My 01 Jetta won't go into reverse and I have to start in low gear to shift

Asked by It's May 18, 2023 at 10:23 AM about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I need to know the steps I should take to fix car
that has no reverse ...in all gears it will go forward
if u hit gas even in park ..I think it's limp mode but
idk if so how do I get it out of limpmode

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Sounds like you have multiple problems, if reverse is actually gone then the transmission needs overhauled, it also sound like you have linkage and selector switch trouble. I think it’s time for you to take to to your favorite shop and get it checked.

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