2002 Jetta GLX VR6 Transmission Problem

[stueckes]

My Jetta GLX VR6 Automatic has been hard shifting from 2nd to 3rd at
slow speed, approx. 25mph. This only happens when I go from a stop to
driving. As the Jetta begins it shifts from 1st to 2nd fine, then from
2nd to 3rd it revs up the RPMs and hard shifts, and then no problem
shifting into drive. This only happens at slower speeds. Once I’m
going, no problem, even if I accelerate hard. Does this mean I need a
Tranny, or could there be another easier fix? Please help, I am
desperate to find an easy solution. Thanks 8O

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[dave AKA vwdoc1]

Is it still under warranty? (Original owner would have 100K miles AFAIK)
Have the codes read to see what faults are occuring..
A vag-com tool might be needed for this. ;-)

Might be an internal problem with the Valve Body, a Vehicle Speed Sensor
(which also might be located internally on yours), or a wiring issue.
Did you ever have any water entering the interior of your car?

"stueckes" <no...@000.com> wrote in message
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[Ears]

I'm always looking at the simple things:

Have you had a trans. flush lately? Is the weather getting colder
where you live? Have you considered synthetic, high-grade trans.
fluid?

[stueckes]

Well, thank you for your response. What is AFAIK? Does this mean there
is a 100k powertrain warranty? I hope this is a small problem and I
don’t have to replace the trans, but it feels like it’s slipping when
this rev-up and hard shift occurs. Anyway, you’ve been a great source
of info. Thanks.

[stueckes]

I havn’t had the tranny flushed, and I live in Calif. It has gotten
colder, but not below 50 degrees. I want to flush the tranny, but want
to find out what the problem is first. I do quite a bit of work on
vehicles, so do you think it is wise to attempt this myself?
Everything I hear is "take it to the dealer".

[pf...@aol.com]

With transmissions, especially electronic-shifter automatics, "take it
to an expert" is the only way to fly. The ways you can screw it up are
many and varied. Nor is it likely that you have the equipment required
to do a proper flush. The fluid you leave behind will be that fluid
that inevitably contains the most garbage.

Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA

[john...@hotmail.com]

The JF506E 5-speed transmission is made by the Japanese company
JATCO.

Sounds like the clutch (and/or brake band, if any) responsible for 2-3
shifts are slipping if the RPMs go way up. Otherwise the accumulator
may not be doing its job, but doesn't sound like it's the case. That's
why I'd do more frequent ATF changes and filter/strainer changes as
well (< 20K miles) starting when new.

I'd drop the pan, clean it, inspect the wear particles (amount,
types), replace the filter/strainer. And then refill with HIGH MILEAGE
ATF. The HM ATF is thicker and has more friction modifiers and seal
conditioners. If this doesn't improve it then you already know what's
next.

[john...@hotmail.com]

The Castrol High Mileage ATF appears to meet the VW G052 990 standard.
However, the 09A was also in the Valvoline MaxLife Merc/Dex ATF
"application guide", but not on their website.

So I'd go with castrol High Mileage after verifying VW G052 990 is for
the 09A/Jatco JF506E..

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_usa/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/p,q/pds_HM_ATF.pdf

Valvoline:
http://www.nordiques.com/pieces/images/cataloguepdf/applicationhuiletrans.pdf
VW TL52162 (Note: this is yellow)
MaxLife ATF (Note: this is red)

On Nov 17, 9:22 pm, stueckes <n...@000.com> wrote:

[dave AKA vwdoc1]

Yes AFAIK (As Far As I Know)
You will have a 100,000 mile warranty on that transmission if you are the
original owner.

Is the mileage under 100K?
Are you the original owner?

Good luck with this!
--
later,
(One out of many daves)

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[john...@hotmail.com]

Isn't the standard powertrain warranty 6 years / 50K miles?

On Nov 18, 9:51 pm, "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1nos...@pleasehotmail.com>
wrote:

[john...@hotmail.com]

From the VW website:

Here's how our warranty compares with some others out there.*
Manufacturer Basic Powertrain
Volkswagen 3 year / 36,000 mi. 5 year / 60,000 mi.
Mazda 3 year / 36,000 mi. 5 year / 60,000 mi.
Nissan 3 year / 36,000 mi. 5 year / 60,000 mi.
Toyota 3 year / 36,000 mi. 5 year / 60,000 mi.
Honda 3 year / 36,000 mi. 5 year / 60,000 mi.
Ford 3 year / 36,000 mi. 5 year / 60,000 mi.
BMW 4 year / 50,000 mi. 4 year / 50,000 mi.
Mercedez-Benz 4 year / 50,000 mi. 4 year / 50,000 mi.
Volvo 4 year / 50,000 mi. 4 year / 50,000 mi.

[dave AKA vwdoc1]

I believe that the 2002 VW models were the last VWs with the 10 year/100K
powertrain warranty.
Then VW cut it down considerably. :-(

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[abopd...@gmail.com]

Did you ever fix your Jetta trans problem i have the same car and I am having the same issue.

[sanko...@gmail.com]

So far I've read other people's experience with this and so far it's been mostly the need to reprogram your transmission computer. Change the solenoids, check for burnt clutches. If the clutches are burnt you might as well rebuild the transmission or buy a new one. I would suggest a swap to a manual if you can drive manual. But the cost is probably not worth it to ya!!!

[bmkam...@gmail.com]

On Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 1:17:50 PM UTC-4, sanko...@gmail.com wrote:
> So far I've read other people's experience with this and so far it's been mostly the need to reprogram your transmission computer. Change the solenoids, check for burnt clutches. If the clutches are burnt you might as well rebuild the transmission or buy a new one. I would suggest a swap to a manual if you can drive manual. But the cost is probably not worth it to ya!!!

what type of transmission would best fit the glx jetta? i know its a O9a but are the same specifications required for the manual transmisison?