Automatic Transmission Problems on Volkswagen and Audi How to Reset and Fix - Quick and Easy!

In this video I demonstrate and describe the brief process on how to reset the engine and transmission control modules on VW, Audi, Skoda, and Seat vehicles built starting in the late 1990s equipped with an electronic drive-by-wire throttle. The steps to reset these modules is as follows:

1/ Get into the passenger side drivers seat of the vehicle;
2/ Close the Drivers Door;
3/ Lock all of the Vehicles Doors;
4/ Switch the Ignition to the Accessory position;
5/ Wait for at least 15 seconds;
6/ Push the Accelerator Pedal all the way down (as far as it will go) and hold it there for at least 30 seconds;
7/ Whilst still holding the Accelerator Pedal down switch off the Ignition ;
8/ Switch of the Ignition;
9/ Remove your foot from the Accelerator pedal;
10/ Remain sitting in the car (with all of the doors locked) for at least 3 minutes;
11/ Start the Vehicle
12/ Drive the Vehicle how you would normally drive for 15 minutes.

By following the procedure outlined in this video it may help resolve potential transmission issues in your vehicle, but be advised that this is not a substitute for having a professional technician resolve major internal mechanical issues in your engine or transmission if the vehicle continues to have issues after performing this procedure.

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[Oogaboogabooboo]

I love that it’s perfectly timed out so that when you finish the video the 3 minutes of waiting is done. Perfect

[joons]

I have a 2017 passat rline 1.4tsi which is now 6yrs old, and developed a judder when pulling away in 1st gear. I was going to book it into a dealer at the cost of god knows how much, but after some searching, I found this video. All I can say is Wow! No judder and gear change is as smooth as silk, and the engine is definitely purring quieter now. Once again, thank you very much!!

[HaroldTillman-rm]

Thanks so much for this video. It saved me $8, 500.00 USD. The dealership told me that it wouldn't accept the code and charged me $398.00 to hook it up to their computer. They said the electronics in the transmission were bad. They would have to replace the transmission for $8, 500.00 dollars. It wouldn't shift past 3rd gear and was banging when shifting gears. Drove it home at 45mph. I saw this video and it took me 3 tries but now the 2007 VW beetle runs great. Dishonest dealership, I think so. Certified VW mechanics can't put the code in but I can by using this video. Thanks again you are the greatest.

[alanfoo]

Following your method, my 2007 VW Rabbit indeed improved the gear shifting (from 2nd to 3rd gear), making much smoother and reducing the jerkiness. Thank you very much for helping me save money and solved the problem.

[tigrecbernetico]

Thank you very much, I thought it was a joke but I followed the steps and it really did work in my new beetle! You saved me a lot of money!!!

[StunkleFugat]

Thanks mate, great video and timing. I reset while in Cole’s car park, but I’d had a few so I didn’t drive home. My wife drove but I didn’t ask her how it felt as she never notices any difference with the car. Will go for a long drive tomorrow and give feedback. Thanks again 😊

[mattsnoozle]

This reset worked to reset limp mode on my 2013 VW Jetta TDI. DPF and EGR valve(s) are clogged. This method enabled me to exit limp mode and regenerate the DPF 🚗 👍

Thanks a zillion to the fine gentleman that took the time and effort to make this video. Sincerely appreciate it 😁

[alvarobernuy]

Thank you for your assistance. It worked. And within seconds could tell a huge difference. Thank you

[zsoltrusko]

Hi, thanks for this video. IT WORKED like a charm on my 01 Allroad 2.5V6 tdi Tiptronic. The issue we had was some occasions it shifted too late (at 3000 rpm) and had extremely bad gas mileage. Now it learned to shift nicely below 1800 rpm and shows consumption numbers I have never seen on that screen before. Thanks again

[hydrogradd]

I'm taking my A3 in for oil leaks tomorrow and was going to tell them i was having trouble with the transmission... you just saved me almost 2k, many MANY thanks!!

[AlexM]

THANK YOU! Was having weird shifting and odd intermittent idling. I have changed almost all sensors and even replaced fuel pump, filter. This cured my problem instantly. Gears shift like when I first bought my jetta in 2009. So thankful for people like you!

[spurigo]

This actually worked like a charm! I have a 2005 Jetta TDI wagon that got a new automatic transmission and for the last 2 years after getting it back from the shop it has had a very hard shift from 2nd to 3rd gear and not very smooth in others this reset just made this car feel brand new. Thank you!

[olivergawe]

Thank you so much,
I have just followed these steps in my Audi A3, 1, 4T and the transmission feels brand new.

[katfischer]

Thank you soo much for this very helpful and well made video! My 2018 VW Tiguan had been struggling with acceleration, jumpy shifting and poor gas mileage after getting some work done @ VW. They dismissed my concerns since no lights were on but I knew it felt sluggish. Followed your steps and now it’s got its edge back! Responsive, getting better mileage, and much more enjoyable to drive. I live in sport mode and like to “drive it hard” haha. Can’t thank you enough!!

[Vpeezy]

This is one of the best guides I have ever watched; and it is receiving my first comment. Amazing job and I am going to test this out later on today!

[Washonico]

Awesome procedure, i've just instaled a new CAI, camshaft position sensor and upgraded the coil packs, so for a few kilometers the car was jerky and was doing "weird" stuuf over low RPM accelerations. After the reset the car felt stronger under acceleration and overall more reliable. Hope stays that way. Thanks for the video!!

[frankarvia]

It worked on my daughter’s 2006 beetle. The transmission was not down shifting now after doing this it magically worked perfectly

[irextion]

Thanks drew, this worked on our VW GOLF 2011, made me look very clever in front of the in laws 😂😎

[autumnleaves]

Good morning everyone so I drive a Audi q5 2016 it has 111000 miles on it love my car but every since I bought it in April of this year it has been jerking are bucking in D mode S mode and M mode I was tired of driving like that today I went to research what can cause jerking and bucking and how to fix when accelerating I found this channel and I did the steps and guys I kid you not guys my car went 120 on the highway smooth as butter with gear changing I tried all the drive modes and it works thank you sir for saving me money to go mechanic to get my car fix 😊 to all you guys who say it’s not working it did for me have a good one

[YiselRivera-vv]

My Audi a4 07 has been in limp mode for two months and I have replaced about ten sensors and parts. I recently did the head gasket valve cover and still nothing had changed and limp mode was still on. Today I watched this video and unplugged my ground for a few hours and did this and it’s now out of limp mode. I’m still having problems w acceleration into gear but it’s driving. Thank you so much