Hi All- I have 2003 1.8T 120 K on it.... I have notice from last few days when I start the car and shift in “D” as soon I press the guess I heard some “chuggg” noise from Transmission it happen only first time when I shift the car in “D” if I stop the car on red light and press again nothing happen ...If I turn off the car and start again and shift in “D” I heard the same noise again seems like something engaging in Transmission one time only.... I am not driving my car it’s par in my garage need help !!!!

 

I believe there is a TSB on this sound...google it =)

 

I have a 1.9tdi multitronic, I've noticed this sound also when I start reversing and then when I move forward. It only happens once in reverse and then in forward, But nearly everytime I go for a drive. Its a short sound, not quite a crunch sound but sounds like a slight grinding of something. I have had the TCM replaced recently and the engine remapped to 160bhp from 130. Still there after all this work. Is it something to be worried about! Please say its not!!!