Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Application and ID

Identification of Transmission

The 096 4-speed automatic transmission is installed in the Passat from 1990 in combination with the 4- and 6-cylinder engine.

Location of I.D. Data on Transmission Case

096 Transmission I.D. Number Locations:

^ Code Letters and Manufacture Date (arrow 1).

^ Transmission Type Data (arrow 2).

096 Transmission I.D. Number Location:

^ Transmission Type Data - Close-up View (arrow 2)

096 Transmission I.D. Number Location:

^ Code Letters and Manufacture Date - Close-up View (arrow 1)

096 Transmission I.D. Number Layout:

^ Code Letters and Manufacture Date - Example.

^ The Transmission Code Letters are also given on the vehicle data plates.

Transmission Code Letter Charts.

096 Automatic Transmission Identification Chart:

096 Automatic Transmission Identification Chart:

Transmission Control Module Function Chart:

System Tested Components: