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2008 mk5 R32 DSG issue

nuclearnutsak

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Location
Lynchburg
Okay, so driving on the interstate I accelerated to pass a vehicle and the vehicle red lined and had no power. I was almost rear ended. After releases the gas the vehicle caught itself into what seemed to be first gear and I was able to limp it off the interstate. I had just purchased the vehicle 450ish miles away. I had made it 400 miles on my way home, and the vehicle was not driveable. PRNDS were all flashing. After multiple key cycles and two state troopers later. The vehicle started up just fine and drove normally and PRNDS was not flashing....for two miles. Then the same problem. I limped to the nearest exit and called in the flat bed.

Once getting the vehicle to my home, I ran autoscan and produced the following codes
2 Faults Found:
005668 - MIL Request Signal Active (Check TCM for errors too!)
P1624 - 008 -
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 3
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 236129 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 01:55:58

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 1762 /min
Load: 15.7 %
Speed: 69.0 km/h
Temperature: 88.0°C
Temperature: 33.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 980.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.716 V

006481 - Radiator Fan 2 (V177)
P1951 - 002 - Movement Restricted / Jammed - Intermittent
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 00100010
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 2
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 236129 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2000.00.00
Time: 06:19:07

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 613 /min
Load: 25.5 %
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Temperature: 92.0°C
Temperature: 49.0°C
Absolute Pres.: 980.0 mbar
Voltage: 13.335 V

Readiness: 0000 0001

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Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 02E-927-770.clb
Part No SW: 02E 300 011 CC HW: 02E 927 770 AD
Component: GSG DSG 082 1405
Revision: 05308020 Serial number: 00001010270408
Coding: 0000020
Shop #: WSC 04940 001 00001
VCID: 52FE727F98E0C507BDE-8006

1 Fault Found:
17130 - Pressure Control Solenoid 1
P0746 - 012 - Open or Short to Ground - Intermittent - MIL ON
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 10101100
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 255
Reset counter: 40
Mileage: 236132 km
Time Indication: 0

I have an appointment at the dealer Tuesday for diagnosis. i'm sure it's most likely the mechatronics. My confusion comes in when the vehicle only seems to operate in first gear, no reverse either. (reading manuals doesn't mention just operating in first gear, unless I missed it)
The next thing that confuses me is without clearing the codes, after allowing the vehicle to sit for sometimes...usually overnight. It will start and run for around 20mins normally. Seems to go about 5-15 miles and the light and indicator flash will come back, forcing the car back into first gear only.

Basically I am wondering what solenoid or part I need to replace, since I will be pulling the mechatronics I will be doing a recommended service as well.
I have found replacement solenoids, but I'm confused as to which one or ones to get.
Code says pressure control solenoid 1
So I am assuming that I need to buy N215, or N216 seeing how they are interchangeable.

The solenoid valves N88 , N89 , N90 , N91 , N92 and the pressure control valves 1 N215 , 2 N216 , 3 N217 4 N218 , 5 N233 and 6 N371 are secured in Mechatronic unit.

My car is out of warranty and I'm quite confident that I can make this repair myself. The dealer wants 1900 for a bad solenoid, and when the car works it works great. So it has to be a corroded wire, or a small issue.
Would is be temperature related as the light only seems to come on when the engine has been running for quite a while?

Thanks in advance for any comments or opinions. Has anyone had anything similar? I have read quite a bit on FLASH OF DEATH, but no one has noted that only first gear was operational. Car has APR tune.

Nutsak
:fighting0030:
 

golfballer78

Ready to race!
Location
southbay CA.
Car(s)
08' R32 dsg
The dealer typically won't care if it's just a solenoid or a rat chewed wire. They used to junk the whole unit or whole trans in many cases, never heard of the rebuilding it. If you can figure out & source the correct solenoid or whatever it is, try help with a tech friend to put it in for quite a bit less.
 

ShadowSplicer

Independent AMSOIL Dealer
Location
Campbell, CA
Car(s)
Candy White .:R32
I'd check the wiring harnesses. The modules might be intermittently losing connection and freaking out at you. Seen that happen on a friend's MKV. Check for corroded connections or places that water could have gotten in to short/loosen wires.
 

kray15

New member
Location
Seattle
What about When the PRDNS starts flashing from starting up the car? Ever since I replaced the battery in March my 2007 gti dsg has been doing some weird things. The power steering light and ESP light come off and on and occasionally when I first get in the car, I start it and the PRDNS start flashing with christmas tree lights. I took it into the dealer and he suggested I replace the Ignition switch and that he thinks its not a mechatronic issue. What do you all think? I'm getting the DSG serviced on Thursday and possibly the Ignittion switch , but I doubt that's the problem. Possibly ABS module need replacing?
 

kray15

New member
Location
Seattle
But for OP A common symptom of the PRNDS flahsing of death is being stuck in first gear. I've read that on multiple accounts trying to research my own problem. I didn't mean to hijack I just needed more posts so I could start my own thread.
 
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