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Volkswagen Passat TDI Reverse Gear Failures and Noise in Manual Transmission Models are Common

• engine running to red line and unable to "kill" by turning off key
  driving car 60 mph and it redlined. Tried to shut off by turning off key and it kept running....

  Q&A > Volkswagen > 1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI

• Torque converter failed, should I also replace the transmission?
  The car sat for 12 days in mild winter weather from 12/14 - 12/26. Initial engine start was re...

  Q&A > Volkswagen > 2005 Volkswagen Passat TDI

• Premature Wear in Multi-Link Suspension Components May Cause Noise
  Premature wear in various multi-link suspension components can cause noises that are difficult...

  Common Problems > Volkswagen Passat TDI

• Vehicles Using Biofuels May Have Injection Pump Failures
  Cars using biofuel typically have problems with injection pump failures; symptoms can include a...

  Common Problems > Volkswagen Passat TDI

• ABS Light Due to ABS Control Module Failure
  The anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may fail causing the ABS light to illuminate. F...

  Common Problems > Volkswagen Passat TDI