06-16-2015, 02:46 PM
Sounds like a misfire but I have no idea why it would only happen in drive and not manu-matic mode? With my VW/BMW history I have blow many ignition coils over the years and its never mattered which gear its in, just throttle load and RPM.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S