I owned a VW Golf 1999 automatic 1.6 ltr. The car has done...

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Answer by Lily
Submitted on 12/6/2003
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I have a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, and have noticed the same thing, but I suspect that this is due largely in part to the newer Golfs being an electrically controlled vehicle. Some things are just like this; this is not necessarily a problem, just a nuisance, I guess. I wouldn't recommend switching gears from P to D, or R to D, and slamming on the accelerator, anyway. It is recommended to wait several seconds. If you read your owner's manual, it does note that you should not accelerate while you are switching gears at all, and must provide a reasonable (1-3 sec.) period to let your engine adjust to the change. Don't worry about this; it's only normal in an automatic transmission.

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Question by vwgolflee
Submitted on 11/27/2003
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I owned a VW Golf 1999 automatic 1.6 ltr. The car has done about 81000km. The problem is the auto gear does not get engaged immediately when I put the gear from Reverse(R) to Drive(D) or from Parking(P) to Drive(D). It took between 1 to 2 seconds for the gear to get engaged. Does anyone has this problem and how to fix it.

Answer by Yurik
Submitted on 12/5/2003
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I have some problem (VW GOLF 1.8L 1999) but I don't know how to fix it:), sorry.

Answer by bob
Submitted on 1/12/2004
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For the first person, you will need a brand new gear box if you want it fixed.

Answer by vivian
Submitted on 2/5/2005
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I've just bought a Golf 1.4 S. In the morning it takes 2/3 attempts to start and I've also noticed that the clock goes back to 00.00 after starting. Could anyone suggest why this is ?

Answer by George
Submitted on 5/4/2007
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I have the same problem with my VW auto 1999.Also while driving the gear power loose.Sometimes when i turn on the car and put the D,the car as if starts on the 3rd gear.and doesn't give me the necesary power to drive so i have to use it as manual 1st,2nd.3rd,then D .do anybody has this problem?and what is the solution

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