Just in case I did not close this thread, and someone was waiting for the
solution...............

It was damaged insulation allowing water and dirt to create electrical
problems with the auto trans shifting correctly.
http://vwdoc1.tripod.com/personal/in...into_trans.jpg

FIXED now, but I removed the Valve Body harness to thoroughly inspect it.
http://vwdoc1.tripod.com/personal/in...ess_sealed.jpg

The Valve Body was fine!

later all,
dave
(One out of many daves)