Problem Reports
Volkswagen Passat TDI
Report: Check Engine Light Due to Faulty Torque Converter
Volkswagen Passat TDI Problem
Model Years Affected: 1998, 2004, 2005
Drive Train Affected: 2WD
Average Mileage: 113,160 mi (74,800 mi - 135,000 mi)
A problem with the torque converter can cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate.
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Visitor, 2005 Volkswagen Passat TDI, 2WD, 100,200 mi
P0741 light came on and it looks like a torque clutch converter problem.
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Visitor, 2005 Volkswagen Passat TDI, 2WD, 74,800 mi
Low miles kept regular maintenance, P0741 cose, which shows torqye conv. Failure
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Visitor, 2005 Volkswagen Passat TDI, 2WD, 121,000 mi
Check engine light illuminated. Dealer checked the code and found it to be a fault with the torque converter. Apparently there is a reprogramming that can be done related to this, but it didn't fix the fault. Quoted $1,500 just for the torque converter, plus $800 in labor.
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AnointedHelp, 2005 Volkswagen Passat TDI, 2WD, 134,800 miEnthusiast
The MIL indicator came on 1/5/12. I took the car in on 1/7 to have VW run a diagnostic check. After two checks, I was informed that the torque converter has failed and it will be $2,7000 to replace. In addition to this they advised that I should have the transmission replaced for $4,900 since they are sure if the transmission is about the fail as well. Is it common for the torque converter to fail? What could I have done to prevent this or is this a VW engineering issue? So disappointed. I will just buy another car.
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Visitor, 2004 Volkswagen Passat TDI, 2WD, 135,000 mi
Engine light came on. It felt like the car was being held back when accelerating. Dealer stated engine code indicated I needed a new transmission for $4300 plus.
I second opinion from an independent shop said the torque converter was the problem as stated in a VW TSB. The repair $1900. Problem fixed!Flag ThisLike0