Moyerboy
Active member
ok i feel really dumb asking this question but how do you check the trans fluid on a 03 tdi auto? I have looked and searched and finally gave up so I am coming here.
dumb question
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BrokeVWOwner
Member
i feel dumber not knowing the answer
dan kerkstra
Veteran Member
I understand there are two plugs together under your trans the inside one is the full line, you remove this plug and put vw trans flud in until it begans to drain out then its full put plug back in, your good to go. Others on here will give you much better info.
2jettasinthedrive
Veteran Member
I think you need to use the speedo cable as a dipstick. Don't pull any plugs yet.
You can find the answer in here somewhere taken from the how-to's at the top of this 101 section: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=288052
Moyerboy
Active member
ok thanks guys I am lost on this little car I want to try and make my auot last a long time, if I can.
dogdots
Vendor
You gotta use VCDS to set the fluid level properly in the 01m trans has to be at a certain temp to get the level correct. Find someone close with VCDS and experience with the 01m (hint hint find a trusted tdi mechanic close to you)
Moyerboy
Active member
oh ok well all i got is the vdub dealer
dieselnewbie
Veteran Member
I had the same question when I first got my car. The 01M auto is supposed to be a lifetime transmission and doesn't have a dipstick or readily accessable fill tube. If you want to check the fluid you need to warm the fluid to a specific temp (hence the need for the Vag Com), then take out the plug to see what hapens. If alot of fluid comes out then there was too much in there, and if nothing comes out then there isn't enough. To add fluid, you need to remove a cover plate and screw in a plug when you're done filling. The Bentley guide does a much better job of explaining this than I do, but I think that that's the jist of it. Personally my trans has been working well all along, but did change the fluid and filter at 200,000 miles just to be safe. Haven't had any issues before or after, but I believe that my experiences with this trans aren't necessarily the norm...
AndyBees
Top Post Dawg
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- May 27, 2003
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- Southeast Kentucky
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- Silver 2003 Jetta TDI, Silver 2000 Jetta TDI (sold), '84 Vanagon with '02 ALH engine
Me dumber too!
Me too!
The dumb question is the one that was never been ask! Right?
Me too!
The dumb question is the one that was never been ask! Right?
Moyerboy
Active member
ok well I do want to change it just to be safe I heard they are a weak tranny but, I didnt buy the car to be a racecar just alittle zip from a tune and great fuel mileage. Ill have to find some one with a vagcom in my area to get the temp and what not o I can attempt to do this. thanks for the helpful words guys
earlthepearl
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- Joined
- Jul 12, 2007
- Location
- Morganton, NC
- TDI
- 2000 New Beetle 5M, 2004 Passat 6M, 2009 Jetta Sedan (buy back), 2010 Touareg (buy back)
Clutching
Before the wife's former 05 Passat TDI, her current Touareg TDI, and a Eurovan, none of which had problems with the auto trans, I've only owned two other cars that were not manuals. Guess what broke on those vehicles first? Having owned lots of cars, 13 of which have been VWs, I've never had a manual trans break on me. Hearing rumors of the eventual demise of "three pedal" cars saddens me.
Before the wife's former 05 Passat TDI, her current Touareg TDI, and a Eurovan, none of which had problems with the auto trans, I've only owned two other cars that were not manuals. Guess what broke on those vehicles first?
Having owned lots of cars, 13 of which have been VWs, I've never had a manual trans break on me. Hearing rumors of the eventual demise of "three pedal" cars saddens me.