Tiptronic transmission thumping when selecting gears when cold

[jjj]

I am just trying to ascertain what may have gone wrong and what could have avoided the gearbox crashing. The Golf V has a Tiptronic Slushbox NOT a DSG. I know the DSGs can be troublesome. My point of issue was that VWA changed the servicing intervals of these gearboxes about 12 months ago to include a oil & filter change at 60,000kms. Our dealer never informed us nor did they suggest to do it when the car was last at the dealer for rear brakes o/haul. The Golf has nearly 80,000kms on it.

My previous car - a Golf V 2.0FSI comfortline auto required a new auto transmission at 4 years old & 80,000km. The car started slurring the changes and suddenly wouldn't engage any gear. Fortunately the extended warranty took care of it, although apparently Allianz and VW split the bill of about $8000!

I love my VW's but I think that an extended warranty is a good insurance policy, they aren't cheap to fix.

Cheers

[Bayman]

My previous car - a Golf V 2.0FSI comfortline auto required a new auto transmission at 4 years old & 80,000km.

Cheers

So that's proof, these auto slush boxes are junk and I dare say VW know it, just luck gets you past 100,000kms. Like you say I love my VWs especially my Tiguan and will want ext warranty as a Must Have for the reasons you state, expensive repairs.

Well all, I can report our local VW dealer (who had a technician called Elvis a few years back) has repaired the Auto slush box after (wait for it) FIVE WEEKS!!!!!!!!. They had two attempts, due to their (offsite but inhouse repair facility) stuffing it up by splitting the casing by reassembling it with a oversized bolt. The bill was just under $6K covered by Allianz.

The sad part is we went to pick the Golf up Sat Morning and the car was supposed to be detailed mmmh? We found poorly overdabbed touched up paint chips on a front guard and dribbly residue on all the door trims. The car was far from detailed and had a few superficial scratches around the car from spending an excess time in their busy workshop.

I notice VW Allianz extended warranty is now only two years (not 3 years) unkess you go with the Allianz brand which uses non geniune parts. I reckon they have had a rethink and a surge in claims in the 6th year of ownership so trying to minimize claims but offering the unlimited K/ms to still lure ext warranty buyers. Had quotes around $1700 for the 2 year Unlimited Kms VW warranty, must see what people are now paying.

Hopefully we will sort the issues out Monday Morning and time will tell what sort of job they did on the transmission.

Bayman

[Bayman]

OK Picked up Golf and Body was touched up with touch up paint real bad, also interior doors had dribble stains everywhere. Picked car up Wed and was much better. Wife drove from Camberwell to Ferntree Gully and the transmission played up coming home. The Golf managed barely 40KM before it got stuck and the limp home mode managed to select 3rd Gear only. Car was towed under Roadside assist to dealer.

Now does anyone know our rights either under VW Allianz ext warranty OR the ACCC new laws as to whether we should be entitled to a NEW gear box, mind you I don't know if they keep new spare Slush boxes not being used in a new car for a couple of years now. I suspect this gearbox will never be as good as new (even though that was a dud). Time for a new Golf 6sp DSG Diesel I think.

[Graybags]

The Tiguan gets it's non-DSG oil change at 60,000klms. It has been suggested that these are a little more robust than the previous incarnations.

The one I repaired had 130,000klms on it, from memory.

I don't understand why your dealership needs to remove the transmission, only to send it away for repairs. The job can be done quite easily in the car, in only a couple of hours.

I'd shop around.

Are you saying the Valve body can be replaced without removing the transmission?

[Fatherless One]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f15/gearbox-shudders-down-change-81789.html

I feel your pain bro !!!

[Graybags]

Can anyone recommend a place to get a Automatic Transmission reconditioned in Melbourne?

[Ianoptom]

I also have a Golf V triptronic 6 speed with 86,000Km which has been having noisy /harsh shifts both up and down between 1-2 & 2-3. Had the transmission fluid and filter changed which solved the down shift problem but the up shift problem remains.Tthe advise from the dealer and an after market service center is that the value body of the transmission is at fault. The dealer suggested that we get the value body replaced by A & B automotive in Dandenong South at approx $3500. The value body is $2500 from VW Australia, although I have seen value bodies from the USA for as little as $600 but nothing that has the same transmission designation as what is in the delivery sicker of our car which has the transmission code as HFT?

Does anyone know the transmission designation/ type for a 2005 GolfV 2.0 FSI triptronic. i.e O9A, O9G.?

Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

[Fatherless One]

I also have a Golf V triptronic 6 speed with 86,000Km which has been having noisy /harsh shifts both up and down between 1-2 & 2-3. Had the transmission fluid and filter changed which solved the down shift problem but the up shift problem remains.Tthe advise from the dealer and an after market service center is that the value body of the transmission is at fault. The dealer suggested that we get the value body replaced by A & B automotive in Dandenong South at approx $3500. The value body is $2500 from VW Australia, although I have seen value bodies from the USA for as little as $600 but nothing that has the same transmission designation as what is in the delivery sicker of our car which has the transmission code as HFT?

Does anyone know the transmission designation/ type for a 2005 GolfV 2.0 FSI triptronic. i.e O9A, O9G.?

Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

I was told by a specialist that mine is an 09G (2005 Golf Sportline 2.0 FSI Tiptronic)

[Graybags]

I am taking mine to A&B for a diagnostics check cost $220 and should identify problem. I am in the same boat with my trans code HTF and have found a US. supplier for less than $950 shipped. I emailed them stating I have HTF transmission code and the quoted a suitable valve body. Still want to confirm correct part before I order. Do you want to see if we can get a discount for two? I am in Melbourne.

[Graybags]

Was told its 09G as well.

[Ianoptom]

Was told its 09G as well.

Thanks for the info about the transmission type. Let us know how you get on at A&B?

I am also in Melbourne so ordering a second value body is a possibility once we confirm that this is the problem and other "nasties" are not found when a diagnostic is done.

[Graybags]

A&B diagnosed a faulty valve body. Ordered one from America delivered for $900au. Shipping was the same per unit. Was quoted $2600+gst from VW Australia.Will have it fitted soon.

[ozzzy2]

Hi. Could you please let me know the US supplier as I may need one soon as well. Thank you.

P.S. timing belt kits complete with water pumps are way cheaper from the states and the UK as well.

[Graybags]

Sorry for the Late reply.
I bought it from eEuroparts.com