1999 Volkswagen Eurovan transmission

1999 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN
140,000 MILES • 2.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CONSTANCE WILLETT
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transmission was flawless until I jacked it up to change rod ends. Don't know if that affected it
but when I put it back down, the check engine light came on and when I started it the light
shift indicators on the dash showed park. When I shifted into D the indicator showed D
but if I drove less than 1/8th mile the lights on the dash would no longer indicate the gear
(all black) and the car wouldn't advance from 1st gear. If i shut the engine down, all the
above would repeat. John
Nov 4, 2015 at 11:42 AM
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You may have inadvertently damaged the transmission if you lifted the vehicle incorrectly.
Can you tell me or send a picture of the jacking point(s) you used?
The Germans like to lift their cars at specific points
Nov 5, 2015 at 11:07 AM
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CONSTANCE WILLETT
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I used the jack points described in my manual, just behind the front
wheel at the crossmember there. Also is there a relay that controls
the shift other than the tcu. It acts as a relay would if it were closing
with starting amperage the opening as the amps drop. John
Nov 9, 2015 at 7:28 AM
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Hi John,

I am wondering if a wiring connector got dislodged from the transmission while the repair was being performed like a VSS (vehicle speed sensor), also, when you jacked the vehicle up, look in that area to check for dents etc in the transmission pan. Please check all fuses and let me know what you find, sorry for the slowed response.

Best, Ken
Nov 17, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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CONSTANCE WILLETT
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Ken, exactly what happened. The plug that connects to the transmission

valve body was inserted, but loose. I removed it cleaned it replugged

the o ring didn't seat when it was loose and I seem to be operating
normally now. Thanks for getting back to me.
Nov 20, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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We are here to help, please come back anytime, tell a friend, thanks for using 2CarPros.com

Best, Ken
Nov 20, 2015 at 11:42 AM
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