Volkswagen Beetle owners have reported 3 problems related to automatic transmission control module (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Beetle based on all problems reported for the Beetle.
Mechatronic unit failure in transmission. Failure caused car to go into "limp mode" (only able to travel in 1st and 3rd gears, reverse inoperable, car nearly stalled at 20 mph going from 1st to 3rd gear). Repair has been made: $1800 for part, $400 for labor, $200 for rental car during time car was in the shop.
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While consumer has his fot on the brake, and the transmission in forward gear, it will not engage. When removing his foot, the vehicle will hesitate and then lurch forward into gear. If on a hill the vehicle will roll backwards before engaging. The transmission control module has been changed several times and the problem still exists.
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Vehicle has had continued problems with transmission operation and shifting, replacement of the speed sensor,throttle cable and tcm wiring rectified problems.
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