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Brian Passmore Posted on Feb 12, 2012
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Passat gear two ratio incorrect

What is the most likely cause of a P0732 DTC? My scanner says Gear two incorrect ratio. It does not shift and has higher than first gear starts.

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This means that you have a problem in the shift solenoids of this electronically controlled transmission or a fault in the mechanical part of the transmission, this can be hydraulic fluid pressure loose or a defective valve body. In order to know the exact nature of the fault with 2nd gear some diagnostic testing must be done.

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Molson02536

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  • Posted on Jul 23, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 95 vw passat and it seems that it is

Careful not to burn out your transmission over a simple fix. It sounds like the Vehicle Velocity Sensor (VVS) has gone bad and it a simple fix and can be done in under an hour. If your not familiar with the transmission and the components, have a transmission shop replace the sensor for you since there more experienced with getting the job done. If you think you can replace it your self, you can pick up the VVS at Auto Zone and they can give you the step by step instructions to replacing the VVS with common tools. It's like replacing a spark plug, that is the good news. The bad news is that if you have been running the car at hy-way speeds in lower gears, there is a good chance that you may of overheated the transmission fluid and you should have the transmission service ( transmission oil and filter replaced) and hope that there is no damages to the clutch packs in the transmission or front pump due to the higher temperature and transmission line pressure. That would be a costly repair since that is most likely going to be a transmission rebuilt. 
Good luck and keep me posted, be glad to answer any questions you may have. 

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 23, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 VW passat code PO600

The PCm (cars computer) is nolonger working correctly. its a loss of communication issue. Back to the dealer you have to go possibly for a new computer and to have it reprogrammed. First tho, Check ALL the fuses under the hood and under the driver side dash board area. Most likely will be in the box under the hood.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 10, 2009

SOURCE: OBD CODE P0730 GEAR RATIO INCORRECT

P0730 indicates Incorrect Gear Ratio.

But you can visit http://www.troublecodes.net/VW/
or http://www.troublecodes.net/OBD2/Pcodes.shtml

for more understanding of your car error codes.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 30, 2009

SOURCE: lights on scanner will not read the dtc

which lights on?
if you have abs and oil lights on instead of the check engine light your abs control module is bad.. when you connect your scan tool to car it will collect datas from tcm ecm and abs module if one of them dosent work correctly scan tool can not complete scanning and unable to give you any code

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 07, 2010

SOURCE: I have a 2007 passat, it went for service and they

I would suggest you take back to the VW dealer - don't they give a guarantee for work they do?

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OBD II Fault Code
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Fault Code Definition
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