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Posted on Apr 11, 2010

Had down shifting

How can I fix my 2004 Passat? It seems to be down shifting hard from 2nd gear to 1st. It is an automatic.

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1,change the oil - original vw is light brown ( NOT red )
-reprogram the throttle body
- adapting the kick down position

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