When slowing down it jerks in drive?

2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
156,000 MILES • 1.0L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANGELA LEBLANC
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When slowing down it jerks in drive, no check engine light on?
Dec 29, 2022 at 5:27 AM
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I would run the codes anyway to see what comes up and I wanted to ask if the speedometer seems to be working okay? If not, I would replace the VSS (vehicle speed sensor, also you should check the transmission fluid and change it if it has never been done. Also, if no codes are found you may have a partially clogged catalytic converter.

Please go over these guides as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Planetary gear
Type .................... VW ATF
Container size 0.5L .................... Part No. G 052 162 A1
Container size 1.0L .................... Part No. G 052 162 A2

Final drive
Type .................... Gear oil SAE 75W-90 (synthetic oil)
Container 0.5L .................... Part No. G 052 145 A1
Container 1.0L .................... Part No. G 052 145 A2

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

I have instructions and the location of the sensor for you in the images below to help us fix the problem. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.


Dec 29, 2022 at 2:03 PM
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