New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (BNU) (2005)
Fluid - M/T: Customer Interest
M/T - Humming Noise When Turning at Low Speeds
34 06 02
June 12, 2006
2011899
Affected Vehicles
Supersedes TB Group 34 number 06-01 dated June 5, 2006 due to Golf model
Condition
Customer States Humming Sound From Front of Vehicle During Cornering
Customer may state humming sound coming from front of vehicle on turns in vehicles equipped with 02J or 0A4 manual 5 speed transmission. The hum
may be more noticeable during slow speed turning maneuvers with steering wheel almost to full travel. The hum diminishes with steering wheel straight.
Technical Background
Hum may be generated by the differential spider gear contacting the one piece thrust washer when under load.
Production Solution
New transmission oil Part No. G 055 726 A2 incorporated in transmission production plant. Transmissions with new oil installed begin with VINs in
table.
Service
0A4 Manual 5 Speed Transmission, Draining and Re-filling
If the vehicle exhibits this condition, drain and re-fill transmission as follows:
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It is no longer possible to accurately check transmission oil level in the same manner as previous model years.