Transmission problems

Transmission: It is the place where the different "gears" of the cars are located.
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2006 Volkswagen Golf 121500 miles
Hello, I have a Volkswagen Golf gti 2.0. I was driving when suddenly the transmission stopped working and the check engine light turned on. The error codes were 0784 and 0829. I turned off the car, erased the codes, turned it on again and was able to drive home normally. What is it happening?
ina from United States 11 years ago  
IN
7 reports 
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Vannie from United States 11 years ago
Check the transmission sensor.
Niki from New Zealand 9 years ago
How do you erased the error codes?
desertpatriot from United States 6 months ago
OBD11 diagnostic tool is a must
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Shifting Problem - Needs a transmission change.

1999 Volkswagen Golf 159000 miles
It cuts out sometimes. Got told we need to change the transmission fluid? But don't know where to find it. To change it.
ChurrryGang from other 10 years ago  
CH
3 replies 
Mo Beau from United States 8 months ago
How often do I change transmission fluid?
Mo Beau from United States 8 months ago
How often do I change my transmission fluid on the 2015 TDI Volkswagen golf
Mo Beau from United States 8 months ago
How often do I change the transmission fluid?
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DSG gearbox failure, car stalled and stuck in P with multiple electric

2005 Volkswagen Golf hatchback, 230000 miles
I have a Golf 5 GTI with DSG transmission. Yesterday, when I stopped at a traffic light, the engine suddenly stalled. There was still power and the lights were working. I later noticed that the negative battery cable was slightly loose.
After that, when I tried to park, the gearbox started behaving abnormally. It was shifting freely between R, N, and D without proper engagement. Then it got completely stuck in P and cannot be moved anymore.
I have checked all the fuses and none of them are blown.
A diagnostic scan shows multiple errors including communication faults, implausible signals, and ignition interruption.
Could this be caused by the loose battery connection, or is it likely a mechatronic/DSG failure?
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Hazem from Netherlands 8 months ago  
HA
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Dibbley from Great Britain 8 months ago
I drive a manual. I can honestly tell you that if my gear box was moving between neutral and gear including reverse. I would have a transmission problem. And would near a new gear box probably. Your automatic. If it was your battery. Your lights would have flickered. If your engine reves died at the lights. Id say check your fuel injectors. Look for blockages. Check mav sensor. Also air in the fuel line can cause that. Especially if it wont restart. Faulty turbo. Are you driving in limp mode without realising. ? sounds like your cars screwed buddy. Definatly a transmission issue or faulty gear box
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Gear problems

2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 350000 miles
Hi,my gears is hard to go in while I'm driving and makes a noise when I'm in 5th gear and when I'm in 5th gear the gear is not fully in but also not out and then the sound comes please help me
PRINS from South Africa a year ago  
PR
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Chris from South Africa a year ago
Maby try to replace the bushings for the shifting
PRINS from South Africa a year ago
I think I will try that
saam from other a year ago
When driving, and the gear wants to change, it makes a sound like (khkhkh). When I increase the speed, the sound disappears. This sound is after the speed of 60
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My car lights up a light on the dashboard, a triangle with a symbol

2016 Volkswagen Golf Variant 36000 miles
My car lights up a light on the dashboard, a triangle with a symbol and we identify that it is a gear lever sensor.
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Cohen from other 2 years ago  
CO
4 reports 
Cohen from other 2 years ago
My problem is the gear lever sensor
Ibbou from other a year ago
Did you get a message telling you to put gear in P position and stop the car ?
Yevhenii from Great Britain a year ago
Вітаю, маю таку ж саму проблему. Постійно вибиває на панелі перевести в положення P
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Car Vibrates

2006 Volkswagen Golf Point 4 5000 miles
It vibrates when starting the car and also vibrates when you changing gears and vibrates when moving on the road and you tap on the brake
Sark from other a year ago  
SA
3 reports 
Samd from Great Britain a year ago
Same issue tdi golf what can I do?
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Gear lever XY positions sensor

2008 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 130000 miles
Car has been shaking when shifting gear from gear to next bit stable gear 2 to 6 with no difficulty in shifting
Bobmattemu from other a year ago  
BO
2 reports 
Skabire from other a year ago
Same. Mine Starts to vibrate at the speed of 80km golf tsi 2012
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Car will turn off while driving

2016 Volkswagen Golf Glow plug 90000 miles
Here’s an improved version of your text with better clarity, structure, and grammar while keeping the details intact: Volkswagen Golf 7 (2016) 2.0 TDI Issue – Need Help Hi everyone, I have a 2016 Golf 7, 2.0 TDI, which I bought from South Korea via Autowini. The car arrived in Albania on June 25, 2024. Initially, it had no issues, except for one time in traffic when the start-stop system was on—it turned off and had to be restarted manually. I didn’t think much of it at the time. Shortly after, I changed the oil, filters, and timing belt. I hadn’t driven many miles at that point. First Iss… Read complete
Myrto from other 2 years ago  
MY
5 reports 
Jayj from other 8 months ago
Sounds like the fuelpump is failing
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Zéro communication prix obd

2002 Volkswagen Golf 374000 miles
Quand je passe la valise de diagnostic sa m affiche aucune communication de la prise obd au calculateur donc impossible de passer le Diag
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Yanis from France a month ago  
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Jerking gearbox at lowspeed

2010 Volkswagen Golf 250000 miles
My mk5 gearbox jerks when changing at low gears, but it does so occasionally
Zombo from Botswana a month ago  
ZO
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Flashing glow plug light and check-engine light on a 2016 VW Golf 1.6

2016 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback, 1.6 TDI diesel, 6-speed manual 143000 miles
I have a 2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI diesel with a six-speed manual transmission. The car has covered approximately 230,000 km (143,000 miles). After driving for approximately 10–15 minutes, the glow plug warning light sometimes starts flashing. Occasionally, the check-engine light also comes on at the same time and remains steadily illuminated. If I switch off the engine and restart the car, the warning lights may temporarily disappear, but the problem can return later. On other journeys, I can drive without either warning light coming on. The fault therefore appears to be intermittent. E… Read complete
Elias from Sweden 3 months ago  
EL
1 report 

Couple of problems

2010 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 84000 miles
1. It oils the 3rd coil
2. No horn but all the fuses are good
3. Gearbox jerks even after changing to mk5 one
Priger from Botswana 4 months ago  
PR
1 report 

Car vibrates while stopped in Drive

2004 Volkswagen Golf Golf Mk5 Hatchback 1.6FSI Automatic 154000 miles
I have a 2004 Volkswagen Golf 5 with an automatic transmission. When I stop at a red light or while waiting in traffic with the transmission in Drive and the brake pedal pressed, the car starts vibrating. In addition, every 3 to 4 seconds there is a stronger shake or jerk. This only happens when the car is stopped. When I start driving, the vibration disappears.
Spark plugs and one ignition coil have already been replaced, but the problem is still present. There is no warning light on the dashboard.
What could be the cause?
Golfff from Germany 4 months ago  
GO
2 reports 

Kommunikation mit TCU. Verloren Fehler U0101

2015 Volkswagen Golf 250000 miles
Kommunikation mitTCU verloren das elektronische Steuermodul (ECU)hat einen Kommunikation Fehler mit dem getriebe steuermodul (TCM)erkannt
Gashi from Germany 4 months ago  
GA
1 report 

Problem with gear shifting

2001 Volkswagen Golf boite automatique 09A 250 miles
I have a Golf 4 1.9L automatic. I'm having a problem with it; every time I shift gears, it wobbles. I previously replaced the transmission control unit and it worked fine, but now the problem with the Electrofan 10 is appearing. I replaced it and the entire transmission control unit, but the problem persists. Is the problem with the transmission control unit or something else?
becha from Tunisia 6 months ago  
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Manual Transmission Gear Drop Issue Under Acceleration

2013 Volkswagen Golf Station wagon 1,6tdi 105000 miles
The car has a manual transmission. There are no warning lights on the dashboard. When I press the accelerator hard, the dashboard briefly shows a lower gear and the RPM needle rises, then everything returns to normal instantly. While driving at a constant speed in 5th gear, the car sometimes shows it dropped to 4th gear on its own, then goes back to 5th without me doing anything, while the RPM needle rises and then normalizes.
Rami from other 9 months ago  
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Won't start

2015 Volkswagen Golf Tdi 121000 miles
Won't start
Code that steering wheel won't lock

Transmission code
Blue from United States a year ago  
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When heated up the car starts to stall and doesn't engage gears

2009 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 178000 miles
The car stalls after a few miles of driving and accelerates but does not engage gears. Also door locks on and off while the dashboard cluster turns alot of warning lights on.
Cheenoh from other a year ago  
CH

Whistling/blowing noise on acceleration and deceleration + metallic ra

2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Tdi 105 137000 miles
Hi,
I drive a 2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI with around 220,000 km.

Recently, I noticed two issues:

1. A blowing or whistling sound when accelerating and decelerating, which seems to come from underneath the car, possibly around the exhaust line or turbo.
2. A metallic rattling or ticking noise, especially noticeable at low RPMs.
Both noises are more noticeable when the engine is cold, but sometimes persist when hot. I haven’t experienced any significant power loss, and nothing shows up on the diagnostic scan (OBD/valise).
Could this be due to a leak in the exhaust system, a loose or damaged hose, turbo issues, or maybe injectors or valve lifters?

Thanks in advance for your help or similar experiences!
Antoine Gatie from other a year ago  
AN
9 reports 

Gearbox problem

2000 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 330470 miles
The reverse of my gear is very hard to engage couple with my oil light always blinking and the engine oil is being shorting
King from Nigeria a year ago  
KI
1 report 

Car not starting flashing gears

2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 tsi 4000 miles
Car not starting flashing gears
ramookitshepo from South Africa 2 years ago  
RA

Car not starting flashing gears

2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 tsi 40000 miles
The car not starting
The foot pedal sign in the cluster off
Gears flushing even when it is in parking mode
ramookitshepo from South Africa 2 years ago  
RA
6 reports 

Gtx golf volkswagen

2005 Volkswagen Golf GTX Hatchback, AXX, GH-1KAXX 2200 miles
I don't know where to start to be honest.
And not just that my gear box and selector stick was all changed due to the gears not working. And the prnds flashing on dash board.
So it was changed but it's still not working and it's not connected properly at all...
So I would have too...
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Shaynee from New Zealand 2 years ago  
SH
1 report 

Gear box stuck

2012 Volkswagen Golf Automatic Gti 120000 miles
Get stuck in 4th gear want go up or down
Broman69 from New Zealand 2 years ago  
BR
3 reports 

Transmission codes that disappear

2015 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE 14500 miles
Transmission error light comes on and off intermittently. Connected to OBD, but could not catch codes. Codes do not show up in memory
Hedrush from United States 2 years ago  
HE
3 reports 

Flushing spanner Singh appear on dashboard at gear indicate

2011 Volkswagen Golf Hatch, back 49700 miles
Flushing spanner Singh appears on the dashboard on gear indicators and get stuck in gear two. The car will drive only in gear two and won't change gears but when you swith it off and start again the problem will disappear and comes back other times. When you stop also and drive off sometimes it shakes or hesitate before it goes but not every time. The changing of gears is not smooth also.
Armas from other 2 years ago  
AR
6 reports 

Shakes alot

1998 Volkswagen Golf 175000 miles
Transmission changes too late and car shakes when driving under 80 km/ph
Trev from New Zealand 9 years ago  
TR
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