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Hello VW Vortex - I have same problem as described by EODGuy waay back in July 05, 2009 -- where he posted here the following: I have an '04 V6 T'reg with approximately 60K miles. Recently the shifter / trans may be experiencing some issues.
When putting the trans into D the dash indicator goes into 6 5 4 3 2 1, even when not in the "manual" shift mode. If I do move the shifter over into the manual area I can't get the transmission to change gears manually and the rpm's will almost redline before shifting automatically. However, if I drop the shifter into the Sport mode the monitor changes back into PRNDS*. (* being whatever gear the vehicle is in when running at speed.)
When in Sport the transmission shifts without issue and the vehicle runs like a champ. When cruising if I move back into the D position the monitor will change back into 6 5 4 3 2 1 and the gear that the vehicle was in will be highlighted. When slowing the gears will drop as normal, but when accelerating the gears will not change up.
After driving for between 10 - 20 minutes if I come to a stop and put the vehicle back into D the monitor will revert back to normal PRNDS* and stay in this configuration until my next stop than will go back into the 6 5 4 3 2 1 .
Is there a sensor in the shifter that maybe 'skipping'? Has anyone heard of this and is there a fix? Thanks in advance
Today, I tried to send him this private message: Hello EODGuy -- I have EXACT SAME PROBLEM as you described back in 2009 on VW Vortex forum. However, I did NOT see a 'solution' posted. 1.) hope ur still 'on this side of the grass'; 2.) do you remember the problem ? 3.) did you get it fixed ?
4.) could you please send me HOW you fixed it ? <[email protected]>
I took apart shift lever and removed green circuit board and white 'housing' that holds the 2 magnets. My car has the 'round
cylindrical' magnet mounted on top of [close to center] of the black rubber layered sheet that slides back & forth when shifting.
The 'rectangular' shaped magnet is contained in a small black plastic housing at the SIDE/EDGE of the rubber layered sheet adjacent to the edge of large white housing. I checked both magnets; they still have good magnetic strength. And the multi-layered rubber
sheets seem to move quite easily in the white housing slots. As I am NOT a mechanic, I do not know how/why the rectangular
magnet is supposed to work, as it's small 'housing' has 'legs' on it that look like an insect and 'fits' rather oddly in the rubber
sheet. (I can send photos if you care ). Please get back to me, if possible. Thank you.
Can anyone help diagnose/resolve this shifting issue, please ? Thank You.
When putting the trans into D the dash indicator goes into 6 5 4 3 2 1, even when not in the "manual" shift mode. If I do move the shifter over into the manual area I can't get the transmission to change gears manually and the rpm's will almost redline before shifting automatically. However, if I drop the shifter into the Sport mode the monitor changes back into PRNDS*. (* being whatever gear the vehicle is in when running at speed.)
When in Sport the transmission shifts without issue and the vehicle runs like a champ. When cruising if I move back into the D position the monitor will change back into 6 5 4 3 2 1 and the gear that the vehicle was in will be highlighted. When slowing the gears will drop as normal, but when accelerating the gears will not change up.
After driving for between 10 - 20 minutes if I come to a stop and put the vehicle back into D the monitor will revert back to normal PRNDS* and stay in this configuration until my next stop than will go back into the 6 5 4 3 2 1 .
Is there a sensor in the shifter that maybe 'skipping'? Has anyone heard of this and is there a fix? Thanks in advance
Today, I tried to send him this private message: Hello EODGuy -- I have EXACT SAME PROBLEM as you described back in 2009 on VW Vortex forum. However, I did NOT see a 'solution' posted. 1.) hope ur still 'on this side of the grass'; 2.) do you remember the problem ? 3.) did you get it fixed ?
4.) could you please send me HOW you fixed it ? <[email protected]>
I took apart shift lever and removed green circuit board and white 'housing' that holds the 2 magnets. My car has the 'round
cylindrical' magnet mounted on top of [close to center] of the black rubber layered sheet that slides back & forth when shifting.
The 'rectangular' shaped magnet is contained in a small black plastic housing at the SIDE/EDGE of the rubber layered sheet adjacent to the edge of large white housing. I checked both magnets; they still have good magnetic strength. And the multi-layered rubber
sheets seem to move quite easily in the white housing slots. As I am NOT a mechanic, I do not know how/why the rectangular
magnet is supposed to work, as it's small 'housing' has 'legs' on it that look like an insect and 'fits' rather oddly in the rubber
sheet. (I can send photos if you care ). Please get back to me, if possible. Thank you.
Can anyone help diagnose/resolve this shifting issue, please ? Thank You.