1.8t jetta no reverse when cold
 

Hi I have a 2003 Jetta 1.8t with automatic transmission (trip). I have a problem getting it into reverse when the car is cold, it acts as if it was in neutral. I have to let it sit there for awhile and once it warms up a bit It goes into gear, all other gears are fine. After driving it all day it seems to be intermittent but generally goes into reverse. I took it to the dealer and they said that it needs a new trans, I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and what they did. I can't afford a new transmission :( . Thanks in advance.

RE: 1.8t jetta no reverse when cold
 

I know this may sound silly, but I cant find where to check the fluid, I looked in the manual and it said that you don't ever check it and it can only be done by a vw tech. Today I got it back and they said that it was code 00300-027 gearbox oil temp sender-g93 and that the only way to fix it is replace the trans, I still think there might be another solution.

RE: 1.8t jetta no reverse when cold
 

ya you pull the drain plug bolt out with the car running on a level serface
if fluid comes out then it is full if not add some through the filler tube (its below the starter)
the drain plug has a tube on it that is the highth of the level

RE: 1.8t jetta no reverse when cold
 

ya should just fill the tranny through the dipstick tube right? I don't work on automatics either sorry

RE: 1.8t jetta no reverse when cold
 

Both the 01M and 9A transmissions are "sealed for life", meaning until the warranty expires. There is no dip stick.

RE: 1.8t jetta no reverse when cold
 

VW drivetrain warranty is 100,000 miles and 10 years, at least here in the States. A friend of mine just got a new transmission from the deal on his 2001 Jetta (2.0 autobox) with 63K on it.

No dipsticks! I though that was just a BMW thing..... ugh!

(I stick with manuals, less hassle).