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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: derwood99@me.com on 26 November 2010, 02:21

Title: Clunky Gear Changes - GTi 5 Speed Auto
Post by: derwood99@me.com on 26 November 2010, 02:21

Hi Everyone from New Zealand!

I have a 2002 GTi 5 speed auto.   The gearbox has become rather clunky between changes, especially about town at lower speeds.   If I'm a tad agressive on the about road it's beautifully smooth but around town some changes can come with a thud.   I have reset the TCU (key on, foot down for 10 seconds then key off) and that has made quite a difference.

Having never owned an automatic Golf before, I'm not sure if this is normal for this model. 

Can anyone offer any thoughts?

Cheers

Darryn

Title: Re: Clunky Gear Changes - GTi 5 Speed Auto
Post by: Dave_IOW on 26 November 2010, 17:46

Not sure if we get and auto GTI's over here pal.

Hopefully someone will help you out though :afro:

Title: Re: Clunky Gear Changes - GTi 5 Speed Auto
Post by: T_J_G on 26 November 2010, 19:20

I was going to say 99.9% of our GTI's are manual.

Title: Re: Clunky Gear Changes - GTi 5 Speed Auto
Post by: Wayne on 26 November 2010, 21:47

Drain and replace the fluid 1st.

Check for old oil for any signs of metal or if it smells burnt.

Title: Re: Clunky Gear Changes - GTi 5 Speed Auto
Post by: The Dave on 27 November 2010, 19:02

dog bone mount? :)