Hi
I have the following code displayed (P17D400) along with the message ‘gearbox malfunction you may continue driving’ which happens on occasion.
I’ve researched this and obviously the DSG’s are a mine field, however I’m hoping the fact I can list the issues below may help identify further:
- it can take a second or two to select gear D1 and if on a hill it will judder pulling away
- If it can’t select D1 it goes to D2 with the ‘malfunction message and won’t change up or down from D2
- reverse is a similar story and won’t always select
all the above issues are temporarily resolved by turning the car on and off again, it is worth noting that If it’s taking a second or so to select D1 and I apply some accelerator then it sometimes engages quite violently and lurches forward and then all good and continues up through the gears and I can travel 100’s of miles with no issue, it’s only that R and D1.
anyone with some knowledge or similar experiences I’d be grateful for a reply and I’ll be sure to keep this updated with developments.
I’ve read about solenoids potentially causing this or could a clutch pack be more likely?
Thanks in advance