01 Dec, 14

Seat Multitronic DSG / CVT Transmission Controller (TCM / TCU) Repairs

Seat Multitronic DSG Module TestingSeat DSG/CVT Transmission Control Unit Issues + Repairs
Are you having issues with your Seat Automatic Transmission Unit? Did you know that the automatic transmission fitted to Seat’s is known to become faulty? Whether it’s an automatic or semi-automatic, mechatronic or S-Tronic, a DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) or a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), they are all known to have this issue.

Sometimes these faults can be repaired by a simple software update or a gearbox oil change, but unfortunately, this is not always possible and generally it is due to the fault in the Transmission Control Module (TCM) or more commonly known as the Gearbox ECU.

General DSG / CVT Transmission Controller Issues
So if your car has been suffering from the above, you may have noticed that the faults can sometimes be intermittent, however it starts to get progressively worse depending on the nature of the problem. This is due to faults that have been caused by a failed Transmission Control Module (TCM), and occasionally these can be repaired. The most common faults that have been reported by our customers regarding DSG/CVT Transmission Controllers have been listed below:

  • Gearbox Going Into Neutral
  • Not Going Into Gear
  • Loss of Reverse Gear
  • “PRNDS” Light Flashing
  • Limp Mode (Fail-Safe)
  • Power Loss
  • Jerking In/Out of Gears
  • Gearbox Fails When Hot

Common TCM associated DTC Fault Codes
Unfortunately, DSG Controllers will not always bring up warning lights or fault codes; therefore it is occasionally difficult to identify a problematic DSG Controller. We have listed the most common DTC Fault codes that have been linked with DSG Transmission Controller Unit issues below:

  • 18226 P1818 Pressure Control Valve 2 N216 Electric Error
  • 18222 P1814 Pressure Control Valve 1 (N215), Open / Short to Ground
  • 18223 P1815 Pressure Control Solenoid 1 (N215), Short to B+
  • 18227 P1819 Pressure Control Solenoid 2 (N216), Open / Short to Ground
  • 18228 P1820 Pressure Control Solenoid 2 (N216), Short to B+
  • 18231 P1823 Pressure Control Solenoid 3 (N217), electrical malfunction
  • 18232 P1824 Pressure Control Solenoid 3 (N217), Open / Short to Ground
  • 18233 P1825 Pressure Control Solenoid 3 (N217), Short to B+
  • 18236 P1828 Pressure Control Solenoid 4 (N218), electrical malfunction
  • 18237 P1829 Pressure Control Solenoid 4 (N218), Open / Short to Ground
  • 18238 P1830 Pressure Control Valve 4 (N218), Short to Plus
  • 18241 P1833 Pressure Control Solenoid 5 (N233), electrical malfunction
  • 18242 P1834 Pressure Control Solenoid 5 (N233) Open / Short to Ground
  • 18243 P1835 Pressure Control Solenoid 5 (N233) Short to B+
  • 18246 P1838 Pressure Control Solenoid 6 (N371), electrical malfunction
  • 18247 P1839 Pressure Control Solenoid 6 (N371) Open / Short to Ground
  • 18248 P1840 Pressure Control Solenoid 6 (N371) Short to B+
  • 19143 P2711 Unexpected / Implausible Mechanical Gear Disengagement, Intermittent
  • 17134 P0750 Control Valve 1/Solenoid Valve N88 Function Disturbance
  • 17137 P0753 Control Valve 1/Solenoid Valve N88 Electric Error
  • 17114 P0730 Gearshift-/ Transmission Surveillance Wrong Gear Transmission Ratio
  • 18165 P1757 Power Supply, Interruption
  • 17111 P0272 Rounds Count Signal From Engine ECU, No Signal
  • 17090 P0706 F125 Drive Position Sensor Signal Implausible
  • 17106 P0722 Gearbox Speed Sensor G195 No Signal

Seat Vehicles Affected by The Common DSG Gearbox ECU Problems
Problems with the Transmission Control Module have been known to affect all Seat DSG / CVT vehicles. Below you can find a list of Seat models that we have received units from in the past by our customers:

VehicleVehicleVehicleVehicle
Seat AlhambraSeat AlteaSeat IbizaSeat Leon
Seat ToledoAnd More..!

S-Tronic TCU RepairsGeneral Part Numbers for Seat Transmission Control Unit (TCU)
If you have researched the costs of replacing your DSG Gearbox ECU when it becomes faulty, you will probably be aware that quotes from local dealers are in the excess of £1000 + VAT, which would then also require programming at an extra cost. A standard 12 Month Warranty will also come with your new replacement part or you will have the option to replace the DSG / CVT Transmission ECU with a second-hand used part with a 30-90 day limited warranty. Again this will require programming/coding at an additional cost.

As you may expect, there are too many part numbers for the entire SEAT makes and models to list here; therefore we have compiled a broad list of the most common units that we have either exchanged or repaired for customers in the past. If you cannot see your part number on the extensive list below, then call us on 0203 815 9441 as we will still be able to test and repair your unit.

PartnumbersPartnumbersPartnumbersPartnumbers
01J 927 156 AH01J 927 156 BG01J 927 156 CG01J 927 156 CN
01J 927 156 DB01J 927 156 FH01J 927 156 FK01J 927 156 GN
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01J 927 156 JJ01J 927 156 JK01J 927 156 JG8E0 910 155 F
8E0 910 1558E0 910 155 H8E0 910 155 K8E0 910 155 C
8E0 910 155 E8E0 910 155 G8E0 910 155 J8E0 910 155 A
8E0 910 155 B8E0 910 156 P8E2 910 155 B8E2 910 155 G
8E2 910 155 K4B0 910 1554B0 910 155 C4B0 910 155 K
4B0 910 155 P4B0 910 155 F4B0 910 155 S4B0 910 155 G
4B0 910 155 T4B0 910 155 D4B0 910 155 Q4B0 910 155 L
4B0 910 155 N4B0 910 156 B4B0 910 156 G4B0 910 156 N
4B0 910 156 H4B0 910 156 M4B0 910 156 J4B0 910 156 F
4B0 910 156 L4B1 910 155 A4B1 910 155 B4B1 910 155 L
4B1 910 155 K4B1 910 155 F4B1 910 155 G02E 927 770 E
02E 927 770 G02E 325 025 AD02E 325 025 AD Z0102E 325 025 AD Z02
02E 325 025 AD Z0302E 325 025 AD Z0402E 325 025 AD Z0502E 325 025 AD Z06
02E 325 025 AD Z0702E 325 025 AD Z0802E 325 025 AD Z0902E 325 025 AD Z0A
02E 325 025 AD Z0B02E 325 025 AD Z0C02E 325 025 AD Z0D02E 300 146 D
02E 927 770 L02E 927 770 AE02E 300 042 Q02E 927 770 AD
02E 300 041 R02E 927 777 D02E 927 770 AJ02E 927 77O AD
02E 927 777 OL02E 300 041 NE040A004161JBLR1202E 300 046 D
02E 927 770 M02E 927 770 F02W 927 770 M02E 927 777 OF
02E 927 777 OM02E 300 046 F02E 927 777 OE02E 300 046 K
02E 300 146 FP81 GF 30 00107 3102 UF00107455A28E0 910 159 C
8E0 910 157 L8E0 910 159 A8E2 910 155 D01J 927 156 CM
8E2 910 155 P01J 927 156 CS01J 927 156 ET00107375A1
8E2 910 156 Q8E1 910 155 S8E2 910 155 L8E0 910 159
8E0 910 156 L8E4 910 155 A01J 927 156 FA01J 927 156 JF
8E2 910 155 F002706598E2 910 155 A8E0 910 157 H
01J 927 156 AE01J 927 156 DS8E0 910 159 F8E0 910 156 Q
8E0 910 155 M8E0 910 159 B01J 927 156 CF8E0 910 155 Q
01J 910 156 HT8E0 910 156 H8E2 910 155 E01J 927 156 CT
8E0 910 156 K8E5 910 1558E1 910 155 B8E1 910 155 M
01J 927 156 CR8E0 910 155 P8E2 910 155 C8E3 910 155 Q
01J 927 156 EC01J 927 156 E4B1 910 155 D4F1 910 155 H
01J 927 155 JG4F2 910 155 R4F0 910 155 M4F2 910 155 N
01J 927 156 CJ8E1 910 155 N4F5 910 157 F01J 927 156 CB
01J 927 156 CH01J 927 156 DE4B0 910 155 B4F1 910 155 F
01J 927 156 K01J 927 156 FD01J 927 156 C45R4F2 910 155 S
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00107444A100402516A700107429A200107424A1
00107495A28E4 910 155 B8E0 910 155 S4B0 910 155 M
8E1 910 155 F8E3 910 155 E4F0 910 157 K8E3 910 155 F
01J 927 156 CL01J 927 156 JH01J 927 156 JE8E3 910 155 G
4B1 910 155 E4B1 910 155 N4B1 910 155 J4F1 910 155 D
4F5 910 155 R8E0 910 157 J4F0 910 157 J8E2 910 156 B
8E0 910 155 N8E2 910 155 H4F1 910 155 B8E0 910 155 T
4F1 910 155 E8E1 910 155 T4B1 910 156 D8E3 910 155 T
4B1 910 156 F01J 927 156 CQ8E1 910 155 L4F5 910 155 S
01J 927 156 CE8E1 910 155 P4B1 910 156 E4F2 910 155 G
8E0 910 155 R8E3 910 155 R8E5 910 155 J8E2 910 155 Q
4F9 910 155 B01J 927 156 DR4B1 910 155 Q8E3 910 155 J
4F5 910 157 H4E0 910 156 P4F2 910 155 D4F1 910 155 P
8E3 910 155 H4F9 910 155 D4F5 910 157 D4F5 910 155 Q

Multitronic Gearbox TCU TestingMy Seat Has a DSG TCM Module Fault – Can SINSPEED Help Me?
We are proud to advise that here at Sinspeed, we are able to fully bench test all transmission controllers with our latest Automatic Transmission Controller Testing equipment. Not only this, but we also hold all major components in stock to carry out immediate repairs, and include programming/coding the unit within our cost before returning this to you, making it fully Plug + Play! All you need to do is post you part to us, we will diagnose the issue and either repair or replace it – then it will be sent back to you fully functional without the additional costs of expensive dealer/coding programming required.

On top of that, we also offer LIFETIME Warranty on all of our DSG / CVT Gearbox ECU’s! So if your Seat is suffering with DSG problems, give us a call today on 0203 815 9441 and find out how we can help you!

Additional Remapping Services for DSG Transmission Controllers
Did you know that your DSG Gearbox ECU can also be remapped? As well as providing a full Transmission ECM Repair + Replacement service, we offer a remapping service where by fine-tuning the mapping of the DSG Controller, we can optimise its performance to provide a more enhanced driving experience. Benefits include Smoother Gear Change with Zero Hesitation as well as a 20% increase in Gear Shift Speeds with Zero Lag! It will be applied to your unit at the same time as the repair; therefore will still be fully Plug + Play. You can find more information regarding our DSG Remapping Services here.

If you feel that you may have a faulty TCM Unit and are looking for a diagnosis or require your DSG Gearbox ECU to be repaired or replaced, give us a call today on 0203 815 9441.

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12 thoughts on “Seat Multitronic DSG / CVT Transmission Controller (TCM / TCU) Repairs
  • (Mexico model year) 2009 seat altea freetrack 2.0 turbo 211 hp gsm having almost all symptoms you mention, can you give an approximate cost of repair? can ship (and receive) from california US

    • Hi Horacio

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      We do a lot of work for customers across the world and many of our customers are situated in the United States of America so that is not an issue for us. I have sent you an email just now with full pricing and information to remanufacture your unit with a Lifetime warranty.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

  • Hello ,
    I was having with a similar of above mentioned problem , where my Seal Leon mod 2009 suddenly put in Neutral, only work on reverse mode , error code : P0721 transmission output speed sensor G195 , so i had to change the whoe DSG. My car now is working fine , however the Fault is still the same and all PRNDS is flushing . we have tried ti change the TCM but still not able to clear the error. Please need you assistance

    • Hello Robin,

      Thank you for your enquiry,

      I have just sent over an email now with pricing and further information regarding a TCM Module for your Seat Leon.

      Kind Regards,

      Jason
      Sinspeed

  • Hi I am facing the problem where the car is not going into gear it’s 2011 seat leon am not able to figure the part number or where to find it.

    Can you guys help?

    • Hi Kareem

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      It’s a fairly common issue on this vehicle and one we’ve been able to test for and repair. We’ve sent an email with some pricing and information but I’m afraid I cannot confirm the part number of your unit as they can vary. Your mechanic can confirm this on removing your unit but also if he has VCDS (VAG-COM) it will appear on the diagnostic system.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

  • I have problem with seat Toledo 2013 and mechanic says that is the module, do you know where I can buy it or if there is a remanufactured part?.
    kind regards.

    • Hi Felipe

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      We have sent you an email with full information and pricing.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

  • Hi. My 09 seat ibiza DSG has been having issues like this. Where it says what gear I’m in on the dashboard it just goes blank and it goes out of gear whilst driving. Does it sound like the transmission controller? I am having a diagnostic test on it as engine warning light is on also

    • Hello Mark,

      Thank you for your enquiry,

      We have sent you an email with full details and pricing, we hope this helps.

      Kind Regards

      Sophie
      SINSPEED

  • EJ62CVG is a seat leon which suddenly wouldn’t go into or rev in reverse. In forward gear it is will move in first gear and the engine will rev up but it wont change up gear..
    can you help and at what cost?
    Regards
    Donald Paterson

    • Hey Donald!
      Thanks for reaching out to us. I have forwarded your enquiry to the relevant department & they will answer your enquiry via Email soon.

      Regards
      SINPSEED

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