The rod idea was terrific. I got two M6 250mm rods. After loosening the 12 bolts properly I removed 2 completely at opposite diagonals and replaced them with rods with nuts about half way up. Then when I removed the remaining bolts I could control the VB descent squarely and not lose the accumulator piston or the spool valve. This VB weighs 18lbs and on your own under a ramped car reinstalling is tough if you don't have the rod guides while you're trying to ensure the accumulator is positioned properly and nothing is pinched as you slide the VB up the rods to start a couple of bolts. Fernando's guide is nothing short of perfect. My only failing was not having a VCDS and trying the transmission resets using various anecdotal methods like gas down for x seconds etc, or pulling fuses 14/30 to reset TCM. Unlike Fernando, my Jetta is running horrible now even in tiptronic mode. I am waiting for a rented HEX USB CAN cable to arrive next week to do the resets properly and see if something else is amiss before deciding this VB is a dud. It also came from Street Smart and they are excellent at helping and will send another VB out if this one doesn't settle down. Will post later.
Great video. Thanks. About to do this for 2007 Jetta 2.5 with 67K miles and shifting issues and no codes. I love the rod guide idea for replacing VB but also if you choose 2 opposite holes after some bolts are removed you can insert the rods and loosely thread the nuts up to the VB. Then when you remove the final bolts, the VB is supported and you can gradually work it down the rods unthreading nuts as you go and control the point at which the damper/spring drops out so that it isn't damaged by falling.
A good primer in the work required to change the valve body. Thanks! I ended up using a floor jack to raise the valve body in to the case...made inserting the first couple bolts pretty easy. I'd use a jack also to ease removal of the last couple of bolts as well. Thank you!
Nice, but quick question, how much fluid came out after you tested the fluid level? Did you test the correct fluid level? Let it drain at 35°C and 45°C until air bubbles appear while the fluid drips out... Etc
Very well said & done..Also very informative. Question... Do u need the Vcs vw programed to learn the new valve body?Or will the on board car computer do it on its own?
Fernando Eid Pires, Regarding reset the learned values, I made this following this video (thx for it) but my question is, re-learn the kick down, how it is working? After doing the reset in Trans window, went to engine basic setting and group 63 was not coming back again....(before it was visible) 60 it is show, 63 not anymore....
The rod idea was terrific. I got two M6 250mm rods. After loosening the 12 bolts properly I removed 2 completely at opposite diagonals and replaced them with rods with nuts about half way up. Then when I removed the remaining bolts I could control the VB descent squarely and not lose the accumulator piston or the spool valve. This VB weighs 18lbs and on your own under a ramped car reinstalling is tough if you don't have the rod guides while you're trying to ensure the accumulator is positioned properly and nothing is pinched as you slide the VB up the rods to start a couple of bolts. Fernando's guide is nothing short of perfect. My only failing was not having a VCDS and trying the transmission resets using various anecdotal methods like gas down for x seconds etc, or pulling fuses 14/30 to reset TCM. Unlike Fernando, my Jetta is running horrible now even in tiptronic mode. I am waiting for a rented HEX USB CAN cable to arrive next week to do the resets properly and see if something else is amiss before deciding this VB is a dud. It also came from Street Smart and they are excellent at helping and will send another VB out if this one doesn't settle down. Will post later.
Were you able to get it fixed? If so, what was your solution
VCDS Programming: 34:50
(note for self) ❤ Thx for the video. Still using in Aug of 24'. 🤙🏼👍🏽
Great video. Thanks. About to do this for 2007 Jetta 2.5 with 67K miles and shifting issues and no codes. I love the rod guide idea for replacing VB but also if you choose 2 opposite holes after some bolts are removed you can insert the rods and loosely thread the nuts up to the VB. Then when you remove the final bolts, the VB is supported and you can gradually work it down the rods unthreading nuts as you go and control the point at which the damper/spring drops out so that it isn't damaged by falling.
A good primer in the work required to change the valve body. Thanks! I ended up using a floor jack to raise the valve body in to the case...made inserting the first couple bolts pretty easy. I'd use a jack also to ease removal of the last couple of bolts as well. Thank you!
This is super good stuff. I really appreciate you putting this out there for us.
Thanks for the advise and useful tips. Nm = Newton meter is the measure of torque.
Exactly! Nano meters lol
that piston and the spring at 24.00 was the one dropped and didn't knew from where. :) thank you for your video
Haha! Same happened to me!
thank you so much for posting this video
Excellent video! Will be doing mine soon.
Same here
Where can I find the PDF’s for the diagram?
Torque is measured in Newton meters, not nanometers.
Do you remember the torque spec on the brackets that hold the pins that hold the solenoids?
Hi can you tell me what the transmission was doing that you had to replace that part?
Nice, but quick question, how much fluid came out after you tested the fluid level? Did you test the correct fluid level? Let it drain at 35°C and 45°C until air bubbles appear while the fluid drips out... Etc
Very well said & done..Also very informative. Question...
Do u need the Vcs vw programed to learn the new valve body?Or will the on board car computer do it on its own?
how did your guide pins work? when raising the valve body to mate back into position within the transmission?
I know this was done a while back. Do you still have the car and if so, how is the transmission working today?
Did you need to adjust the clutch control valves?
Nm is for newton meter not for nanometers
I was going to say that too!!!
That was driving me nuts!
where do you get the vcds software from?
CHINPAZO VCDS is from Ross-tech www.ross-tech.com/distributors.php
Where did you get the repair manual from
I believe it is this one: manualzz.com/doc/25543870/6-speed-automatic-gearbox-09g
Fernando Eid Pires, Regarding reset the learned values, I made this following this video (thx for it) but my question is, re-learn the kick down, how it is working? After doing the reset in Trans window, went to engine basic setting and group 63 was not coming back again....(before it was visible) 60 it is show, 63 not anymore....
nice work. what do you charge?
How can you tell if it’s the valve body is bad and not anything else?
If it runs fine cold, acts up hot, its probably valve body
Hi. I have beetle 07 2.5l transmission is compatible to jetta 09 2.5l.
I think so.
What year is your Jetta? Because when I try to do Group 63 - Basic Settings (Engine) it’s not available for my 2009 VW Jetta
2007. Try running the latest version of the VCDS!
Do you happen to know where the TCM is located?
Driverside fender
Did you get code P0730?
Appreciate the video. Where did you get the manual from and why was this your second time replacing the valve body?
Thank you so much!!!
Excellent 👍
Not nanometers, newton meters! Check!
Did you get code P0730?
you didnt show a good angle for pulling these wires the hardest part
SHOW!!!
Seu inglês aportuguesado está ok 👌 😂😂
Judging from the Ramps I'm worried for the rest of the video