Volkswagen Jetta, Automatic Transmission Shift Knob R&R

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Volkswagen Jetta, Automatic Transmission Shift Knob R&R

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12 жыл бұрын

How to remove and re-install a shift knob on a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS. I understand that Audi and other models are similar.
A special thank You to my daughter, Rose for being videographer and zooming in on all the angles and details.

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@JosephGarcia-th9gf 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Buttttt I have a 2002 VW Jetta and I tried this method for so long, and it didn’t work! Really what u gotta do is put it in 3rd or 4th gear so u have leverage and PUSH THE SILVER BUTTON IN , (not out) and pull the heck outta it I promise you I thought mines was glued on lol, but I finally got it the way I just explained ^-^ good luck

@chrisjvas 2 жыл бұрын

⬆️⬆️⬆️ he’s right

@peterruef1250 Ай бұрын

You make this look easy asf. I have a mk4 Jetta and do this with mine and the button not grabbing the rod

@cheesaliciousable 4 жыл бұрын

Mine is a 2002 prototype according to the owners manual. The shifter assembly is very basic the head of the assembly attaches to the shifter rod with 4 plastic clips, and the actuator inside is spring loaded and is basically a button itself... had to break the silver part to remove the head though, it clipped into the shifterhead in such a way as to be unremoveable otherwise, but was just a decorative piece anyway

@roe2123 4 жыл бұрын

I need to replace the plastic base to the shift area. Anyone know what that's called??

@ozzstars_cars 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, helped me a lot

@vwsurf123 11 жыл бұрын

On my 2000 Golf Non-Trip Tronic. I was able to Puch the chrome sleeve down by hand. And I pushed the button in and it came right off. The button stayed pushed-in until I re-installed.

@johna.4334 5 жыл бұрын

note: i tried this exact procedure and it didn't work -shift knob will not come off. request: can someone please post a link that shows how to remove the shift knob from a non-triptronic mk4 golf w/ auto tranny? cheers.

@user_rinzler 5 жыл бұрын

Yea I’m looking for video That Shows Removal of the Whole Shifter Box The (Thing He Took the Knob Off) Auto 02 Jetta 2.0 Non

@stvnhthr 3 жыл бұрын

Mine finally came off by pushing the shift button in and pulled up, not at all what the video shows

@useronefiveninesix 3 жыл бұрын

my shift actuator rod is completely broken, anyone know where i can buy a new one?

@angelparedes7050 11 ай бұрын

Matt, great video. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked for me. I have a 2003 Jetta Wolfburg edition. I do as you did and get the knob to partially come up but then it stops and won't come the rest of the way. If I push the button, it pulls the knob back down. The silver cover over the button came out all the way and a single spring with it. I can now spin the knob all the way round, but it just won't pop off no matter how hard I pull. I also cannot tell where the spring goes. Can you help? Thank you

@concordautodetailingconcor2731 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing explain clear video thanks bro

@harryhorn2000 8 жыл бұрын

For the non triptronic version, after prying the bottom holder, it is enough to pull up hard to get the gear cover dismantled

@lapto2000 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks men

@Lachevyblindada 11 жыл бұрын

Very good friend video it was a few months ago but this time very well thanks

@MrTicopico 9 жыл бұрын

Hi can you tell how to adjust the reverse on the automatic jette transm ?

@lilsleezee7906 3 жыл бұрын

How do u fix that white thing if it brakes

@Matt2chee 3 жыл бұрын

Go to Pull a Part or some wrecking yard around you.

@davidmazonde2670 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man can you do a video on how to replace the plunger

@TheDarvec1 8 жыл бұрын

Nice, just what I needed to know :)

@denisejimenez6774 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt I’m very late to this video but I recently took off my shifter and I believe I lost the spring that goes between, do I have to buy a new entire shifter or do I just need the spring ?

@JnaDayy 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up a shifter knob off a junk yard jetta and when I took it off, the button went inside the knob. Is that okay for that to happen or is the knob I got busted in some way? I don't want to take off my functional one until I know this one is okay to swap. Thanks in advance.

@Matt2chee 11 жыл бұрын

Cool! There's more than one way to float a boat.

@danieltelkamp6438 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@beatsbyintel2293 8 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the name of the plastic stem that the shifter knob connects to? Mine broke... I've been using a screw driver to switch my gears. Its a 98 VW Passat GLS 1.8L Turbo, if that helps. Thank you in advance.

@Matt2chee 8 жыл бұрын

+beats byIntel Do you have a Pull a Part or some junk yard like that? Go in take it yourself.Less than ten bucks. I used a dab of superglue on a skinny wood skewer to get out the broke piece.

@beatsbyintel2293 8 жыл бұрын

+Matt Tucci thanks for the fast reply. Yea it's a lot of salvage yards and used parts dealers in my area. I just need the stem but these guys out here can "only" sale me the full assembly. I Don't think so. Planning on hitting up the yards this weekend. Thanks again for the upload and your help!

@georgemathews4080 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah if you're a dog it's stuck when you pull the knob out to take the knob off and the knob is stuck how do I get it hunched up

@meganwheeler7793 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Does anyone know how to remove the metal part around the gear shift?

@Matt2chee 8 жыл бұрын

+Megan Wheeler Lift it up, it has spring clips that lock in slots. It is in pretty firmly in there.

@alanskylux9822 2 жыл бұрын

It has clips on the side that attach to a plastic main piece underneath. It's easier when the plastic part around it is taken off, but as the other person mentioned you can just pry it out.

@heliolustosa 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Matt, do you know how to take the chrome part off?

@jonatanlossius 8 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@UsualAverageYougGuy 11 жыл бұрын

great video, can you please make one removing the shifter bezel

@Ioriaaaa 8 жыл бұрын

Could anyone tell me how to change the Automatic Transmission Shifter Cover Strip in flexible plastic? Must I first remove cover silver? How?

@CarlosUbando 8 жыл бұрын

i need help with that too

@ThatGuyOnTV564 7 жыл бұрын

same

@Ioriaaaa 7 жыл бұрын

Andrew Perez you look for on you tube: cambio tiptronic come funziona a alavanca

@Ioriaaaa 7 жыл бұрын

imho we must be removed all the plastic center console ... i see some photo on internet.

@cascadegreen1 9 жыл бұрын

pretty cool but I wanna know how to actually replace the shifter knob on my 2004 automatic 2.0 L Jetta with a whole different shift knob thats more ergonomic...like fpr example the one thats on a 2015 Hyundai elantra...much better looking and easier to handle...any ideas or suggestions? thanks

@JarHype 6 жыл бұрын

did you ever do it? I have the same car and want to do the same thing

@richcovvea1345 8 жыл бұрын

The key pretty much have to do the opposite works in eny gear besides park , SACRIFISE CHROME PLASTIC STEM FIRM GRIP ON GEAR SHIFT PUSH BUTTON IN AN PULL UP

@perre6385 5 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to take out the shift button so it’s just a normal shifter, is there anyway to do that?

@lando5053 3 жыл бұрын

Ya ever figure it out?

@Matt2chee 11 жыл бұрын

sorry. I sold the car directly after this. I took it apart. but there has been a lot of water under the bridge since then. I got down with a good light and just took it apart. Just take your time and be patient.

@timothyrh247 7 жыл бұрын

bought a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI Turbo for $100 all it needs is a new transmission it's an automatic great deal or what what do you think

@timothyrh247 7 жыл бұрын

rebuild kit $536 used$850 not to bad

@Matt2chee 7 жыл бұрын

I drove 300 miles to get an automatic 5 speed for $1,300. everyone around here wanted over $2,000. the remanufactured one was over $4,000 plus labor to put it in.

@stvnhthr 3 жыл бұрын

Mine finally came off by pushing the shift button in and pulled up, not at all what the video shows

@kelsiebender5235 7 жыл бұрын

I've tried exactly what you did and mine won't come off

@nkarroumi 5 жыл бұрын

@Reflex Hello, Were you able to get it off? I have the same issue. 2003 Jetta.

@stvnhthr 3 жыл бұрын

@@nkarroumi Mine finally came off by pushing the shift button in and pulled up, not at all what the video shows

@nkarroumi 3 жыл бұрын

Tabitha miller i just tried again. I pushed in and nothing happened. I dont know if there is a trick to it? Maybe the car should be running? I don’t know. I’ve been trying more than a year. I think mine is just stuck!

@MrDellinx 11 жыл бұрын

i would also like to know how to remove that silver pise so i can slip in a boot

@5.7_TY 8 жыл бұрын

How can I replace the rubber peice under the chrome? I bought a a Jetta that had it missing and the Tiptronic isn't working correctly

@Sezgintilki 7 жыл бұрын

Ty White

@raymorgan76 6 жыл бұрын

Dope! Thx King!

@sebeqsebe 11 жыл бұрын

Hi, HOW TO REMOVE SILVER TRANSMISSION CONSOLE SELECTOR ???

@lopezmiguel4792 7 жыл бұрын

what do i do if i broke the linkage that releases the gear

@Matt2chee 7 жыл бұрын

Junk yard is my best friend.

@carloscisneros1515 2 жыл бұрын

Tried this on my 03 gti and it didn’t work. Don’t try this for my gti peeps

@sezerdenizzagli1496 4 жыл бұрын

Aynı sorun için Polo 2004 9N otomatik vites için yardımcı olunur. Hiçbir ücret falan talep edilmeksizin.

@squidwarddiesel8462 4 жыл бұрын

And I broke the circuit board underneath the metal piece trying to Yankit in to park

@dustenseffron55 9 жыл бұрын

Going to try this with my 99 mkiv

@cesarcf1980 10 жыл бұрын

problems with the automatic transmission?? better the manual??

@kurbuli 6 жыл бұрын

Drive automatic for a month on daily basis, you will not go back to manual, it's just a douche attitude to say what you said and not experience luxury in relaxing driving. Whats even the point of having 2 liter petrol or diesel engine with fwd with manual shifter... and you don't need to have manual to have fun. I had the same thoughts on automatics before I drowe them for a while my mind has totally changed and I will probably preffer auto for all my life. Its just a perspective of a man/woman which is affraid to make changes in their lives. And oppinions like these are just as a baricade for your self improvement. Don't listen to other douches who say oh auto is for woman or old persons, bullshit - every time someone gets in my car asks me how it is to drive auto, expenses etc and no bad oppinions people are interested in something different but are afraid to take risks, here are no risks automatic gearboxes are allready here for decades and they work fine repair costs only exceed just a bit over manuals but the relaxation and not shifting in traffic jams like madman makes it much more than just an old persons gearbox...

@winy68 9 жыл бұрын

I wish I woukdve seen this before I used too much force to take mine off

@Matt2chee 9 жыл бұрын

Scott Winy . I feel your pain. I went to my buddies junkyard and tore a similar car apart to learn.

@502jackal 3 жыл бұрын

The button won't come out at all. Mk4 04 jetta

@rewjik7998 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, i have the same problem with my passat '99 B5. The button just won't move out.

@502jackal 3 жыл бұрын

@@rewjik7998 i've looked at other sources and videos. some push the button in then pull. im gonna look for a owners manual online

@squidwarddiesel8462 4 жыл бұрын

Mine is stuck in 2nd gear help me

@Matt2chee 4 жыл бұрын

You may have an electrical problem. It sounds like it is in limp mode maybe.

@squidwarddiesel8462 4 жыл бұрын

No it the shifting cable came off of the transmission I need a clamp from a story to fix it I put it in park with my hand and brook the computer light board for tell me it I am in wrong but good thing odometer works fine

@squidwarddiesel8462 4 жыл бұрын

Is an analog of problem I threw it in the park to fast

@squidwarddiesel8462 4 жыл бұрын

I treat my car Like there a old beater

@purepetroleumjellly 10 жыл бұрын

My knob comes off no matter what gear it's in, with as little effort as pulling up.

@Matt2chee 10 жыл бұрын

I am blessed to know that.

@Matt2chee 10 жыл бұрын

I didn't ask for your opinion , as small as it is. Your shifter is broke and I could care what you think or do. You are obviously to stupid to look up the correct topic. I think there is a video for that on KZfaq, you should look it up. Have a nice day. Moron.

@purepetroleumjellly 10 жыл бұрын

It's funny how little people do to help someone but when they have something arrogant to say they don't hesitate a bit.

@Matt2chee 10 жыл бұрын

In the first place my first comment whas serious and I meant you no ill will. But you pointed out you ignorance and now I think you are a putz. Go somewhere else. Try Volkswagen, tell them their manual is wrong.

@eurobilt 10 жыл бұрын

Only in America do people get so offended so fast...

@julians5987 6 жыл бұрын

Girl vi

@KindnessMatters69 Жыл бұрын

zapp

@theroseguy7 10 ай бұрын

Too bad it doesn't work

@thetragicprelude9079 3 жыл бұрын

This doesn’t work, at all. I’ve been trying for well over an hour and it doesn’t do shit.

@Matt2chee 3 жыл бұрын

You working on a V-Dub Jetta? Prelude is sweet car.

@thetragicprelude9079 3 жыл бұрын

Matt Tucci yeah that’s my old prelude, now I have a 01 Jetta

@timothyrh247 7 жыл бұрын

i can get one shooed to me for$850

@ranjaeduard3989 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how can i rotate that white plastic that grabs on to the shifter? I want to install a new shift knob and it grabs on at a different angle