Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Volkswagen EuroVan BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Selector Mechanism
WARNING:
Before working on engine when it is running, move selector lever into position "P" and apply parking brake.
- With brake pedal not depressed, selector lever in "P" position, and ignition switched on, selector lever should lock and not be able to be shifted out of "P" position. Solenoid for Selector lever lock blocks selector lever.
- With brake pedal depressed, selector lever in "P" position, and ignition switched on, solenoid for selector lever lock releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear.
- With brake pedal not depressed, selector lever in "N" position, and ignition switched on, selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of "N" position. Solenoid for selector lever lock blocks selector lever.
- With brake pedal not depressed, selector lever in "N" position, and ignition switched on, solenoid for selector lever lock releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear.
- The starter must not operate in the selector lever positions "1", "2", "3", "D" and "R".
- On right-hand drive vehicles the starter motor must only operate in selector lever positions "P" and "N" when the locking button in the selector lever handle is not pressed.
- When travelling at speeds above 5 km/h and shifting into selector lever position "N", solenoid for selector lever lock must not engage and block selector lever. Selector lever can be shifted into a driving gear.
- When travelling at speeds below 5 km/h (almost stopped) and shifting into selector lever position "N", solenoid for selector lever lock must not engage until after approx. 1 sec. Selector lever cannot be shifted out of "N" position until brake pedal is depressed.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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