I got a replacement set of solenoids from eBay and noticed: A. theyre same size (I some other videos where the 'new and improved' versions were smaller). B. No paperwork came with so Im gonna try and copy what YOU did - Just look so find similarities in new to old. I hope that does the trick. Come back later to report my findings. 😊
i'm doing this job and all the solenoids are the same except the one at the end and you can clearly see the difference (and of course the small ones are different, but both the same and they don't go bad) Clear video on the job, but I note you didn't mention the accumulator that can fall out when you drop the valve body.
Yes, the accumulator is a pain - both when removing and installing. I didn't know what is was called, but that was the piece I need a friends help to place while i was lifting it back in. Thanks for sharing the feedback. Not sure what to make of the differences in the final solenoid.
I have a jetta 2.5 engine automatic transmission. Looked like the same setup that you have. I'm not sure if your transmission has a plug up top but instead of pumping ATF fluid from the bottom I just loosened another plug from up top and was able to use a 1/2" clear vinyl tube to feed fluid down in there until it came out the plug from the pan. Then everything else like you said - 35 - 40 C temp and drain till it drips.
Thanks for sharing man, I learned alot. I have the 2017 Passat 1.8 tsi with the same transmission and problems, and came across your videos researching. I never even knew how long these transmissions were around. It was a shame to own a car 10 years newer than your beetle with the faulty transmission. I'm looking into replacing the valvebody itself with a reman. or replacing the solenoids like you did.👍
Wish I found this video a couple of weeks back when I replaced the solenoids on my daughter's '06 Jetta. Anyway, pieced it together from various videos here. Most guys seem to just replace the whole valve body unfortunately, which isn't a bad way to go, just more costly (especially if it's just your solenoids which are bad). And yes, the numbers and the color of the replacements seem to differ but my 2¢ is that the end one with the squared tip was a b!tch to remove and even harder to install (had to "press" that one in there with a large pair of channel locks) and there was also one of the middle ones which didn't have a "50" on the end but instead a symbol. As far as your solenoids not entirely fixing your issue, are you sure you diagnosed it correctly? Bad solenoids in the 09G usually present themselves as working perfectly fine when cold but once things warm up, that's when the hard shifts and late shifts start. Ours would go into limp mode too when this happened (would miss the shift from 3rd-4th). How did your transmission fluod smell when you initially drain it? If it smelled like burnt rubber then your clutches are probably shot.
*IMPORTANT: Although this fixed some of my transmission issues, it did not completely fix all the issues. When the transmission warms up (after about 20 minutes) the transmission problems return (hard down shifts, flared shifts). I believe this issue is caused by a warn out valve body. See this follow up video I made sharing the next steps I took. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ccwH93hAsuM.html
Ouch! That is a lot of time and coins to spend on something that didn't get fixed. I get that. Sometimes you have to try when the problem is not coded or in your face and obvious. Still, the video is amazing!! Thanks
What kind of transmission fluid did you use? Auto part store online search list a lot of different brands, Dextron VI, Mercon V, multi vehicle, etc. about $10/qt. I know a lot of people recommend much more expensive Pentosin, Ravonol about 3.5x more expensive. I have a black 2007 VW Rabbit 2.5L, with the shifting issues. I plan to replace the complete valve body with a used one from the same year/model/color 🙃car where the owner said it ran well. Your videos will help!
Hi, great video bthw, I also saw your other video of some problems showing after but I have a question for you. How many quarts did you put since looks like you drained all the fluid. This tranny holds up to 7.4 quarts full fill. I dont think it is wise to pour the liquid first than wait for the temp to rise at recommended levels and then drain it. Shouldn't you pour the fluid while engine running? Thanks
Hello how are you I’m having a problem with my 2010 Volkswagen Jetta codes reading are P0748 and output speed sensor which I changed. I used an obd scan tool to get the codes and a cousin of mine used is advanced scan tool and it read solenoid #6
It did not look like very much fluid came out when you drained it. Maybe just the video editing, but was the level correct? Low fluid level will cause wonky shifting for sure.
@@DadWagon I was saying “oh no his poor camera!” When the dripping was 3-d directly into the shot. I use a old Samsung phone when I do the under the car shots in case this happens :) good video!
Awesome video! I’m currently having some issues with my 2014 Jetta 1.8T. So when scanning my vehicle with OBDeleven I got a DTC at the transmission of P079500 (Pressure Control Solenoid C Malfunction). I guess my question is, could this mamfunction at solenoid C cause the vehicle not to move in any gear? I’m trying to figure out if the transmission needs to be removed due to failure of torque convertor or just need to replace the valve body. Thanks!
"I had someone help me because there is one loose piece that you have to be sure goes in the right spot." Any further information on what that piece is, where it goes, what it looks like??
mine was similar where the colors were not matching - you have to look very carefully at the channels within each solenoid and make sure they're the same pattern as the one you're removing.
I have a 2006 5 cyl jetta that has been having this problem for years. I have been planning to replace the valve body but I instead ordered one of the transgo shift kits. Why did you replace the solenoids instead of using one of the shift kits?
@@DadWagon i have put a lot of research into this. I did not think the issue was the solenoids. I think the issue is the sludge in the valve body itself, and the holes or something inside that get reemed out. Its worth spending $80 on a shift kit (or your $130 on the solenoids) over spending $800 on a new valve body.
@@crateandbarrels Now that I've looked it up - i've seen a couple people use that kit now. I see in the instructions there are a few holes that you increase the size of, as well as clean up the solenoids. What has made you wait to try it out?
