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'01 VW Golf does not move without applying throttle when you shift into drive


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DragginTheLine...
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Aug 20, 2022, 8:08 AM

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I'm not sure if this is a transmission issue or not. When I shift my '01 VW Golf into drive it won't start going forward until I apply a bit of throttle. After that it works without issue, transmission seems to shift fine, no obvious issues other than that. A buddy of mine told me that could be a throttle cable but that doesn't make any sense to me. What do you guys think?


Hammer Time
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Aug 20, 2022, 8:31 AM

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Re: '01 VW Golf does not move without applying throttle when you shift into drive Sign In

Our trans expert Gary will be along but in the meantime have you had the fluid level checked?



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DragginTheLine...
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Aug 20, 2022, 8:45 AM

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Not yet, need to break out my jack and get that done.


Hammer Time
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Aug 20, 2022, 8:50 AM

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Re: '01 VW Golf does not move without applying throttle when you shift into drive Sign In

Remember, the car has to be level and running.

It would also be helpful if you post the VIN# to identify the components.

Also if your trans is a 4 speed or 5 speed.



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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Aug 20, 2022, 9:31 AM)


DragginTheLine...
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Aug 20, 2022, 6:21 PM

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Re: '01 VW Golf does not move without applying throttle when you shift into drive Sign In

Here's the vin:

WVWBT21J91W102639


gsferraro
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Aug 23, 2022, 4:02 AM

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Re: '01 VW Golf does not move without applying throttle when you shift into drive Sign In

Fluid level check first for sure? Gary






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