AboutRon Wolff Expertise I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979:
Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus
Areas of expertise years 1968-1979
Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines
VW Brake system replacement
Automatic Stickshift transmission
VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing)
Westfalia Electrical system dual battery
Westy Refridge Repair
Westy Cabinet Repair
Westy
AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys)
Soundproofing
General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses
VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes
VW Distributor Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 2/26/2007 Subject: 2002 Jetta VR6 24 VALVE no reverse when cool
Question hi Ron, i have a 02 jetta vr6 with an automatic transmission. After i start the car and put it into reverse, the reverse will not work. There's a timer between the speedometer and the rpms after it reads about 10 minutes idling the reverse works fine and will keep working fine till i let the car sit for a couple of hours. Then it repeats the process. Once running the car shifts fine. Note: car did have a low battery and was replaced with an ordinary one. I would greatly appreciate your help.
Answer Hi Abel,
The first thing you need to do is check your automatic transmission fluid level. (this must be done when the engine is warm) If you need fluid, check your owners manual and top off with fluid recommended for your vr6.
If that is not the problem, go have your transmission fluid drained, FLUSHED, and filter replaced.
If none of these procedures corrects the problem, your valve plunger for reverse may be sticking within the transmission until heat expands the chamber. This would have to be serviced by a transmission shop.
