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VW Jetta Hybrid is Recalled Because of Transmission Problem

Recently the German automaker VW has issued a recall of the Jetta Hybrid, the only hybrid model included by VW for the US market, for a transmission issue. This model comes with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (also known as DSG).

Advanced hydraulics testing for valve bodies: why there is still no universal solution for mechatronics assemblies?

This part 2 is a conclusion to our 2-part insight into the Transmission Control Module / Mechatronics Units testing.

TEHCM Or MECHATRONIC Automatic Transmission testing. Part 1

Every automatic transmission specialist has their own method of dealing with Transmission Control Modules and mechatronics units issues. Some rebuild them, some replace them, but most curse this complex part of the gearbox. However, do we all know them well? To begin, let us review on what we know about valve bodies.