I have noticed that my TT autobox is struggling to change up to 3rd? This is especially noticeable from cold and after stopping for a while. There are no noises and the changes are smooth when they happen, Sometimes at slower speed (30-40) there is a almost bouncing like feel, as if it is trying to change up/or down? I hope this is not another complete failure as this is a replacement box! I have not over worked the box so I am hoping it is a lack of use scenario. I have a new filter, gasket and oil. Do you think this will cure?

I have had auto failure before on this low mileage SWB TT which was my fault (trigger happy on overdrive at high speed!!)and on a NA which was always noisy and felt like it was struggling.

This box feels like it needs either a hydraulic switch kick or an electronic one?

the change would do it a lot of good but use the proper stuff to put back in, i think its dexron III P.A.S fluid, the same as the power steering fluid

That doesn't sound too good mate.......

 

......mine recently had trouble changing up to second (RPM would go into the red red in 1st until I eased off the gas); it would then go straight into 3rd. From there it would not go into 4th.

 

The solution - a £1200 full rebuild:wack:

 

Mine is now better than new but I hope your's is not as serious.

 

Richard:cool:

had same peoblem with my n/a i was told that the gearbox was knackered and got it converted to manual as it seemed like the cheapest solution

go manual Pete you know you want to LOL