Automatic transmission problems

Automatic transmission: It switches gears without the driver having to do anything.
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Mobilizer Active

Volkswagen Passat 2006 2.0T Automatic Fuel 169650 miles
So i recently got this well used Passat 2006 2. Ot Fuel but the Immobilizer Active message display which wouldn't let the vehicle come on could drive a sane person insane. I notice this becomes very intermittent during the day time when the weather is high as it rarely happens in the mornings and evenings. A technician advises me to change ECU which i did , vehicle runs for 3 days displaying different incompatibility signs and finally parks up after 3 days. Now i am back to old ECU with very intermittent Mobilizer Active messages. Anyone has an idea how to manage this ?
Thanks to hearing back.
Timothy from Nigeria 5 years ago  
TI
15 reports 
Valcor from United States 3 years ago
I have this same experience. Any resolution?
Heba from other 3 years ago
Me too my car gives the message immoblizer active in the hot weather and it doesn't run until i open all doors and wait for the car to become cooler. I don't know how to fix it.
Bugzy from United States a year ago
At first it only happened to me during the day when Passat is left out in the sun. Now it happens all the time despite the time of day, even when it’s cool out. Only way to start it is to disconnect the battery for at least 15mins. Reconnect battery and it starts without any issues. I now carry a 10mm socket just for that purpose.
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Noisy shuddering at rear end, even at slow speeds

Volkswagen Passat 2007 2.00 ltr saloon s.e.l. 93000 miles
Until four weeks ago, i would have rated my passat as one of the best,then during a mot, i was advised that the front tyres were going to need replacing. I replaced them two weeks ago fitting bridgestone 235 /45 / 17 to replace old michelins. As soon as they were fitted i noticed severe shuddering from the back end, with very uneven running back tyres goodyear 235 /45 /17, which seemed reasonably healthy. After having front tyres balanced for the second time, the problem refused to go away !! yesterday i consulted premier tyres, who said " simple you need new rear tyres !!! they were duly fitted, all the wheels rebalanced, and,guess what, problem is every bit as bad DOES IT SOUND LIKE SAWTOOTH ? if so what can i have done ??
poorme from Great Britain 10 years ago  
PO
14 reports 
Bubba123re from Canada 8 years ago
If tires are believed to be good and balanced should rule out bad rim. Depending on milage bad wheel bearing or alignment may be a issue.
poorme from Great Britain 8 years ago
Thanks for help !!! sold passat 2 years ago bought a lexus gs450 h car , which is absolutely great, but yhanks again archie
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Noise when accelerating

Volkswagen Passat 2015 Hatchback automatic  117130 miles
Hello... I have small concern about my vehicle, it is 2015 VW Passat 1.8L 4 door TSI model... I hear a noise ( hising ) every time when accelerating and when it comes between 1500 -2000 RPM ( don’t know is this amount ok )...Vehicle does not lose any power, one other related sound coming from engine or vehicle... No check engine light or even no any codes from OBD reader...
Thank you for your help
Zeljko from United States 6 months ago  
ZE
2 reports 

Speed sensor lights in dash

Volkswagen Passat 2012 2.5 350000 miles
I changed my brake rotors and pads ever since then my car shows ABS lights, TPMS and Airbag lights on my dash. When i scanned with OBD scanner it shows rear right speed sensor fault so i changed it with a brand new one directly from VW and the lights are still on. Anyone have any clue on how to fix it? Please help
Romi from Canada 6 months ago  
RO
4 reports 

Kick at start

Volkswagen Passat 2003 Sedan.1.8 155364 miles
On automatic transmission. Help me
Said from United States 9 months ago  
SA
1 report 

Knocking by schifting down

Volkswagen Passat 2011 Station 193000 miles
When shifting down there is a knocking sound, otherwise the automatic transmission shifts smoothly
Umit from other a year ago  
UM
1 report 

headlight range control

Volkswagen Passat 2017 B8 215780 miles
because I used obd eleven and got adaptation
diamant from other 2 years ago  
DI

Passenger door side ambient lighting and door handle lighting not work

Volkswagen Passat 2018 Touring, 2.0TDI 96000 miles
Hey,
My 2018 Passat Variant (Highline) passenger door lighting trim and door handle lighting don't work. I saw it at an auto shops OBD scanner readout but I don't know what to replace. Is it expensive or should I order a car electrician to do it themselves?
H-man from other 2 years ago  
H-
4 reports 

Gear not changing

Volkswagen Passat 1999 Wagon 200000 miles
I have this VW Passat that will not shift gear when parked in the sun. Every morning, the gear will change normally and can drive more than 300km as long as the ignition is not switched off.
If the ignition is off and the car is parked for 15 mins and above in the sun, the car will not change gear again until the following morning. When it is working normally, no fault code will be displayed using OBD II machine but when the gear refuses to change from 1, the fault code will display ABS /Brake Control Module with VW 01316 as its code. I need help and it's urgent.
TjVic from Nigeria 7 years ago  
TJ
5 reports 
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