Passat Engine Jerk: Troubleshooting & Repair

Hello,

My car sometimes starts to jerk slightly when you release the accelerator in 5th or 6th gear, for example from 100 km/h, and then give it a little gas again at around 60 or 70 (depending on which gear is engaged), essentially easing back on the accelerator. The RPM range where this jerking occurs is approximately 1200-1400, which I don't think is an under-revving range for a diesel engine. This "phenomenon" isn't noticeable in the other gears.

When I accelerate more or give it full throttle, there is no noticeable jerking. Sometimes, the jerking can be difficult to distinguish from vibrations transmitted through the chassis, but you can see that the engine is slightly stuttering by observing the gear lever.

The car has now driven a little over 36,000 km. I noticed the jolting much earlier, but I ignored it because it doesn't always happen. However, I am currently driving a route where the aforementioned driving style is "appropriate" or makes sense, and this continues for an extended period of time.

Other drivers don't notice it, and neither do passengers.

Otherwise, everything is as it should be. Normal fuel consumption, no excessive smoke, very good exhaust flow, and the maximum speed is quickly reached.

What could it be? Could it be a problem with the EGR valve (mine hasn't been touched)?

Regards,

Rudi.

Hi,

I'm having the same problem.
It appears that there are no concrete solutions available.

I already mentioned this in the other forum as well.
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Hi there,

My Passat (still completely original and unmodified) still has that slight hesitation sometimes. I don't really pay attention to it anymore.
The car has approximately 84,000 kilometers on the odometer, and its condition hasn't improved or worsened.
The jerking in my car definitely doesn't come from the dual-mass flywheel. I "experienced" that kind of jerking in another TDI. It's not a subtle jerk; it's a real jolt, and usually only happens during strong acceleration. And when I accelerate hard, this thing really takes off , just like it should.

In the other thread where you asked a question, the cable harness that leads to the PD (Pneumatic Direct Shift) elements is mentioned. You can find more information about it on www.passat3b.de. It's relatively easy to replace this harness. The replacement part costs less than 60 euros.

Is the stuttering you experience only minimal and hasn't gotten worse? If so, I wouldn't do anything. You never know how things will be after a "repair." And even a small amount of effort would be too much for me considering this relatively minor issue that, to be honest, only I notice in my car .

Oh yeah: This whole thing has nothing to do with the transmission. Mine was also replaced. Even with a new transmission, the jerking was exactly the same as before.
Did your transmission also whine? My old car would make a whining noise between 120 and 140 km/h in 5th and 6th gear when accelerating.

Regards,

Delvos.

Hi,

Thank you for the answers.
Okay, so I had the transmission replaced because it was causing problems under partial load conditions.
I heard a faint humming sound. It wasn't a howling yet. It was the same noise.
What you might hear in a rear-wheel drive car when the differential is faulty.

I had also read about the issue with the cable. But then I thought to myself...
As long as it stays like this, I'll leave it that way. I'm not sure if it's related to the central management system (ZMS).
I can't even imagine that. For me, it's more of a very subtle vibration.
barely noticeable. I'll look into it sometime.
I won't spend any money on it, though. If I make further progress, I'll let you know.
I miss you.

Regards,
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Hello,
I'm familiar with something similar from an A4 2.7 TDI, but it occurs at idle or just above it. Audi installed a different software in that case, which shifted the jerking to higher RPMs, making it less noticeable. However, this wasn't a real solution; it was more of a cosmetic fix.
haithamina

Hello,

As far as I know, the 2.7 is a common rail diesel engine. I'm familiar with these kinds of problems from experience with one.
His brother drives a CR Ford, and there's nothing anyone can do to help him with that.

But what surprises me the most is why no one can find the error.
Perhaps they also want to. It can't be that companies are spending huge amounts...
Such errors cannot be found when money is spent on research and development.

"You almost wish you could go back to the old mechanical injection pumps."
Perhaps it's time to go back to using a Euro1 engine and pay more taxes.
as regularly taking the car with a Euro4 engine to the workshop and having something checked or repaired each time.
It's ridiculous to pay a lot of money for a mistake that no one can even find.

Please don't start any environmental discussions.

Regards,
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