"Lenny Wilson" > wrote in message
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> 2003 Jetta GLS with 2.0l automatic and 34k on it has two problems.
>
> When cold there is a slight delay going into gear (D or Reverse) from
> park. When semi cold or just warming up I sometimes get a rather abrupt
> "slamming" into gear going from 2 to 3 or sometimes 3 to 4.
>
> I don't think this has ever happened when the car is fully warmed but I
> can't be certain because it is my wifes car and I don't drive it all that
> much.
>
> Normally first thing I would check is fluid level but it looks like a
> nightmare in this car.
>
> Known problem?
> Any ideas?
> TIA
> Lenny

What are you referring to as the nightmare, checking the tranny fluid level?
Sounds like a typical auto tranny that needs a fluid and filter change, and
possibly adjustment. Unless VW auto trannys in these cars are some odd
bird.