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I got this query regarding the VW auto and i just wondered if the forum might be able to help, when starting the car (nothing on, dash not lit up), should i moved the transmission lever out of 'P' (park) and put it into 'N' (neutral), then start the engine, and when turning off put the lever back into 'N', then turn off the engine (lights on the dash), and then put it into the 'P' position?

The reason i ask, is, that i've always notice when i come to a stop (parking up) engine still on, and running, i move the gear lever into the 'P' positon, this can sometime not be a smooth to get in, and so...

...When i come to the car the next time and start it, it starts with more vibrations (i let it idle for 30 40 seconds), and as i move the gear lever out of the 'P' position it again is not a smooth to release, but the moment i get it out of 'P' engine seems happier (no vibrations).

Sorry about this....but i've got to fully explain it all, to those that care....

I've recently suddenly noticed, when i come to a stop, and find that moving into 'P' is not smooth, if i then go into 'R' (reverse), move the car just a fraction, then try 'P' again, it will go in nice and easy. When i next start the car there's none of these ecessive vibrations.

Does anyone else experiance this?, Why do i need to put it into 'Park' anyway, carn't i just leave it in 'Neutral' like a manual car?, i'm concerned about this because i don't want to cause any ecessive wear or damage, and also don't what to leave the car in an unsafe way.

Any help, or pointers on what's the best thing to do would be great!

regards
Livio

Would be better in the MKV section mate

Cheers ModifiedMadness, can i direct it to that section, or do i have to start it afresh in that section?

regards

woohoo Ive got an auto, mk4 mind, still only cars ive owned are auto so I know about um a bit.

- To start the car you should always be in park (p)... (usually wont start, nothing will happen if in drive)

- Only use (P) when you are stopping and getting out. You dont use it whilst at traffic lights etc, you can put it into neutral but keep your foot on the brake (this is the proper practice for automatics, I passed my test in an automatic, you dont put it in park)

Hope that helps, you dont even have to put it in neutral in says in the official vw handbook as the car is ok in drive for idling. However I put mine in if stopping at lights. But if just a pause for a bit no need.