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VW Jetta 5 Transmission Fault: OBD Code P0735 - Fix for Gears 1-3 Only

Model: vw jetta 5 Fault Code: P0735 Posted: 2017-02-28 05:24

The vehicle exhibits an OBD2 diagnostic code P0735, indicating a transmission issue. Based on technical analysis, only gears 1, 2, and 3 should be addressed during troubleshooting — gears 4, 5, and 6 are unaffected. The fault is specifically related to the transmission control system monitoring gear engagement timing. To resolve this, it is recommended to isolate and test gears 1 through 3 first. After adjusting these gears, enter limp mode using a diagnostic tool to verify code P0735 clears or stabilizes.

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P0735
Comments (3)
Anonymous 2017-02-28 05:36

Only adjust gears 1st, 2nd, and 3rd — do not modify gears 4th, 5th, or 6th. After making these changes, enter limp mode using a diagnostic machine to confirm the P0735 code is resolved.

Anonymous 2017-02-28 05:38

Adjust only gears 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Then proceed to limp mode via diagnostic tool to check for resolution of code P0735. JOHNNY

Anonymous 2017-07-28 05:51

I am experiencing the exact same issue — did anyone find a root cause? I'm completely stuck and replacement transmission costs are extremely high.