mat111
Active member
Hello all,
Would first like to thank everyone here for all the help, guidance and patience. Its a great place for TDI enthusiasts.
I moved to Montreal,QC for contract work and winter here is definitely harsher than in Toronto,ON. My car after running in mornings would have a hard time going to 3rd gear, however after the engine temperature would become normal, the automatic gears shifted flawlessly.
Since last week, after starting the car, the gear would not shift to drive position at all. So I researched online and called around to find out that it is a Solenoid issue and would cost upto $1500 to fix and was advised against it.
Car is in a very good shape for its age and has about 330,000 kms.
My questions are the following;
1 - Is $1500 a fair price to fix the issue?
2 - Is the price to fix worth for a 2004 vehicle?
3 - Are there any recommended TDI mechanics in Montréal and surrounding areas? I have CAA membership to tow it.
Please advice.
- Thanks and have a great day.
Matt
Would first like to thank everyone here for all the help, guidance and patience. Its a great place for TDI enthusiasts.
I moved to Montreal,QC for contract work and winter here is definitely harsher than in Toronto,ON. My car after running in mornings would have a hard time going to 3rd gear, however after the engine temperature would become normal, the automatic gears shifted flawlessly.
Since last week, after starting the car, the gear would not shift to drive position at all. So I researched online and called around to find out that it is a Solenoid issue and would cost upto $1500 to fix and was advised against it.
Car is in a very good shape for its age and has about 330,000 kms.
My questions are the following;
1 - Is $1500 a fair price to fix the issue?
2 - Is the price to fix worth for a 2004 vehicle?
3 - Are there any recommended TDI mechanics in Montréal and surrounding areas? I have CAA membership to tow it.
Please advice.
- Thanks and have a great day.
Matt