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Skoda Scala Transmission Issues

My 2023 Skoda Scala with a gasoline engine is giving me headaches. Check engine light and transmission light are on. Getting some nasty gearbox slips and grinding noises when shifting, especially noticeable at higher speeds. Error memory shows something about the automatic transmission converter being defective. I'm guessing it's a converter failure, specifically the lock-up clutch. Anyone else experienced this?

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That sounds remarkably similar to an issue I experienced with my Volvo a few years back. The symptoms, especially the engine surge and unclean shifts, are telltale signs. Was there any error code associated with the lock-up clutch specifically?

The error code pointed to a general transmission fault. You mentioned a similar issue on your Volvo. Was it also a converter failure or something else?

Yes, it was the torque converter on my Volvo. Think of it like a slipping clutch in a manual car, but much more complex and expensive to fix. Given your symptoms and the error code, I'd say a trip to a workshop is unavoidable. They'll be able to confirm the failure and give you a proper diagnosis.

Thanks, I appreciate the help. Turns out the torque converter was indeed gone. Cost me 2120€ to get it sorted, but at least it's running smoothly again.

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