VW & Audi DSG Gearbox ECU

Volkswagen Audi DSG transmission fault

VW and Audi DSG Gearbox ECU problem

(Mechatronic Control Module Fault)

 

This is a very common problem for all Volkswagen and Audi vehicles fitted with the DSG (Mechatronic) 6-speed gearbox system.

The problem will normally be intermittent with the P R N D S light flashing and the gearbox going into the neutral (N) position, being unable to select forward or reverse gears. If left to cool down then the DSG gearbox will begin to work normally again. The fault will always become more permanent with time if left untreated.

 

The usual option when dealing with this issue is often opt to purchase an expensive new unit from manufacturer which will only come with a short 1-year warranty. Another glaring issue with this is that the defect has not been dealt with at production level meaning that new units are prone to fail in the same manner, usually after the short warranty period.

 

However our consumer friendly solution of rebuilding the original unit will engineer out the defect meaning that it will not fail again, plus we will provide an unlimited mile lifetime warranty.

 

 

 

Common Failure symptoms:

  • No forward or reverse gears
  • Dropping out of selected gear
  • PRNDS light flashing
  • No communication to the gearbox ECU

 

Common fault codes:

  • P0751 17135 – Shift Solenoid 1 (N88) Short To Ground
  • P0756 17140 – Shift Solenoid 2 (N89) Short To Ground
  • P0761 17145 - Shift Solenoid 3 (N90) Short To Ground
  • P0766 17150 - Shift Solenoid 4 (N91) Short To Ground
  • P0746 17130 – Pressure Control Solenoid 1 (N215) Short To Earth
  • P0776 17160 – Pressure Control Solenoid 2 (N216) Short To Earth
  • P0716 17100 - Transmission Input Speed Sensor (G182) Implausible Signal
  • P0722 17106 - Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195): No Signal
  • P1707 18115 – Interference In Mechatronic Module

 

 

DSG removal: For removal instructions please see this page

 

Test and rebuild:

Once all the internal faults have been identified using our HIL testing rigs our technicians will rebuild the DSG mechatronic unit using only the highest rated components. Post rebuild testing under real-world load and driving conditions will ensure that the unit does not fail again.

 

Programming:

No coding will be needed when you receive this unit back from us, all programming is retained during test and rebuild.

 

Quality:

We have been rebuilding this DSG system type for many years and our quality control is second to none meaning that we can confidently provide our unlimited mile lifetime warranty.

 

Warranty:

Lifetime unlimited mileage*

 

How do I get my unit rebuilt?

Choose your part number or select your vehicle above, choose your part number and click ‘Get Yours Rebuilt’

Print the payment/booking confirmation email.

Package the VW Audi DSG mechatronic inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box).

Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).

Once received we will test, rebuild and return your DSG with an unlimited mileage lifetime warranty. (if your unit turns out not to be faulty then we will refund your payment less a small testing fee and return shipping)

 

What if I don’t want to pay up front?

This is not a problem, if you prefer this option then follow the following steps:

Fill in and submit this test form.

Print the booking confirmation email.

Package the VW Audi DSG mechatronic inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box).

Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).

Once received, we will test your DSG and call you to advise on the outcome of testing, if your unit is faulty and you choose to go ahead with the rebuild then we will take payment over the phone using a debit/credit card.

We will then rebuild your DSG mechatronic and return it to you with an unlimited mileage warranty.

If you require further information regarding this VW Audi DSG mechatronic, then please contact us.

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Comments on "VW & Audi DSG Gearbox ECU"
ANDRE says: 09/09/2023 12:48:37
Hi pls help me with my gearbox when I diagnosi its saying low oil pressure pls help me vw golf 5gti dsg 2008 model
ECU Admin says: 11/09/2023 10:13:48
Hi Andre, please forward your diagnostic scan results to us and we can look into this for you. contact us
Sudhesh K Valappil says: 25/07/2023 05:16:40
Hi, My car Audi Q3 shows error code. 17130. Is it possible to fix it.? Please give me your contact details and location
ECU Admin says: 28/07/2023 09:35:45
Hi Sudhesh, we should be able to help you out with that. Drop us a message here: contact us
Kennedy says: 04/07/2023 04:46:34
Hi, I have a Skoda Laura 2010 1.9 diesel with a DSG 6 speed gearbox from the VW group. The gears don't shift beyond 3rd gear. If I accelerate hard I get the the OBD11 code P2711 with PNDR blink. If I switch off and switch on the car it goes back to normal but gears don't shift beyond 3rd. Sometimes on Sports mode on high RPM the car shifts to 4th and 5th and works normally. Kindly advise. Do you have any repair outlets in India? Thanks! Kennedy
ECU Admin says: 05/07/2023 09:40:17
Hi Kennedy, we don't have service centres in India but we do offer a worldwide service. Please send our team an email to see how we can help contact us
Joe says: 07/02/2023 17:02:27
Im located in new your USA. Do you do much business with US customers? And is it economical for US customers with shipping and associated duties? Thanks
ECU Admin says: 10/02/2023 16:54:35
Hi Joseph, we offer a worldwide service for all. Our return shipping is via DHL who offer competitive rates, and you can be sure that the entire service will be far more cheaper than main dealership options
Travis says: 04/08/2022 07:13:46
I have a 2006 a6 4.2 quattro do you guys repair my tcm
ECU Admin says: 09/08/2022 11:59:31
Hi Travis, just pop your TCM part number into our search function at the top of the page.
Cain says: 10/07/2022 10:55:50
Ho, i have a 2009 A3 2.0ltr tfsi quattro, whats the price to rebuild this unit, Im in New Zealand.
ECU Admin says: 11/07/2022 09:50:00
Andy Taylor says: 17/06/2022 16:47:48
Hi, I've got a 2006 A3 2.0 TFSI with an intermittent gearbox fault (flashes PRNDS and goes into limp mode) which has been diagnosed as a gailing mechatronic unit. I can get the unit off the gearbox okay and sent to you - what would be the cost of a refurb? Many thanks, Andy
ECU Admin says: 22/06/2022 10:09:57
Paul says: 22/02/2022 12:08:53
VW Tiguan 2012 model 7 Speed DSG
ECU Admin says: 23/02/2022 09:31:54
Ronnie says: 06/08/2021 17:01:13
Hi got a golf gti 62 plate showing n215 solenoid short to ground I dont know my part number and the solenoid has been change is it the micro wireing and can it be fixed thanks
ECU Admin says: 16/08/2021 11:44:11
Hi Ronnie, it sounds like the mechatronic may have an internal fault. We can test your unit with a view to rebuild if you would like to send it for testing.
Mike says: 24/06/2020 12:24:37
Hi I've got a vw golf mk5 2006 with a gearbox problem fault code17130 how much to fix please p+p everything
Chris says: 22/09/2020 23:18:48
hi I have a vw jetta 2009 2.0 tdi with a p0747 code how much to repair this please and what the turn round time Thank you
ECU Admin says: 30/09/2020 09:26:55
Hi Chris, we can help with that. For prices and turnaround time please select your part number from the following list: https://www.ecutesting.com/product-catalogue/volkswagen/jetta/ecu-transmission/
ECU Admin says: 29/06/2020 16:02:08
Hi Mike, for prices and shipping information for the VW Golf DSG please select your part number here: https://www.ecutesting.com/product-catalogue/volkswagen/golf/ecu-transmission/
Said Hassoun says: 23/06/2020 06:21:56
Vw eos 3.2 2008
ECU Admin says: 29/06/2020 16:10:17
Hi Said, for more information on the Volkswagen Eos DSG transmission ECU rebuild please select your part number from the following list: https://www.ecutesting.com/product-catalogue/volkswagen/eos/ecu-transmission/
Tams says: 06/03/2020 03:54:12
Hello, I have an Audi TT mk2 3.2 with a 6 speed DSG. I scanned the car and it displayed the errors 01315 and U0101. Are these codes a sign of a bad mecatronic ? The PRNDS is not flashing but the gear selected is not always recognized by the car. Thank you
ECU Admin says: 10/03/2020 10:10:18
Hi Tams, these are loss of communication fault codes, no communication to the gearbox ECU is a common fault. We offer test and rebuild for this issue, just select your part number from the following list: https://www.ecutesting.com/product-catalogue/audi/tt/ecu-transmission/
Tony Rudden says: 04/11/2019 05:24:58
Hi I have a 2013 t5.1 which had a complete new dsg 7 dpeed nox fitted in 2016 42k miles ago. Its started making a slight rattling when put in drive and in all the gears except reverse. Can you please help me? Regards tony
ECU Admin says: 06/11/2019 14:33:08
Hi Tony, this page is for the 6-speed DSG. Please check our 7-speed DSG page for fault symptoms and codes to compare against your current situation: https://www.ecutesting.com/common-faults/volkswagen/volkswagen-golf-audi-a3-dsg-7-gearbox-problem/
Grigoris says: 26/10/2019 16:37:47
Hi, i have a seat Ibiza fr 2010 with DSG7 and at 80000 kilometres the gear display start blinking... The car continue to working perfect but i go to Seat service, there they connected at the PC of Seat and showed us that the oil pump has a problem... The next day i go again unexpectedly and they told me that the mechatronic has problems and they need replacement... how much does the repair cost?
ECU Admin says: 06/11/2019 16:25:48
Hi Grigoris, this page deals with the 6-Speed DSG. For information regarding the 7-speed DSG mechatronic please see the following link: https://www.ecutesting.com/common-faults/volkswagen/volkswagen-golf-audi-a3-dsg-7-gearbox-problem/
Naomi says: 14/10/2019 08:35:11
Hi, I have a VW Caddy Maxi 1.9 6 speed DSG which recently flashed the PRNDS and also jumped into neutral. It has given me error codes of - 18227/P1819 - Pressure Control Valve 2 (N216): Open/Short to Ground & 18248 P1840 Pressure Control Solenoid 6 (N371) Short to B+ Does this sound like a mechatronic unit has failed? If so what is your turnaround time from receiving the unit? Thanks, Naomi
ECU Admin says: 14/10/2019 09:54:21
Hi Naomi, you may well have a problem with your Caddy DSG transmission controller, we can help with that. For prices and turnaround time please select your part number from the following list: https://www.ecutesting.com/product-catalogue/volkswagen/caddy/ecu-transmission/
Steve Gordon says: 03/10/2019 17:37:13
Hi, I've got a VW Transporter t5.1 with a 7 speed DSG box which has suddenly stopped changing gear and illuminated the engine management light and would only allow D1 to be selected whether in manual, auto or sport. I've had an auto electrician company we use have a look at the codes which showed in the gearbox module something like "Selector 4 intermittent fault" In your experience is this likely to be a mechatronic unit fault? Problem is I cannot sensibly drive the van anywhere
ECU Admin says: 04/10/2019 09:19:34
Hi Steve, the DSG7 mechatronic is very common for failure that will prevent selection of gears. Check your faults against our list here for more information: https://www.ecutesting.com/common-faults/volkswagen/volkswagen-golf-audi-a3-dsg-7-gearbox-problem/
Denis says: 30/09/2019 20:00:15
Hello, i have a Passat b6 from 2009 Sometimes when i put it in reverse gear it doesn't go and it goes in neutral (makes some noises like its trying to engage it but can't) in the dash it dosent show any gear, just a blank space where it was supposed to show the gear that innit. Thank you
ECU Admin says: 01/10/2019 09:41:29
Hi Denis, looks like you may have a faulty DSG mechatronics unit. We can help you with that and provide an unlimited mile lifetime warranty, just select your part number from the following list to begin: https://www.ecutesting.com/product-catalogue/volkswagen/passat/ecu-transmission/
Simon lloys says: 22/09/2019 11:42:54
Hi i have a 2004 Audi a3 2.0 tdi 6 speed DSG/paddle, Car drives fine and can be driven for hours with no problems apart from flashing PRNDS until i put my foot down then kick down and goes into neutral, iv had plugged into vagcom and it says speed sensor and incorrect gear ratio for all 6 gears, can you help? Thanks Simon
ECU Admin says: 24/09/2019 10:20:28
Hi Simon, sounds like you have a faulty DSG ECU. We can help with that, just select your part number from the following list to begin: https://www.ecutesting.com/product-catalogue/audi/a3/ecu-transmission/
Amjed says: 26/08/2019 00:02:01
Hi I have a 2015 polo gt dsg 7 gears on 64 plate and has same problem power loss will you be able to rebuild this
ECU Admin says: 27/08/2019 10:36:35
Hi Amjed, yes we can rebuild 7-speed DSG units also – please take a look at the following DSG 7-speed page for more information: https://www.ecutesting.com/common-faults/volkswagen/volkswagen-golf-audi-a3-dsg-7-gearbox-problem/
Gabriel says: 03/07/2019 19:16:35
Hello. I have a golf 2012 1.6 tdi dsg and I have a gearbox issue. The car dont go in reverse and dont change the 2 Gear. How much its gone cost me to rebuild my Mechatronics unit? Thank you
ECU Admin says: 08/07/2019 09:26:36
Hi Gabriel, it sounds like you have the common problem with the DSG-7 mechatronics unit rather than the DSG-6. We can collect, test and rebuild your own unit, full price and shipping instructions for the DSG-7 unit can be found here: https://www.ecutesting.com/product-catalogue/volkswagen/golf/ecu-dsg-gearbox/dsg325025/
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