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These recommendations do not cover all possibilities. They are some things to check before you have your transmission rebuilt. Always check transmission fluid level first. Always run a scanner on any computer controlled transmission. On modulated transmissions make sure they have enough vacuum.

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BEETLE 1998-01 1.9 / 2.0L 096  
CABRIO 1995-01 2.0L 096  
CABRIOLET 1985-92 1.8L 010  
CORRADO 1990-95 1.8 / 2.8L 095 / 096  
EUROVAN 1992-01 all engines 098  
GOLF 1985-92 1.8 / 2.0L 010 1993-01 1.8 / 1.9 / 2.0L 096
JETTA 1980-92 1.6 / 1.7 / 1.8L 010 1993 1.8 / 1.9 / 2.0L 096
JETTA GLX 1994-98 2.8L 096  
PASSAT 1990-97 2.0 / 2.8L 095 / 096 / 097  
QUANTUM 1982-88 1.6 / 1.7 / 1.8L 089 1982-88 2.2L 087
RABBIT 1980-84 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.7L 010  
 

 

 

 

 

010 / 087 / 089
The transmissions above are front wheel drive, 3 speed automatics.  Common problems are: The transmission shifts soft and early. It shifts hard and late. 

Always check the throttle pressure cable that goes from your transmission to your carburetor or throttle body depending on the configuration of your engine. This controls the shift points and sometimes the cable can be no good or out of adjustment.

 

 

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095 / 096 / 098
The transmissions above are front wheel drive 4 speed automatic transmissions. They are computer controlled.  Common symptoms are transmission shifting erratic, slipping or not shifting at all. Also the check engine light can come on.

External sensors like the throttle position sensor, vehicle speed sensor quite often go bad, causing these symptoms. Check the throttle cable adjustment that goes to your carburetor or throttle body depending on the configuration of your engine. 

Always run a scanner first to see if a sensor is causing your problem.

 

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