Jerky Gear Change

[postiepat]

we have a 1.9 tdi 5 speed automatic, for about 4 mths or so gear changing seem rather jerky& erratic, i,ve tried changing the atf but has made little if no difference to the problem, any ideas anyone, tia ?

[NikpV]

we have a 1.9 tdi 5 speed automatic, for about 4 mths or so gear changing seem rather jerky& erratic, i,ve tried changing the atf but has made little if no difference to the problem, any ideas anyone, tia ?

 

model / age ??? had a replacement autobox from ford/vw (was a brand new one under warranty) at 23k because of these symptons now done 149k

[postiepat]

we have a 1.9 tdi 5 speed automatic, for about 4 mths or so gear changing seem rather jerky& erratic, i,ve tried changing the atf but has made little if no difference to the problem, any ideas anyone, tia ?

 

model / age ??? had a replacement autobox from ford/vw (was a brand new one under warranty) at 23k because of these symptons now done 149k

its a 2003 mk2 and its covered 110k

[cyborg]

Hi ,Did your change filter and clear any sludge off magnet ?

[postiepat]

i thought the filter was innaccesible on this gearbox & where would i find the magnet , thanks ?

[chrispb123456]

i thought the filter was innaccesible on this gearbox & where would i find the magnet , thanks ?

Correct filter is not accessable on the AG5 box

[cyborg]

hi oops I was thinking of 01M / AG4 not AG5 for more info try here http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1474034-Automatic-Transmission-DIY\FAQ

 

Insidently if your reading this and have mk1 or mk2 2.3 4 speed 01M / AG4 click your heals and go to kansas dorothy :blink: http://www.kansascitytdi.com/01m%20faq.htm

for ultimate all you need to know autobox help

[postiepat]

fault codes are showing on the transmission ecu as follows 00529 engine speed signal missing & 00351 intermediate shaft speed sensor, would this point towards it being an electrical fault rather than mechanical, thanks for your help

[cyborg]

fault codes are showing on the transmission ecu as follows 00529 engine speed signal missing & 00351 intermediate shaft speed sensor, would this point towards it being an electrical fault rather than mechanical, thanks for your help

 

Yes the sensors get damp can corrode and fail sometimes pinpointed to a leaky coolent pipe .