VW Arteon: Transmission & Display Failure Alert

I encountered a very similar issue with my 2016 VW Passat. As someone with some experience working on VW electronics, I can share my troubleshooting journey. The symptoms matched exactly, unresponsive gear selector, blank electronic display on the car dashboard, and transmission problems. After multiple diagnostic attempts, the workshop identified that the main control unit for the gear indicator system was defective. The repair process involved: 1. Full diagnostic scan of the automotive electronics 2. Testing the gear selector mechanism 3. Replacing the faulty control unit 4. Recalibrating the entire transmission system Total repair cost was 1000€, including parts and labor. The fix completely resolved the grinding noises and restored proper gear indication on the dashboard display. To provide more specific guidance for your case, could you share: Current mileage on your Arteon, When did you first notice the symptoms, Any recent repairs or maintenance, Specific error codes showing up The similarity between the Passat and Arteon electronics means the solution might be comparable, but these details would help confirm if we are dealing with the same root cause.

Thanks for the detailed explanation of your Passat repair experience. My Arteon is also showing those exact symptoms. My latest service was done just 2 months ago at 131189km and everything was fine until last week. The instrument panel symptoms match perfectly, blank shift indicator and the strange transmission behavior. The error codes also appear identical based on your description. Really helpful to know about the control unit being the likely culprit and the digital display issues being connected to the transmission problems. 1000€ seems reasonable for such a complex repair involving the automotive electronics. I will definitely have the workshop check the gear selector control unit first before exploring other options.

Thanks for the additional details about your Arteon. The matching symptoms between our cases strongly suggest the same underlying issue with the gear indicator system. Since posting about my Passat repair, I have learned that this control unit failure is relatively common in VW models from this generation. The timing of your symptoms, appearing suddenly after running fine post-service, matches the typical failure pattern of these control units. The fact that your car dashboard display and transmission behavior changed simultaneously further confirms my initial diagnosis. A few tips based on my experience: Make sure the workshop performs a complete scan of the automotive electronics before replacing parts, The shift knob assembly should be checked as part of the repair, Request recalibration of the digital display system after the repair The 131189km mileage is actually close to when my unit failed. While 1000€ might seem steep, replacing the control unit is far more cost-effective than dealing with potential transmission damage from continued operation. Would be interested to hear what the workshop finds. The repair should resolve both the gear selector issues and restore proper function to your transmission display.

Thanks for sharing your detailed experience with the Passat repair. My Arteon shows those exact symptoms you described. The instrument panel is showing a blank shift indicator and the gear selector is acting up just like you mentioned. Everything was fine during my service 2 months ago at 131189km until these problems started last week. The error codes and transmission behavior match what you experienced. Your input about the faulty control unit causing these sensor problems really helps narrow down the likely cause. The connection between the digital display issues and transmission problems makes a lot of sense. A 1000€ repair cost seems reasonable considering the electronic components involved. I will have my workshop focus first on checking the gear indicator control unit since the symptoms align so closely with your case. The automotive electronics diagnosis you outlined will give them a good starting point. Going to book it in next week and will watch for those specific issues with the shift knob assembly and electronic display that you mentioned. Really appreciate the detailed troubleshooting steps, they will help ensure the workshop checks all the right components during the repair.