This is typical. I wonder how many EV transmissions have been
unnecessary replaced because loyal VW customers trusted the advice of
morons like these. My advice is this: First don't talk to that
dealer again unless you bring a lawyer. Next, do the adaption. The
procedure is in the files.
If your ATF and filter hasn't been changed at 40K or less get that
done. If you still have issues after this then take it to and ATRA
shop. You can find one near you at:
Ideally you should pick one that has experience with EVs but anyone
that works on VW/Audi transmissions will be good. Have them do a
diagnostic/pressure check. This will give you a lot more
authoritative indication of what may be wrong with your tranny if
anything. In any case getting this attended to promptly is best
since low pressure can lead to accelerated clutch wear. One more
thing! Relax; it's probably not as bad as you fear.
IVAN
Therefore:
I am,
Dan
--- In ev_update@..., "efickel" <EFickel@...> wrote:
Hi group. I've been here in the past, but I've been away from the
group for quite some time. I could use a little advice.
My EV seems to have a bad transmission. The dealer says it needs a
new
one, and this he has decided upon only seeing and smelling the
transmission fluid. The van does not shift properly through the
lower
gears, but runs fine at highway speed. Downshifting to go uphill is
sometimes troublesome.
One of the rebuilders I found through reading group posts,
indicated a
possible cause of my woes. I had a battery replaced before my
vacation
(from which I just returned). It was not done at a dealer. The
rebuilder suggested that perhaps the "adaptation program" wasn't run
after the computer lost its memory. Is that possible? Could that
destroy a transmission? Or could it mean that I just need to have
the
"adaptation program" performed and the ATF flushed?
Dealer is quoting $5700 for new transmission installed, which he
insists is new and not a factory rebuild. GoWesty seems to have the
best warranty for approximately the same cost. There is also a site
selling rebuilt EV transmissions for $1850, which seems enticingly
low.
Any ideas? I am currently waiting for a response from Volkswagen
regarding assistance with the problem.
-Erich
