Auto transmission problems, i have reverse and drive but the lower gears dont seem to work ie 1,2,3 and the tip tronic also does not work, and also the gear display on the dash does not work to tell you what gear your in, the drives footwell was flooded so ive unblocked the problem and dried the carpet out can any one help please. ps this is a auoto tip 2000 model vr5 passat.

SOURCE: VW Passat transmission

I got same problem now. Did you find a Solution or figure out why transmission will not engage after being towed. Same engine works great just won't shift in to gear and go.

Thanks john

SOURCE: Reverse gear has grinding noise...?

Have them flush the fluid out under warranty and put in new fluid, and have them bleed the clutch lines in case air is getting in there. Audi and VW claim lifetime transmission fluid but it's BS - I've changed relatively low mile fluid from these cars and it was horrendous. It's possible that the fluid itself is causing trouble, but it's more likely that it is a synchro problem. If it was a clutch issue, you should have problems with more than just reverse gear - a clutch simply engages and disengages the engine and transmission, regardless of which gear it is. The problem (if not fixed by fluid) is in the transmission, and being under warranty, don't accept another "suggestion" like they're giving you. Changing your clutch isn't gonna do it.

SOURCE: drivers footwell full of water ( not flood damage )

check the drain tube outlet on the bottom of the car, that drains the AC. It could have become plugged. If that fails to clear up the problem, then you'll have to check the heater core... But you would be smelling coolant.

SOURCE: reverse gear pops out

Umm crazy people in here! First things I would check engine mounts and the alignment and condition of the shift linkage The last two are more likley Find a Good vw garage in your town one with a good rep. They would know how to check it out correctly

SOURCE: Water continously leaks from the horse that house the sensor of my Volkswagen VR5 Passat model 1999

i had same prob but it wasnt hose it was themostat housing. i just change thermostat housing assembly on my 96 passat. It was cracked where i couldnt see till i got it off. cost about 70 bucks at vw dealer(new bolts, seals and housing.). Not a hard job if last owner didnt strip allen heads, grrrrrrr!!!!! I put new back in about 45 min. hope it helps. drove me crazy!!!!!