Skoda Roomster Transmission Oil Pressure Sensor Fault

Right, this is doing my head in. My 2011 Skoda Roomster, gasoline engine, is throwing up a transmission oil pressure sensor fault. MIL is on, and it's gone into limp mode. Getting error codes, plus the gearbox is slipping, shifting like a bag of spanners, and making awful grinding noises. I've checked the sensor itself, wiring looks OK. Before I start ripping the gearbox apart, has anyone seen this before? Is it a common fault? Could it be the pressure switch itself? Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!

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Sounds familiar. I've got a Skoda Octavia, and I had similar transmission issues a while back. First thing I'd check is the gearbox oil level. Is it within spec?

Interesting. Where exactly is the oil level check point on the Roomster's gearbox? And what 'spec' am I looking for? Any idea what the procedure involves? Any special tools needed?

Don't know the specifics for the Roomster, but yeah, low oil level was the culprit in my Octavia. The pressure switch was throwing errors because it wasn't getting enough pressure. Topped it up, cleared the fault codes, and it was fine. Get it checked at a workshop.

Right, all sorted! Turns out the oil level was low, just like you said. Topped it up, cleared the error, and so far so good. No more nasty noises or limp mode. New sensor cost 45€, oil and labour with diagnostics 320€. Total damage 365€. Massive thanks for the heads up!

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