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Volkswagen Passat auto - gearbox problems

I am having some problems with the gearbox in my 2003 Volkswagen Passat automatic. It drives fine most of the time, but jolts when I stop and change into neutral and back to drive or reverse. After that it won’t drive properly and feels like it’s in a high gear, with limited power. Any ideas?

Asked on 15 December 2013 by suheil

Answered by Honest John
Reads like a failing servo valve box to me. Get it checked at a member of www.fedauto.co.uk

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