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01 VW Jetta transmission problem?
My Jetta was driving fine, no problems with shifting, and suddenly stopped working. It's a manual transmission, and will still shift into every gear, but the car won't actually move at all. I am wondering what part may have broken to cause this, or how to troubleshoot it, and if it's something that I may be able to have a friend fix, rather than have it towed to a shop. Thanks!!
3 Answers
- VW ManLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
I think this is your clutch. When you stand on traffic lights or in traffic always keep you transmission on neutral. Don't hold but release the clutch when standing.
Source(s): Work on vw's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - ladybugewaLv 61 decade ago
If you haven't had the 'brake switch' recall done, this could be the reason. Because it's a recall, it's free. The dealer can check your VIN and tell you if it's been done. If you don't want to pay for towing, get the $15 part and have a friend install it. It's in the area of the gas pedal.
It's a simple install, and you should be able to find DIY instructions here: http://www.vwvortex.com/
There's also a chance that your gear linkage came apart - does the shifter feel different? Grinding?
Lastly, it might be your immobilizer. That is the most expensive possibility, so let's hope it's not that.
- 5 years ago
A few things could cause transmission trouble after an accident, especially impact absorbed by the wheels and transferred directly to your transaxle through the axle shafts. More importantly though, Why are you trying to drive a car that has been seriously damaged, and doesn't have a functioning seatbelt? It is quite unsafe to drive a newer car like yours after a collision. Your car is built with "crumple zones" to absorb impact. Once these zones are destroyed the structural integrity of the car is greatly compromised. If you were to wreck it again you may not walk away from it.
