Gear Box Issue In Reverse

[Michael_H]

When in reverse, the box seems to remain in neutral until I accelerate and then engage only after after a short lapse, then revert to neutral as soon as I decelerate. So during one reverse into the drive maneuver for instance, it may do this two or three times until I complete the parking. I will accelerate and the engine revs will go up for half a second or so, and then engage reverse.

Anybody familiar with this behaviour?

Also, I would like to know if there is a version of software for self diagnostic I can download and use, as VCD-Lite appears not to be compatible with my model, 1.9 TDI 1998, as it seems to be using a Ford Engine and not a VW, consequentially, the VAC-COM will not read the codes etc; Can someone confirm this? I know there are many posts about the VAC-COM, but I had found any post which would give me a definite conclusion.

 

Thanks, Michael

[chrispb123456]

Hi there

Least you can do is check the fluid level, instructions are on here how to do it

Vagcom/VCDS lite is compatable with all modules providing you dont have the 2.0 and 2.3 petrol engines as these are Ford engines, having said that you should still be able to access auto transmission.

 

The software for the free version is available from ross-tech

 

http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/

 

http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds-lite/download/index.html