Alhambra 1.9tdi Auto Tiptronic - Cannot Engage Reverse Gear

[Caloma55]

I understand that the Alhambra has the same gearbox and basic running gear as the Galaxy. When I select reverse, nothing happens. The selector lever moves into reverse but the gear does not engage. The car drives fine when going forward. Diagnostic performed by VW main dealer does not show any fault. My garage does not know what to do. The car is 5 years old with 100K miles on the clock. Has anyone any ideas? Any help/suggestions greatly appreciated.

[insider]

Try taking it to a specialist auto gearbox repairer?

It could be the selector switch or the solenoid that engages reverse but it's obviously something that doesn't generate a fault code in the auto transmission control module.

[veloz70]

I understand that the Alhambra has the same gearbox and basic running gear as the Galaxy. When I select reverse, nothing happens. The selector lever moves into reverse but the gear does not engage. The car drives fine when going forward. Diagnostic performed by VW main dealer does not show any fault. My garage does not know what to do. The car is 5 years old with 100K miles on the clock. Has anyone any ideas? Any help/suggestions greatly appreciated.

 

Hi there? Did you fix the problem? I got the same one on a Sharan 1.8 T with 09B tiptronic. Reverse sometimes works, sometimes not.

Would apreciate if you could give me your feedback what was finally wrong with yours.

Best regards

Veloz 70 from Vienna, Austria