Audi / Seat / Skoda / VW – Multitronic DSG / CVT Transmission Controller (TCM / TCU) Repairs
DSG / CVT Transmission Control Module Problems + Repairs
The automatic transmission fitted to VAG group vehicles, namely Audi / Seat / Skoda and Volkswagen (VW) are very commonly known for becoming faulty and causing all sorts of transmission related problems. All vehicles are affected from automatics to semi-automatics.. from Mechatronic, Multitronic and S-Tronic right down to DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox) and CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) vehicles.
Sometimes these faults can be corrected by a simple Gearbox oil change or software update but more commonly the fault is caused by the Transmission Control Module (TCM), also known as the Gearbox ECU.
Common DSG / CVT Transmission Controller Problems
A failed Transmission Control Unit (TCU) can cause a wide number of faults. Some faults can be intermittent or become progressively worse depending on the nature of the fault but can almost always be repaired. Below we have listed some of the most common faults our customers have experienced with their failed DSG / CVT Transmission Controllers.
- “PRNDS” Light Flashing
- Gearbox Going In Neutral
- Gearbox Stops Working When Hot
- Fail-Safe (Limp Mode)
- Loss of Power
- Jerking In / Out of Gears
- Loss of Reverse Gear
- Not Going Into Gear
Common TCM Related DTC Fault Codes
A problematic DSG controller may not bring up any warning lights or fault codes so it’s not always as easy to locate the problem. We have however compiled a small list of common DTC fault codes below which we have found to be linked to DSG Transmission Control Unit problems.
- 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
- 18201 P1793 Gearbox Speed Sensor 2 G196 No Signal
Common Vehicles Affected By The Famous DSG Transmission ECU Problems
The Transmission Control Module problems affect all DSG / CVT vehicles in the VAG group (Audi / Seat / Skoda / Volkwasgen). Below we have compiled a list of the common vehicles we are aware of which our customers have sent us units from.
Vehicle | Vehicle | Vehicle | Vehicle | Vehicle |
---|---|---|---|---|
Audi A1 | Audi A2 | Audi A3 | Audi S3 | Audi A4 |
Audi S4 | Audi A5 | Audi S5 | Audi A6 | Audi S6 |
Audi A7 | Audi A8 | Audi Q3 | Audi Q5 | Audi Q7 |
Audi TT | Seat Alhambra | Seat Altea | Seat Ibiza | Seat Leon |
Seat Toledo | Skoda Fabia | Skoda Octavia | Skoda Rapid | Skoda Roomster |
Skoda Superb II | Skoda Yeti | Volkswagen Beetle | Volkswagen Bora | Volkswagen Caddy |
Volkswagen CC | Volkswagen Eos | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Jetta | Volkswagen Passat |
Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Scirocco | Volkswagen Sharan | Volkswagen Tiguan | Volkswagen Touareg |
Volkswagen Touareg | Volkswagen Transporter | Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 | And More..! |
Common Transmission Control Module (TCM) Part Numbers
All units from all makes and models of vehicles are affected and so the list of part numbers is endless. We have taken the time to compile an extensive list of part numbers below which we have seen in our workshop time and time again for repair or exchange. Don’t worry if you’re part number is not listed, we can still test + repair it for you but if you’re unsure then give us a call on 0203 815 9441 and we can confirm this for you.
Partnumbers | Partnumbers | Partnumbers | Partnumbers |
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01J 927 156 AH | 01J 927 156 BG | 01J 927 156 CG | 01J 927 156 CN |
01J 927 156 DB | 01J 927 156 FH | 01J 927 156 FK | 01J 927 156 GN |
01J 927 156 HH | 01J 927 156 HN | 01J 927 156 HF | 01J 927 156 HT |
01J 927 156 JJ | 01J 927 156 JK | 01J 927 156 JG | 8E0 910 155 F |
8E0 910 155 | 8E0 910 155 H | 8E0 910 155 K | 8E0 910 155 C |
8E0 910 155 E | 8E0 910 155 G | 8E0 910 155 J | 8E0 910 155 A |
8E0 910 155 B | 8E0 910 156 P | 8E2 910 155 B | 8E2 910 155 G |
8E2 910 155 K | 4B0 910 155 | 4B0 910 155 C | 4B0 910 155 K |
4B0 910 155 P | 4B0 910 155 F | 4B0 910 155 S | 4B0 910 155 G |
4B0 910 155 T | 4B0 910 155 D | 4B0 910 155 Q | 4B0 910 155 L |
4B0 910 155 N | 4B0 910 156 B | 4B0 910 156 G | 4B0 910 156 N |
4B0 910 156 H | 4B0 910 156 M | 4B0 910 156 J | 4B0 910 156 F |
4B0 910 156 L | 4B1 910 155 A | 4B1 910 155 B | 4B1 910 155 L |
4B1 910 155 K | 4B1 910 155 F | 4B1 910 155 G | 02E 927 770 E |
02E 927 770 G | 02E 325 025 AD | 02E 325 025 AD Z01 | 02E 325 025 AD Z02 |
02E 325 025 AD Z03 | 02E 325 025 AD Z04 | 02E 325 025 AD Z05 | 02E 325 025 AD Z06 |
02E 325 025 AD Z07 | 02E 325 025 AD Z08 | 02E 325 025 AD Z09 | 02E 325 025 AD Z0A |
02E 325 025 AD Z0B | 02E 325 025 AD Z0C | 02E 325 025 AD Z0D | 02E 300 146 D |
02E 927 770 L | 02E 927 770 AE | 02E 300 042 Q | 02E 927 770 AD |
02E 300 041 R | 02E 927 777 D | 02E 927 770 AJ | 02E 927 77O AD |
02E 927 777 OL | 02E 300 041 N | E040A004161JBLR12 | 02E 300 046 D |
02E 927 770 M | 02E 927 770 F | 02W 927 770 M | 02E 927 777 OF |
02E 927 777 OM | 02E 300 046 F | 02E 927 777 OE | 02E 300 046 K |
02E 300 146 F | P81 GF 30 00107 3102 UF | 00107455A2 | 8E0 910 159 C |
8E0 910 157 L | 8E0 910 159 A | 8E2 910 155 D | 01J 927 156 CM |
8E2 910 155 P | 01J 927 156 CS | 01J 927 156 ET | 00107375A1 |
8E2 910 156 Q | 8E1 910 155 S | 8E2 910 155 L | 8E0 910 159 |
8E0 910 156 L | 8E4 910 155 A | 01J 927 156 FA | 01J 927 156 JF |
8E2 910 155 F | 00270659 | 8E2 910 155 A | 8E0 910 157 H |
01J 927 156 AE | 01J 927 156 DS | 8E0 910 159 F | 8E0 910 156 Q |
8E0 910 155 M | 8E0 910 159 B | 01J 927 156 CF | 8E0 910 155 Q |
01J 910 156 HT | 8E0 910 156 H | 8E2 910 155 E | 01J 927 156 CT |
8E0 910 156 K | 8E5 910 155 | 8E1 910 155 B | 8E1 910 155 M |
01J 927 156 CR | 8E0 910 155 P | 8E2 910 155 C | 8E3 910 155 Q |
01J 927 156 EC | 01J 927 156 E | 4B1 910 155 D | 4F1 910 155 H |
01J 927 155 JG | 4F2 910 155 R | 4F0 910 155 M | 4F2 910 155 N |
01J 927 156 CJ | 8E1 910 155 N | 4F5 910 157 F | 01J 927 156 CB |
01J 927 156 CH | 01J 927 156 DE | 4B0 910 155 B | 4F1 910 155 F |
01J 927 156 K | 01J 927 156 FD | 01J 927 156 C45R | 4F2 910 155 S |
4F2 910 155 H | 00402417A1 | 00402417A2 | 00402305A1 |
00402528A1 | 00107428A3 | 00401493A2 | 00402418A1 |
00402418A3 | 00107491A2 | 00107492A2 | 00107425A3 |
00107436A1 | 00107426A3 | 00107432A3 | 00107433A2 |
00107476A2 | 00107477A2 | 00107479A2 | 00107481A2 |
00107484A2 | 00107431A4 | 00401497A2 | 00402418A2 |
00402302A1 | 00107181A4 | 00107188A5 | 00402193A1 |
00107186A4 | 00107186A5 | 00107186A3 | 00008979A4 |
00008997A5 | 00008997A6 | 00008976A5 | 00008976A4 |
00107261A2 | 00107376A2 | 00107197A4 | 00107399A2 |
00008977A7 | 00008979A7 | 00402193A3 | 00107183A4 |
00008996A8 | 00107382A1 | 00107197A3 | 00008959A9 |
00107181A6 | 00008959A8 | 00107378A2 | 00402193A5 |
00008976A7 | 00008977A5 | 00008977A6 | 00402193A2 |
00107425A2 | 00107437A1 | 00107438A1 | 00107444A2 |
00107432A2 | 00402303A1 | 00107486A2 | 00107428A2 |
00107489A2 | 00107426A2 | 00107425A1 | 00107486A3 |
00107438A2 | 00107438A3 | 00107437A2 | 00402304A1 |
00107410A4 | 00401499A2 | 00401499A1 | 00107399A1 |
00107183A6 | 00402417A5 | 00107426A1 | 00107376A1 |
00008976A3 | 00107183a7 | 00107188A4 | 00107375A2 |
00107183A5 | 00402125A3 | 00402125A1 | 00402193A6 |
00008979A5 | 00107181A5 | 00008976A8 | 00008959B3 |
00107452A1 | 00402516A1 | 00402516A4 | 00107430A3 |
00107441A2 | 00107488A2 | 00401030A2 | 00402525A1 |
00401488A2 | 00107495A3 | 00402516A3 | 00401149A3 |
00107485A2 | 00107475A3 | 00107475A2 | 00107441A3 |
00401641A2 | 00402301A1 | 00402418A6 | 00107432A1 |
00402418A5 | 00107502A3 | 00107430A2 | 00402519A1 |
00107428A1 | 00107437A3 | 00402309A1 | 00107480A3 |
00107410A3 | 00107433A3 | 00107436A2 | 00107441A1 |
00107433A1 | 00401491A2 | 00107483A2 | 318959 |
00402300A1 | 00107188A7 | 00107434A3 | 00008977A8 |
00107487A3 | 00107444A3 | 00107198A3 | 00107436A3 |
00008976A6 | 00402524A1 | 00401488A1 | 00008992A6 |
00107424A3 | 00107434A2 | 00107479A3 | 00107487A2 |
00008996A7 | 00401492A2 | 00107188A6 | 00402516A5 |
00107430A1 | 00008959A7 | 00107280A1 | 00107281A2 |
00107315A1 | 00107483A3 | 00402417A3 | 00107484A3 |
00107281A1 | 00402516A6 | 00402523A1 | 00107376A3 |
00107261A3 | 00107379A1 | 00107184A4 | 00107431A3 |
00107444A1 | 00402516A7 | 00107429A2 | 00107424A1 |
00107495A2 | 8E4 910 155 B | 8E0 910 155 S | 4B0 910 155 M |
8E1 910 155 F | 8E3 910 155 E | 4F0 910 157 K | 8E3 910 155 F |
01J 927 156 CL | 01J 927 156 JH | 01J 927 156 JE | 8E3 910 155 G |
4B1 910 155 E | 4B1 910 155 N | 4B1 910 155 J | 4F1 910 155 D |
4F5 910 155 R | 8E0 910 157 J | 4F0 910 157 J | 8E2 910 156 B |
8E0 910 155 N | 8E2 910 155 H | 4F1 910 155 B | 8E0 910 155 T |
4F1 910 155 E | 8E1 910 155 T | 4B1 910 156 D | 8E3 910 155 T |
4B1 910 156 F | 01J 927 156 CQ | 8E1 910 155 L | 4F5 910 155 S |
01J 927 156 CE | 8E1 910 155 P | 4B1 910 156 E | 4F2 910 155 G |
8E0 910 155 R | 8E3 910 155 R | 8E5 910 155 J | 8E2 910 155 Q |
4F9 910 155 B | 01J 927 156 DR | 4B1 910 155 Q | 8E3 910 155 J |
4F5 910 157 H | 4E0 910 156 P | 4F2 910 155 D | 4F1 910 155 P |
8E3 910 155 H | 4F9 910 155 D | 4F5 910 157 D | 4F5 910 155 Q |
When the DSG Gearbox ECU becomes faulty, your local dealer will quote you in excess of £1000.00 +VAT for a replacement TCM unit which will also require coding / programming at an additional cost. The new replacement part will come with a standard 12 month warranty. Alternatively you have the option of replacing the DSG / CVT Transmission ECU with a used second-hand part but this will come with a limited 30-90 day warranty and will also require coding / programming at an additional cost.
My DSG Gearbox ECU Is Faulty – How Can SINSPEED Help Me?
At Sinspeed we have the latest Automatic Transmission Controller Testing equipment and are able to fully bench test + repair all transmission controllers. We have all the major components in stock to carry out a successful repair and have in many cases managed to repair units others have deemed irreparable. We also carry a large number of units in stock ready for exchange and can complete all the necessary coding / programming to the units in our workshop before returning it to you – making it fully plug & play. This means you can send your part to us for repair or replacement and when you get the part back, simply plug it in and away you go.. no need for expensive dealer coding / programming!
All of our DSG / CVT Gearbox ECU’s come with a Lifetime Warranty.
Additional DSG Remapping Services For Transmission Controllers
In addition to our transmission ECU repair and replacement services, we also offer a fantastic DSG Gearbox Remapping Service which can be applied at the same time as the repair, whereby we will fine tune the mapping of the DSG controller for a greater driving experience. Some of the key benefits will be a smoother gear change with zero hesitation, zero lag and gear shift speeds increased by 20%. Full information on our DSG Remapping Service can be seen here.
If you have a faulty DSG Gearbox ECU and are looking for a repair or replacement of your damaged TCM unit then give us a call today on 0203 815 9441.
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Hello,
I have audi A6 2009 3L tfsi with very low milage.Seems I am starting having problems with gearbox. Shifting is not smooth between Gears on high speeds . Is it posible to bring car for inspection and establish problem/fault?
Thanks Val 07********
Hi Val,
Thanks for the enquiry, and many apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
We’ve sent you an email with full pricing and information for the testing & repair of the TCM for your Audi A6.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hi, i have an 2005 Audi A3 2.0lL, When the engines/Trans gets to operating temperature the gearbox begins to jerk in/out of gears. The dealership have scanned but no codes and there are no flashing lights on the Dash.
Let me know how you can help
Thanks
Hello Rs,
Thanks for the enquiry and apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
This has been known to be an extremely common fault, one which we can successfully repair. We’ve sent you an email with full pricing and information.
Kind Regards
Jason
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I have an Audi a4 1.8T with a faulty multitronic gearbox. I’ve just bought it and it drove well for 2 weeks. Problem started in third week in the morning 2 hen it jumped out of gear and switched off I put it in neutral and restarted, all was well. On third day it did the same. I drove for 8 km then it stopped shifting gears while in motion. There was nothing abnormal except that it wouldn’t shift gears even in manual. The mechanic plugged in a diagnostic tool and it showed a tiptronic switch fault. How can you assist me to get this transmission working again?
Hi Tinashe,
Thanks for the enquiry, and many apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
We’ve sent you an email over now with pricing and further information for the testing & repair for your Audi A4 TCM.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hi, my VW Passat Estate 2006, automatic DSG gearbox, is showing me the following fault: When I change the status of the gear)from P to R, for example, but applies to all options), all the PDNSR lights start flashing on my screen. It doesn’t happen all the time, but I noticed, that I need to press the speed pedal straight after the change of the gear, in order to avoid this fault to appear. And also, the engine light is on now, after the first case, that happened. It is showing the following faults: 02E 300 043M Fault Status:10100100, fault priority: 0; Fault frequency:255 And the other one: 03G906018CE Fault Status: 01101000; Fault priority:0 Fault Frequency:30 Please, advice what this could be and how to fix.
Thanks
Hi Lachezar,
Thanks for the enquiry, and many apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
We’ve sent you an email with full pricing and information for the testing & repair of the TCM.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hello,I have a 2011 audi s4 s_tronic,that’s not going either forward or reverse,are you able to sale me an OB5 TCM that’s already coded and programmed to my vehicle,since my vehicle has immobilizer incorporated in the transmission,I have the fault codes,,kindly send me mail if that’s possible then I May send you details of my TCM and fault codes
Hi Keith
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve sent you an email now with pricing and further information regarding the test and repair of your Audi S4 TCM Module. It’s a common fault and we test all units first to confirm we’re seeing the same issue on our test before proceeding with any repairs.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hi, we have vw passat 2007 2.0 tdi dsg gearbox code hxs i have got it diagnosed by windows based vag emmulator vcds and have recieved the following information Control module part number: 02e 300 042 s
hw: 02e 927 770 AE
Component version: GSG DSG 070 1127
Software coding: 0000020
1 fault found :
19143 – unexpected / implausible mechanical gear disengagement
P2711 – 004 –
Freeze frame:
Fault status: 01100100
Fault priority: 0
Fault frequency: 255
Reset counter:40
Mileage: 365806 km
Time indictation 0
This was given by the mechanic, the car drives perfectly in drive mode and reverse mode sympt are when D selected jumps 2 to 1, prnds light has flashed only once in the three week period but having selection problems car drives well once in gears please advice
Hi Khuram,
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve sent you an email now with pricing and further information regarding the test and repair of your VW Passat TCM Module. These are common faults and we test all units first to confirm we’re seeing the same issue on our test before proceeding with any repairs.
Kind Regards
Jason
SINSPEED
Hi I have an audi a4 1.8t cvt drives fine when it is cold but once up to temperature the accelarator stops Working? The car literally will not accelerate, I have had the accelarator pedal checked and all is well with it, works fine when cold but soon as it warms up it won’t accelerate. Could this be a gearbox ecu problem?
Hi Mark,
Thanks for the enquiry, and many apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
We’ve sent over an email now with full pricing and further information regarding the testing & repair options we offer for the TCM module on your Audi A4.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hi audi tt 2005 dsg 3.2. I have been to audi main dealer re dsg box there was no codes or flashing lights. Changes gear smothly and goes lije a rocket problem is jerking when i pull away and reverse is difficul some also when stoped tends to rev up to 1200 in its own. Can you help. I dont know if it needs remapping or repair to the mechtronic unit. DSG oil snd filter has just been changed also i have had a reset to the box. Where its a bit smooter. It’s still has prible when the engine is warm. Help please thankd mike
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the enquiry and many apologies for the delay in our response.
We’ve sent over an email now with pricing and further information regarding the test and repair of your Audi TT TCM Module.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hi my 59 plate so tropical semi auto 7 speed gearbox box pulls away all the time sometime when we come to a junction it just cuts out when the brakes are applied
Hello Brian,
Thanks for the enquiry,
This has been known to be an extremely common fault, one which we can successfully repair. We’ve sent you an email now with full pricing and information regarding the repair options we offer.
Kind Regards
Jason
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Hi Jason,
tank you for spending your time to answer our questions
i have audi q5 2009 with a fault code p17E000 [gear selector 1 mechanical malfunction, the gear Shifting is fine only in Reverse some time not Engaged!! but the Ignition switch off the on it will run normally.
kind regards,
hasan
Hi Hasan
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve sent you an email with full pricing and information.
Kind Regards
Jason
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