Transmission

Tiny
ROSIE-GIRL
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  • 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I have had everything in transmission changed and it still will not go any higher than third gear.
Thursday, April 20th, 2017 AT 8:39 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like it could be a problem with the exhaust system being plugged. If the engine cannot produce power and create vacuum the transmission will not shift. Here is a guide that will help you figure the problem out.

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

Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Cheers, Ken

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Saturday, April 22nd, 2017 AT 10:51 AM

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