Corsa Gearbox Slipping Engine Fault

Need help with my 2011 Vauxhall Corsa diesel. It won't start, the check engine light is on, and the gearbox seems stuck. It's slipping when it moves, and the engine won't fire up properly. Error codes say something about a defective control unit. Anyone else had this?

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Sounds nasty. I had similar weirdness with my Corsa (petrol, though) last year. Check engine light, refusing to start sometimes, and real jerky gear changes. Feels like the car's having a coughing fit, right?

Yeah, exactly! A coughing fit is a great description. So, what did you do to sort it? Was it something simple, or did you have to sell your kidneys to pay for it?

Unfortunately, no cheap fix for me. The mechanic diagnosed it as a faulty transmission control unit. They said that was the most likely culprit from the symptoms and error codes. If yours is the same, you're probably looking at needing a replacement or a rebuild. I'd get it properly diagnosed at a garage ASAP before you cause any more damage. It cost me around 1000€ to get sorted.

Ouch, 1000€! That's what I was afraid of. Thanks for the heads-up. Looks like a trip to the workshop is on the cards. At least I know what to expect now. Cheers!

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