Volkswagen Passat 1995 Official Factory Repair Manual page 2979

Transmission, checking
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Stall speed, checking
- Connect tachometer (e.g. VAG 1367 engine
tester), or read Engine Speed (RPM) using VAG
1551 Scan Tool (ST) to read measured value
block.
- Hold vehicle stationary with parking brake and
foot brake.
- Start engine and place selector lever in "D"
position.
- Increase Engine Speed (RPM) briefly (max. 5
seconds). When doing this the stall speed listed
in the table must be attained. If necessary,
repeat test after 20 seconds.
- If the final specified stall speed is not attained,
the following malfunctions are probable causes:
Symptom
Stall speed too high:
Stall speed up to 200
rpm too low:
Stall speed more
than 200 rpm too
low:
In cases of doubt, the engine settings must
always be checked first and, if necessary,
corrected.
The transmission must always have the correct
torque converter installed.
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Probable cause
Forward clutch slipping,
free-wheel slipping
Check engine settings
Torque converter
malfunctioning
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