2002 Jetta GLX VR6 Transmission Problem

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?

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?

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.

"dave AKA vwdoc1" wrote: > Is it still under warranty? (Original owner would have 100K

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".

"Ears" wrote: > I'm always looking at the simple things:

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

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.

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..

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

mostly the need to reprogram your transmission computer. Change the soleno ids, 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 man ual 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 bu t are the same specifications required for the manual transmisison?