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Old 01-13-2005, 06:07 PM
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Default Tranny problem?

Seems as if I have transmission problems. My mechanic informs me that my car never wants to hit 5th gear (98 a4q auto/tip)so it remains in fourth gear. What could be the problem? He suggested changing the tranny fluid may solve the problem, but stressed "may". Any ideas? I don't know what to do! Apparently neither does my mechanic.
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Any VAG codes?
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Nothing related to the transmission
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Default BAD NEWS

Get ready for some bad news. Audi tips/auto trannies are notorious for giving out on people.

I'm a victim. 1998 AVANT A4 tip went bad with 92,000 miles.
New tranny costs `1700.00 to 2000.00 and to put it in another 3,000.00. If you have a warranty on your car better use it, or try to sell the car
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****. I suppose I'm in denial about the whole situation. My mechanic suggested tranny fluid change. Any chance that could solve things?
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Default when it went bad, had you EVER changed the fluid/filter? It's just a machine...

neglect it and it will break.

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IMO .. worth a shot.
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