Alhambra 1.9TDI Auto Tiptronic - Cannot engage reverse gear

[Caloma55]

When I select reverse, nothing happens. The selector lever moves into reverse but the gear does not engage. The car drives fine when going forward. Diagnostic performed by VW main dealer does not show any fault. My garage does not know what to do. The car is 5 years old with 100K miles on the clock. Has anyone any ideas? Any help/suggestions greatly appreciated.

 

[Jochen]

Hi,
Sounds like you may have a problem with the automatic gearbox, these a common to have problems, your best bet is to take it to a good autobox specialist who can repair it as they are very expensive from vw/seat.
Jochen.

 

[Dave-G]

How can I contact the original poster to see if he got the matter sorted please. I have the same issue with my Galaxy Auto and they are the same car.

 

[Dave-G]

Obviously nothing doing here - and since I don't have a SEAT could the mods delete my membership please? I have searched for a delete button myself but cannot find one.

No pique involved thanks - just no point being in a forum I won't be using guys.

 

[abdhak]

When I select reverse, nothing happens. The selector lever moves into reverse but the gear does not engage. The car drives fine when going forward. Diagnostic performed by VW main dealer does not show any fault. My garage does not know what to do. The car is 5 years old with 100K miles on the clock. Has anyone any ideas? Any help/suggestions greatly appreciated.

Found a garage in forest gate east london can get recon done on 1.9 tdi auto box for £750 also they can deliver box anywhere in country, if you cant get to them, for £750 exchange unit. resonable price considering what main dealer want. reverse band they do for £599 all in 02082211633 hope that helps