TIPTRONIC??

[passatdriver]

Hey all...

i am in the process of purchasing a 2000 Passat 1.8T with the five speed auto tranny w/TIPTRONIC.

the transmission shifts perfect when in D and if you use 4-2 that works fine as well...but if I slide the shifter to the right and try to use the tiptronic, it does nothing but shift by itself if i push it forward to a higher gear, it does nothing, if i pull it back to a lower gear it does nothing.... is there some sort of switch that controls the tiptronic that could have come unplugged or what could be the issue?????

[SB_Beetle]

I would think twice about buying it. The tiptronic should work the instant you push it to the right.

[PSD]

It is an issue can't tell you what is wrong without scanning the vehicle... I would have them fix that issue b4 you buy the vehicle...

[vfock]

Maybe is wet the tiptronic control, somebody throw a drink on the shifter and lost the electrical contact, try with a contact cleaner....