I have a 2000 Golf TDI automatic that will only take off in 3rd gear. If I pull the shifter down into (1) Low, & shift it thru the gears manually, it shifts to the selected gear as it should. But if I try to take off in (D) Drive...like I said, it's pulling in 3rd. Is there a shift sensor or switch that would cause this behavior? I don't think the tranny has any major defect because it pulls fine in all the gears (manually). Anyone else had a similar problem? Oh yes, & where-the-heck is the transmission dipstick?...thanks ppl.
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18 years ago