I have a '96 Jetta with a shot transmission in Wisconsin. To avoid the $3000 replacement quoted from the local VW dealer, I want to buy a used transmission and have it installed in a local shop. I know nothing about cars, so please help.
Using Froogle I found some listings, but I'd like to know if cheaper transmissions from other years would be compatible too. Is there somewhere I can find these things out? Could someone help find an actual listing for me?
Thanks a lot, Denise
Check the code on the bottom of the bellhousing. I think most A2s (85-92) are compatible with A3s (93-99). I have an A2 Golf with an AUG code tranny and I found the same tranny out of a 94 Jetta.
Don't get one of the early A2 trannys, I think 85 through 87. Those were missing clips inside that caused the thing to grind itself to death. Also, the early ones use a different reverse switch.
Mike
And aside from eBay, you can locate junkyard trannys here:
Mike
I think most A2s (85-92) are compatible with A3s (93-99).
NOPE! Starting in 93 VW used trans which are computer controled. Here in the USA anyways. 1996 was about the year VW had a split on transmissions. If it has a dipstick it's the early version, without then newer. Also trans will need to match the eCU & TCM to work correctly. Suggest finding a shop to do a rebuild...
I have an A2 Golf with an AUG
even on the 5 speed manual-shift transmissions? ;-)
It is good you are asking for help BEFORE taking out a loan. :-) What is wrong with the transmission? What is it doing or not doing? Popping out of reverse or what?
For $3000 you could buy another '96 Jetta, even a newer one, here in Chicago. For a lot less you could have that trans. possibly repaired and installed. And there are more options too!
Where in Wisconsin are you? I also know someone up in Wisconsin, north of Milwaukee, that might be able to help you out.
later, dave (One out of many daves)
What could be computer controlled in a MANUAL transmission? And if they were indeed different VW could certainly have used an different transmission code.
Mike
Ask a Corvette Z06 owner.
JRE
My mistake, did read it was a stick/manual. The you should have no problems finding a used unit, but I would stick with the correct one for your car just to keep the ratios the same.
Have you scanned
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