Why does my car die when placed in reverse??

Asked by Josh Nov 07, 2020 at 10:32 AM about the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SEL with Sunroof

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hi. My 2011 vw Jetta dies immidiatly when placed in
reverse.. It started about 2 weeks ago when my battery
exploded out of no where! I replaced the battery and its
running just fine other than the lack of reverse. The check
engine light, ABS , tire pressure and and few other lights
stay on as well. Its throwing an abs code as well. Can
anybody please help me get this thing back on track???

3 Answers

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I'd start by looking over the electrical, if the battery exploded the acid inside may have created a short

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Hello friend, managed to solve the problem? I have my car a vw Jetta variant 2012 2.5 with the same problem, when you engage the revese the engine goes out, I have checked the entire electrical system and do not find the defect. Forward is all normal

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I have the same car and it has started doing the same thing (same warning lights as well), but my battery didn't explode. Did you resolve the issue?

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