The problem is best described as a typical lugging sound and engine vibration around 2000 rpm just before the transmission switches gears. It is especially apparent around 2000 RPM in 6th gear around 60 MPH. Push down gently on the accelerator and it sounds like the car is starting to lug down. When driving steady, but as the car starts up a slight grade the lugging sound and engine vibration starts and it's most prevalent if I'm cursing around 60 MPH. The vibration is more at the frequency of the engine RPM. At speeds over 72 MPH the annoying sound and associated engine vibration seem to dissipate.
Just visited the dealership and of course they say everything is with in specs, they couldn’t duplicate the problem and didn’t do anything. And, of course they didn’t do anything but it seems to be worse after they didn’t do anything. Believe it.
2005 New Beetle TDI Automatic
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