Had a brand spanky new auto gearbox in our VW Sharan 9 months ago as the last one failed at 58,000 miles. This one has done about 5,000 miles and it
is playing up again!
When it changes up from 2nd to 3rd it holds the revs far too long and too high then slams itself into gear but not all the time (typical).
I was in a Q for the car park in Croydon today and went to move off and there was no drive, it just revved. I had to take it out of Drive a few times
before it would behave.
We are suposed to be going to Scotland in it on Tuesday but looks like we will be spending most of the day fart arsing about with hire cars etc
At least it's still under guarentee.
what a bummer!! Do you think that car is trying to tell you something?? 
checked the fluid level?
don't come up its horrible, soooooooo cold and snowing, blowing a gale so bad stuffs been blown all over the place. I'm just hiding in the
living room watching telly as I'll get frostbite if I work on he cars
You could not pick a worse time to get depressed in Scotland, next you'll be saying your bringing a caravan 
Another one -- Sharans & Galaxys don't exactly have brill reputation. Two faults the same are odd though wonder if it could be ECU
related.
I keep recommending Kia Sedonas --- totally lacking in street cred but I know a few taxi drivers who swear by them -- I have hired Sedonas when
abroad a few times the 2.8 diesel is not bad to drive either.
With a name like Sharron, what can you expect, sounds a bit like an Essex girl, and a blonde one at that. Ray
I did some checking apparently some Sharan and Galaxy models use the JATCO transmision as used on the Freelander, some Jag X type, Rover 75.
I know from Rover 75s that this gearbox is very sensitive to fluid level and type Thr fluid level checked when it has reached a specified temperature
via a level plug.
The car was serviced a month ago so all levels should have been done.
I really want to get rid of the damn thing but SWMBO says we gotta keep it for another 5 years!! eeeeek!!!!
Hey ho
From my experience the suggestion that VWs are reliable is a load of bull. Good for 80thou then walk away.
Take a deep breath... and hold your tongue
Galaxy MPV Etc. owners club
Loads of info
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Originally posted by donut
The car was serviced a month ago so all levels should have been done.
You trust the 16 year old minimum wage mechanic to check and fill to the correct levels?
Can you see evidence that an actual new gearbox was fitted 9 months ago ?
Also as said check fluid levels, i would get advice or get someone who knows about cars to do this for you andy 