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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003PASSAT SEDAN 4MOTION (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4Motion (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan 4Motion (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)SECTION Service and Repair
Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch-F125-, replacing
Removing
- Remove left wheel.
- Remove left-hand transmission bracket.
- Unscrew bolts and detach multi-function TR switch -F125- from transmission; pull switch off selector shaft.
Installing
Place multi-function TR switch -F125 centered on selector shaft. Do not cant or use force when installing. Danger of damaging switch contacts.
- Fit multi-function TR switch -F125- on selector shaft: flat section in splines in switch -3- must coincide with flat section on selector shaft -1-.
- Turn switch so that hole -4- on switch housing can be fitted on locating pin -2- on transmission housing.
- Bolt multi-function TR switch -F125- to transmission and tighten.
- Install left-hand transmission bracket.
- Remove left wheel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.