6 speed auto behaviour

[MotoXer]

Hi, ive only just bought a 05 T5 transporter and was wondering if the way my auto behaves is normal as i have never had a transmission like this.

This only happens sometimes when i accelerate gently, the gear change between 2nd and 3rd has a slip like rev during the change. it only happens here and there so im not sure if its normal or not.

How does everyone find the 6 speed?

Cheers
motoxer

[Ivo]

How many Km's has it done? Mine does something a little funky when going slow up a steep hill when changing between 2nd-3rd gear, it tends to jump back and forth.

I usually just pull it back into Sport and it holds second to the top of the hill. This hill is near my super market and is the only place it does it. I think its more a matter of speed/load/and turbo lag.

[Cousin]

My 06 van I purchased couple of months ago does similar, Moto.
It's done 133,000 ks
Changed the oil in the auto, that made the shifting a bit more definite.
And like Ivo, if I get into twisty hilly stuff, stick it in S
Has been on my mind the box might not be 100%, but I've got a back up plan if it does bite the dust, so I'm not really worried about it.


M

[Cousin]

Has been on my mind the box might not be 100%, but I've got a back up plan if it does bite the dust,
M

Got a big mouth, haven't I!

Auto went couple of days just before Xmas

Picked it up last Thursday, and Geoff at A&B Automotive said definately change the oil at least once yearly

I'll make sure it doesn't miss out, every year.



M

[Transporter]

Got a big mouth, haven't I!

Auto went couple of days just before Xmas

Picked it up last Thursday, and Geoff at A&B Automotive said definitely change the oil at least once yearly
I'll make sure it doesn't miss out, every year.
M

I couldn't agree more with him. A lifetime oil fill, what a joke.

I changed oil in my manual box at 20,000km and done the diff and the bevel box as well. Another fluid to be careful with is the engine coolant - it is not a lifetime fill, I changed it after 5 years and will be changing it every 2 years.

[tossman]

Hey Cousin
How many bags of gold did that cost?
At least if A@B have done it it will be fine now, for sure.
I know a few other bloke that have had trouble with these autos Usually start about 150k or earlier if you work them harder

[Cousin]

Hey Cousin
How many bags of gold did that cost?
At least if A@B have done it it will be fine now, for sure.

Enough that I'd better start digging for some more!

They seem to be on the ball down there, but we'll see how things go

As long as I get three more years out of this auto (another 150,000 or so ks) then I'll be onto a DSG van



M

[thevwbug]

Hi, ive only just bought a 05 T5 transporter and was wondering if the way my auto behaves is normal as i have never had a transmission like this.

This only happens sometimes when i accelerate gently, the gear change between 2nd and 3rd has a slip like rev during the change. it only happens here and there so im not sure if its normal or not.

How does everyone find the 6 speed?

Cheers
motoxer

Hi Motoxer,

My 08 Multi has a similar issue with flaring on 2nd to 3rd it has been like this since new and i have had it back to dealer. As per most issues there- no problem found.

I will be interested in what others have to say.

The bug

[Tornado T5]

I had my box replaced under warranty back at about 65K km (iirc) because of flaring between gear changes. In my case it felt like the box went into neutral, with a big rise in revs and lack of forward momentum before the next gear engaged. Ironically it occurred after I asked for an oil change which wasn't required as per manual. The transmission is adaptive and adjusts to your driving and so can be reset as descibed by Transporter's great info in the stickie above: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f136/how-do-32769.html This actually smoothed out my box for a short time until the dealer decided to replace it.

Resetting Transmission Control Module (TCM)

1. Ignition ON and Engine OFF
2. Press the accelerator to the floor till it clicks
3. Hold the pedal for 15 seconds
4. Release pedal gently
5. Turn Key to OFF
6. Start engine and drive normally

The TCM will now re-adapt to your driving style.

[MotoXer]

Thanks for the replys, im glad to hear its not just my tranny that does it.

Its an 05 with 130k.

Ill give the reset a go and see how i go, i might drive it different to the last person.

Cheers!