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October 21, 2005 Service bulletin

When slowing to a stop, a harsh 3RD gear to 2ND gear downshift is felt and/or after slowing to a near stop...

Volkswagen technical service bulletin 0416 for 2004 Volkswagen Passat.

Bulletin number
0416
Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Summary
When slowing to a stop, a harsh 3rd gear to 2nd gear downshift is felt and/or after slowing to a near stop then accelerating again, a clunk is felt. Update programming (flashing) transmission control module (TCM) for harsh shifting. Tt

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