Re: OT - 91 2.0 16V Passat - no shift into Drive

["Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>]

More than likely it is a stuck solenoid which could be freed up with some
kind of "Magic Tranny Cleaner" type fluid, or it might just be dead.  Take a
look at the Bentley for this car and see if the Solenoids are internal or
external!!  I think the Bentley for the Passat is by itself meaning that it
won't be in a Jetta/Golf manual.  Anyway, I would buy for the parts but all
your getting is the motor and wiring harness (if you can use a auto
harness?) and maybe some odds and ends or be able to sell the good parts on
ebay then you'll have to find a way to get rid of the carcass!!

Dave

> What's your opinion - 91ish Passat GL wagon with automatic (ack) for
> $800.  Dealer claims only problem is that it won't shift into Drive.  It
> goes through 1st, 2nd and 3rd, but refuses to shift into Drive (4th).
> Any ideas?  Could it be a simple fix?  I know VW auto trannies generally
> have a tendency to break.  I might take the thing for a drive tomorrow
> to see if it's worth it and see if there any nasty noises coming from
> the tranny area.  If not, maybe it's a quick fix - vacuum?  Even if it
> doesn't shift into Drive, it would be a good around-town car.  The
> interior and exterior look to be in great shape.  The front fascia is a
> bit chewed up, but other than that, it looks ok.  It has 190k miles.
>
> I was at this dealer looking at something else and noticed he has this
> Passat sitting in the back and asked him about it for the hell of it.
> $800 sounds like a decent buy if it doesn't have any other major
> issues.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
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