'99 4 speed auto box problem.

[DWHail]

Hi, I have a '99 1.9 TDi SE with a four speed auto box. When the gears change from first to second I hear a slight squeal. If I put my foot down on the accelerater the noise is more pronounced and if I'm very gentle there is almost no noise.

Any ideas please?

[vdubgolf]

Hi there.

How many miles on the car?

When was the Auto transmission Fluid level last checked?

When was the Auto transmission Fluid level last changed?

:boggled:

[DWHail]

130k on the clock

60k Last Checked

I don't know if the oil has ever been changed.

This sounds serious!!

[vdubgolf]

First thing to do is check the Auto Transmission Fluid Level:


If that is OK then with that sort of mileage I would seriously think about having the Auto Transmission Fluid changed:


Have a read here,

http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/VW/Passat/B5/TaliGentx.com_VW_Passat_B5_ATF_Change_DIY.pd (http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/VW/Passat/B5/TaliGentx.com_VW_Passat_B5_ATF_Change_DIY.pdf)f

and here,

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=291200

Hope this helps.

[DWHail]

That is really useful and has boosted my confidence in checking or changing the ATF.

I will check out the necessary bits and get on with it.

Thanks again. I will post results.