automatic trans problems

Eduardo Castrejón Elbjorn · 09-13-2005, 01:19 PM

HI,

please help me

I have problems with my automatic transmission

do not work 1 gear and reverse.

any idea ?

This tranny shares parts with vw or audi ?

let me know

regards

AFJuvat · 09-13-2005, 09:04 PM

Unfortunately, there could be several causes. ranging anywhere from poorly adjusted cables to a destrpyed transmission

Could you please be a little more specific as to what happens when you put the car in 1st or reverse? - nothing, moves very slowly, etc.

If your problem is more serious than basic repairs, I would strongly suggest replacing the transmission with a used unit. The costs involved with repairing an automatic are usually prohibitive.

AFJ

Eduardo Castrejón Elbjorn · 09-14-2005, 06:58 AM

do not move at all

I live in Acapulco, is not easy to import and to pay a lot of shipping
if there is no option I will do it.

I want to try to rebuild it.

I have all the seals to rebuil it,

I wondering if some vw or audi parts (discs,etc ) fit this trans

Britwrench · 09-14-2005, 08:03 AM

The 944 auto trans is basically that out of a VW transporter. The seal kit is usually available and find a good VW technician and it will be fixed.

Eduardo Castrejón Elbjorn · 09-14-2005, 08:06 AM

thanks for your answer

what year of transporter ?

Britwrench · 09-14-2005, 08:08 AM

Same as the car, it was used for a long time by VW, any VW tech with exxperience will know.

livewirevoodoo · livewirevoodoo's Garage

Very useful info to keep in mind.

The VW compatibility.... does that go for both the tranny as well as the differential?

Britwrench · 09-14-2005, 09:38 AM

The 944 auto is the VW one in general, the diff is different (slightly) but the VW parts fit.

Usually, the biggest problem is failure of the seals that seperate the trans from the diff, which means the diff oil goes into the trans and leaks out everywhere and the diff fails due to lack of lube.
We've done a couple off those, but nowadays the cost of repair tends to put owners off.

Eduardo Castrejón Elbjorn · 01-02-2006, 09:18 PM

I had some problems to sign in

Ok, 3 day after the problem, I sent to rebuild the trans, the price 350 usd with parts and job.
Same parts as rabbit automatic.
best regards