Tiptronic Performance Mods. In the summer of 2002, discussions occured at Club B5 regarding various options that could be enabled on Tiptronic transmissions: an undocumented sport mode and a semi-documented modification of how the transmission behaves in Tiptronic mode. Original contributors included club members Rusty, Pass-Variant and vw18t.
I have a 2001 Passat 1.8T (AUG) automatic trans, with about 127,000 miles on it. B5 Garage Transmission problem Transmission problem.
You will learn about transmission problems such as faulty transmission range sensors, reset Volkswagen transmission adaptive settings, check transmission fluid levels, and retrieve transmission diagnostic trouble codes from the Transmission Control Module (TCM).
I purchased VCDS from ross-tech and did the auto scan. I believe the issue is the TCM. I removed all the seats and carpet before running the autoscan, thats why the airbag issues came up on it I believe. The main issue is the TCM from what I am seeing. The code I am worried about is P0603. The old TCM was wet along with all of the wiring going
If not, you'll e playing catch up, which could get expensive. The timing belt being replaced is a major maintence concern with any model 1.8t or v6. 1.8ts are know to have sludge issues. Continually use of synthetic motor oil with regular oil changes helps the cause. I have a 1.8t wagon with 114k. I love my car.
#1 · May 29, 2018 I'm trying to help out a friend of mine who is looking at buying a used '05 Passat Sedan with 2.8 and automatic transmission and 225,000 miles. What's the general sense of the reliability of these automatics? I know that the autos on the TDI's were very problematic. (That's why my Passat TDI wagon is now a 5-speed.)
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