Transmission Identification

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Transmission Identification
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

The 6 speed manual transmission 02Q is installed with either a 4 cylinder diesel engine or a 4 cylinder gas engine, in the following:

  • Jetta from Model Year (MY) 05 through 10
  • Jetta Sport Wagon (US)/Jetta Wagon (Canada) for MY 09
  • Jetta Sport Wagon (US)/Golf Wagon (Canada) from MY 10
  • Jetta from MY 11

Allocation, refer to CODES LETTERS, TRANSMISSION ALLOCATION AND CAPACITIES .

Location on Transmission 

Code letters and build date -arrow 1- manual transmission 02Q -arrow 2-

Fig 1: Identifying Location Of Code Letters And Date Of Manufacture Manual Transmission 02Q
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Manual transmission 02Q -arrow 2-

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Identification - Manual transmission 02Q
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Transmission code letters and build date -arrow-

Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Code Letters And Date Of Manufacture
GWWN34-10271Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Example: GRF 25 11 3
  I I I I
  I I I I
  Code letters Day Month Year (2003) of manufacture

For additional data and information contact the factory.

NOTE:

The transmission code is also listed on the vehicle data label.

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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.