Auto gearbox problem with VR6

[hangten]

Hi all, just bought this week an auto 5dr mk3 vr6.  Today we have a problem. You shift into drive or any of the other selections but nothing happens, engine idle doesn't drop, no movement at all, any ideas?? Please tell me its a fuse!! 

[gtigolfthree]

My guess would be the torque converter but I aint no expert on auto boxes.

[Diamond Hell]

VR6 AND an auto box?

Definitely one gagging for the metal recyclers.

[Wayne]

Sounds like the box has no pressure, you need a specialist to hook up gauges and get some tests done.

Charge pump or torque convertor has failed would be my guess.

[hangten]

thanks for that Diamond Hell!!    the wife prefers an auto, anyway, things have improved, we now have reverse but no forward gears!!

[Diamond Hell]

thanks for that Diamond Hell!!    the wife prefers an auto, anyway, things have improved, we now have reverse but no forward gears!!

Scrapping it will cure this issue also.