky. However, since you have this Jetta since brand new, I would simply drain the original ATF, measure the amount and put the same amount back in.

I know that you probably already read that people using the proper VW procedure and tool, reported thses transmissions as being overfilled at the factory by quite a lot. In my humble opinion, chances of VW messing up on the measuring tool length are much greater than overfilling and overpaying on an expensive ATF when millions of vehicles are involved annually.

When every manufacturer is pinching pennies on even the littlest of items, due to huge volumes involved, an oversight like that is very, very unlikely.

 

[UG_Passat]

Originally Posted By: gregk24
Originally Posted By: Crispysea
I agree; I’d do a trans fluid change. Even on a low mileage vehicle it can help shifting.


I agree. I do a drain and fill on my Accord every 2 oil changes. The only reason we have waited on the Jetta is because there is no easy way to do a simple drain and fill. It’s covered by the maintance plan purchased with the car but we have to wait until the service is due per the manual. Otherwise it is around $400.


The manual claims it's a lifetime fluid. When my Tiguan had its 40,000 mile service, and I had purchased the maintenance plan, the ATF D&R was not done (neither was my Haldex, as they go by time).

It did cost me about $400 for the ATF change at my mechanic, for Pentosin ATF1 with a Meyle transmission filter/pan seal. Also threw in there some Lubegard platinum.

 

[Vaca]

Originally Posted By: KrisZ
ATF drain on a VW is quite easy, it's the measuring of the new ATF amount that is tricky. However, since you have this Jetta since brand new, I would simply drain the original ATF, measure the amount and put the same amount back in.

I know that you probably already read that people using the proper VW procedure and tool, reported thses transmissions as being overfilled at the factory by quite a lot. In my humble opinion, chances of VW messing up on the measuring tool length are much greater than overfilling and overpaying on an expensive ATF when millions of vehicles are involved annually.

When every manufacturer is pinching pennies on even the littlest of items, due to huge volumes involved, an oversight like that is very, very unlikely.


How did you refill the 09G? Did you find a fill port up higher on the transmission?

The normal fill port is the same as the drain on the transmission sump. But it sounds like you found another port to replace the drained and measured fluid.

Thanks.

 

[UG_Passat]

Originally Posted By: Vaca
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
ATF drain on a VW is quite easy, it's the measuring of the new ATF amount that is tricky. However, since you have this Jetta since brand new, I would simply drain the original ATF, measure the amount and put the same amount back in.

I know that you probably already read that people using the proper VW procedure and tool, reported thses transmissions as being overfilled at the factory by quite a lot. In my humble opinion, chances of VW messing up on the measuring tool length are much greater than overfilling and overpaying on an expensive ATF when millions of vehicles are involved annually.

When every manufacturer is pinching pennies on even the littlest of items, due to huge volumes involved, an oversight like that is very, very unlikely.


How did you refill the 09G? Did you find a fill port up higher on the transmission?

The normal fill port is the same as the drain on the transmission sump. But it sounds like you found another port to replace the drained and measured fluid.

Thanks.


Yes, that's where it is. You fill through the plastic level plug until it starts to overflow, provided that the ATF is at the proper temperature, which you need the factory scan tool or equivalent to monitor the measuring block.