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Seat Arona Gear Shift Issues

I'm officially losing my mind here. My 2017 Seat Arona with a gasoline engine is playing up big time. It's got 81138 km on the clock. The gear shift indicator display is completely dead, and it's causing all sorts of chaos. I can't engage the gears properly, the automatic transmission is shifting like a drunken sailor, slipping and shifting uncleanly. I'm also hearing some lovely grinding noises when it does shift. Oh, and to top it all off, there's an error stored in the error memory. My mechanic reckons it's a defective control unit and quoted me around 1000€! Before I spend that kind of money, does that diagnosis sound plausible? This automotive electronics issue is driving me crazy!

4 comment(s)

oskareis1

Grinding noises and a non-functional gear indicator on your Arona... sounds unpleasant. An affected control unit could certainly cause the issues you're describing. Has the error memory been read? What specific fault codes were stored? Did you already check the wiring and connections to the transmission control unit and the gear position sensor? A sensor problem might be the cause, but with all the symptoms you're mentioning, a defective control unit is more likely.

oskareis1

Grinding noises and a non-functional gear indicator on your Arona... sounds unpleasant. An affected control unit could certainly cause the issues you're describing. Has the error memory been read? What specific fault codes were stored? Did you already check the wiring and connections to the transmission control unit and the gear position sensor? A sensor problem might be the cause, but with all the symptoms you're mentioning, a defective control unit is more likely.

oskareis1

Grinding noises and a non-functional gear indicator on your Arona... sounds unpleasant. An affected control unit could certainly cause the issues you're describing. Has the error memory been read? What specific fault codes were stored? Did you already check the wiring and connections to the transmission control unit and the gear position sensor? A sensor problem might be the cause, but with all the symptoms you're mentioning, a defective control unit is more likely.

oskareis1

Grinding noises and a non-functional gear indicator on your Arona... sounds unpleasant. An affected control unit could certainly cause the issues you're describing. Has the error memory been read? What specific fault codes were stored? Did you already check the wiring and connections to the transmission control unit and the gear position sensor? A sensor problem might be the cause, but with all the symptoms you're mentioning, a defective control unit is more likely.

oskareis1

Grinding noises and a non-functional gear indicator on your Arona... sounds unpleasant. An affected control unit could certainly cause the issues you're describing. Has the error memory been read? What specific fault codes were stored? Did you already check the wiring and connections to the transmission control unit and the gear position sensor? A sensor problem might be the cause, but with all the symptoms you're mentioning, a defective control unit is more likely.

oskareis1

Grinding noises and a non-functional gear indicator on your Arona... sounds unpleasant. An affected control unit could certainly cause the issues you're describing. Has the error memory been read? What specific fault codes were stored? Did you already check the wiring and connections to the transmission control unit and the gear position sensor? A sensor problem might be the cause, but with all the symptoms you're mentioning, a defective control unit is more likely.

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks for the reply! Yes, the error memory was read, and it pointed towards the transmission control unit. I haven't personally checked the wiring, as automotive electronics aren't really my forte. Is there a simple way to check the wiring without specialized equipment? Or am I better off just taking it to a professional?

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks for the reply! Yes, the error memory was read, and it pointed towards the transmission control unit. I haven't personally checked the wiring, as automotive electronics aren't really my forte. Is there a simple way to check the wiring without specialized equipment? Or am I better off just taking it to a professional?

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks for the reply! Yes, the error memory was read, and it pointed towards the transmission control unit. I haven't personally checked the wiring, as automotive electronics aren't really my forte. Is there a simple way to check the wiring without specialized equipment? Or am I better off just taking it to a professional?

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks for the reply! Yes, the error memory was read, and it pointed towards the transmission control unit. I haven't personally checked the wiring, as automotive electronics aren't really my forte. Is there a simple way to check the wiring without specialized equipment? Or am I better off just taking it to a professional?

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks for the reply! Yes, the error memory was read, and it pointed towards the transmission control unit. I haven't personally checked the wiring, as automotive electronics aren't really my forte. Is there a simple way to check the wiring without specialized equipment? Or am I better off just taking it to a professional?

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks for the reply! Yes, the error memory was read, and it pointed towards the transmission control unit. I haven't personally checked the wiring, as automotive electronics aren't really my forte. Is there a simple way to check the wiring without specialized equipment? Or am I better off just taking it to a professional?

oskareis1

Given the stored error code pointing to the transmission control unit and the array of symptoms you're experiencing – the implausible shifting, grinding noises, and non-functional display – a defective control unit is indeed the most probable cause. While checking the wiring is theoretically possible, it requires specific knowledge and tools to avoid further damage. Considering the potential cost of misdiagnosis or further damage, I'd strongly advise against attempting it yourself and recommend a workshop.

oskareis1

Given the stored error code pointing to the transmission control unit and the array of symptoms you're experiencing – the implausible shifting, grinding noises, and non-functional display – a defective control unit is indeed the most probable cause. While checking the wiring is theoretically possible, it requires specific knowledge and tools to avoid further damage. Considering the potential cost of misdiagnosis or further damage, I'd strongly advise against attempting it yourself and recommend a workshop.

oskareis1

Given the stored error code pointing to the transmission control unit and the array of symptoms you're experiencing – the implausible shifting, grinding noises, and non-functional display – a defective control unit is indeed the most probable cause. While checking the wiring is theoretically possible, it requires specific knowledge and tools to avoid further damage. Considering the potential cost of misdiagnosis or further damage, I'd strongly advise against attempting it yourself and recommend a workshop.

oskareis1

Given the stored error code pointing to the transmission control unit and the array of symptoms you're experiencing – the implausible shifting, grinding noises, and non-functional display – a defective control unit is indeed the most probable cause. While checking the wiring is theoretically possible, it requires specific knowledge and tools to avoid further damage. Considering the potential cost of misdiagnosis or further damage, I'd strongly advise against attempting it yourself and recommend a workshop.

oskareis1

Given the stored error code pointing to the transmission control unit and the array of symptoms you're experiencing – the implausible shifting, grinding noises, and non-functional display – a defective control unit is indeed the most probable cause. While checking the wiring is theoretically possible, it requires specific knowledge and tools to avoid further damage. Considering the potential cost of misdiagnosis or further damage, I'd strongly advise against attempting it yourself and recommend a workshop.

oskareis1

Given the stored error code pointing to the transmission control unit and the array of symptoms you're experiencing – the implausible shifting, grinding noises, and non-functional display – a defective control unit is indeed the most probable cause. While checking the wiring is theoretically possible, it requires specific knowledge and tools to avoid further damage. Considering the potential cost of misdiagnosis or further damage, I'd strongly advise against attempting it yourself and recommend a workshop.

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks so much for confirming my suspicions! I've booked it into a reputable workshop that specializes in automotive electronics. Looks like my bank account is about to take a 1000€ hit, but at least I'll have a functioning car again. Hopefully, it's just the control unit and nothing else is damaged. Appreciate the help!

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks so much for confirming my suspicions! I've booked it into a reputable workshop that specializes in automotive electronics. Looks like my bank account is about to take a 1000€ hit, but at least I'll have a functioning car again. Hopefully, it's just the control unit and nothing else is damaged. Appreciate the help!

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks so much for confirming my suspicions! I've booked it into a reputable workshop that specializes in automotive electronics. Looks like my bank account is about to take a 1000€ hit, but at least I'll have a functioning car again. Hopefully, it's just the control unit and nothing else is damaged. Appreciate the help!

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks so much for confirming my suspicions! I've booked it into a reputable workshop that specializes in automotive electronics. Looks like my bank account is about to take a 1000€ hit, but at least I'll have a functioning car again. Hopefully, it's just the control unit and nothing else is damaged. Appreciate the help!

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks so much for confirming my suspicions! I've booked it into a reputable workshop that specializes in automotive electronics. Looks like my bank account is about to take a 1000€ hit, but at least I'll have a functioning car again. Hopefully, it's just the control unit and nothing else is damaged. Appreciate the help!

klauspeters5 (Author)

Thanks so much for confirming my suspicions! I've booked it into a reputable workshop that specializes in automotive electronics. Looks like my bank account is about to take a 1000€ hit, but at least I'll have a functioning car again. Hopefully, it's just the control unit and nothing else is damaged. Appreciate the help!

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