Passat 2.8 Synchro Auto 1999 Gearbox operation issue. Gear goes in with a substantial ****, engine idling normally. Gear display on dash appears totally in negative in any selected gear position Tiptronic inoperable in as much as gearstick moves into position buit has no effect Engine behaves as normal in neutral or park, but has no real power once in gear and moving as if one gear is fighting another. JB

Hi there, I own a 2000 4 motion v6 passat tiptronic. last year october as i pulled away the car did the same thing showing negative on the dash and left me next to the road. through endless troubles i finally got it to a person who can "fix it". 6 months later after guarantee it left me next to the road. The first "fix cost me $1500.00. I love this car but I was **********. 3 weeks ago the car went in and I got the quotation of another $ 1850.00. the previous guy messed up. there is a pressure bowl that shifts to and fro. this gets worn out and burns the clutches wich puts it into a freeze mode so no further damage could be done. What I'm saying, get a good gearbox tech that gives at least a year guarantee. well that's all i've learned through this mess. good luck.