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I have a 97 audi a4 1.8t.when i start to go it shifts really hard out of 1st gear and jumps to 3rd and stays there.even when i stop it wont get out of 3rd gear.is this just a fluid problem or something more?
Check oil level in gearbox, if auto check fault memory, will go into emergency mode and stay in 3rd if there is a fault. gear position display will all light up.
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couple of things to try first , is the trans fluid at correct level ? when was the fluid last replaced ? have the OBD codes read as may tell you what the problem is , if you done all this i'd go to a repar shop for advice
Check the Coolant (antifreeze) level. My 94 continental has a hard time shifting from 2nd to 3rd when the level is low. Also, this may indicate that the transmission fluid is too old to work properly. The transmission fluid is cooled at the bottom of the radiator, since cool fluid works better than hot fluid (especially when the trans fluid is old) that could make the transmission not shift properly. Keep the coolant level up until you can have the trans fluid checked.
down the dipstick tube!!!(really)DO NOT OVERFILL...
Your audi is fitted with a fuzzy logic gearbox, it will change according to your driving style.TRY THIS,put into 1st and without touching gas pedal, let the car accelerate to top gear,stop Then using onle 1/3rd gas pedal do it again.then using 2/3rds do it again.then only using the minimum pedal req accelerate to max legal limit.(try not to use brake pedal,let the car slow down itself,until you have to)then drive as normal, it will feel like a different car.
you may not have trans problem at all. most of the time your motor mounts when worn out or broken can cause a hard ****. Put your car into gear with your foot on the brake and give some gas abrubtly and see if your engine jumps. do the same in reverse. remember to use the brake and have your hood open to see if your motor jumps.
i had a problem similar 2 this..i thought i threw out my passing gear and well my trans period i took it over to my uncles shop and it was just a fuse that went out. look at your fuse panel it should be like Automatic or auto shift. try that bro.
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