VW Crafter Transmission Chaos: Display & Gear Failure

I ran into a very similar issue with my 2020 VW Transporter. Based on my experience working on commercial vans, this sounds like a classic case of transmission control unit problems. The symptoms were nearly identical, the digital display stopped showing gear positions, the gear selector became erratic, and the transmission started acting unpredictably. The automotive electronics were clearly malfunctioning across multiple systems. After some initial basic diagnostics, my workshop found that the control unit managing both the gear shift mechanism and display was defective. The repair involved: Complete diagnostic scan of transmission control systems, Testing of gear selector connections and wiring, Replacement of the affected control unit, Recalibration of the new unit, Test drive to confirm proper operation Total cost came to 1000€ for parts and labor. Since then, the transmission has worked flawlessly, with proper gear indication on the digital display and smooth shifting. To provide more specific advice about your situation, could you share: Current mileage, Any warning lights on the dashboard, Specific error codes showing, Whether issues started gradually or suddenly, If problems occur more when engine is cold or warm This information would help determine if your Crafter is experiencing the same underlying issue.

I ran into a very similar issue with my 2020 VW Transporter. Based on my experience working on commercial vans, this sounds like a classic case of transmission control unit problems. The symptoms were nearly identical, the digital display stopped showing gear positions, the gear selector became erratic, and the transmission started acting unpredictably. The automotive electronics were clearly malfunctioning across multiple systems. After some initial basic diagnostics, my workshop found that the control unit managing both the gear shift mechanism and display was defective. The repair involved: Complete diagnostic scan of transmission control systems, Testing of gear selector connections and wiring, Replacement of the affected control unit, Recalibration of the new unit, Test drive to confirm proper operation Total cost came to 1000€ for parts and labor. Since then, the transmission has worked flawlessly, with proper gear indication on the digital display and smooth shifting. To provide more specific advice about your situation, could you share: Current mileage, Any warning lights on the dashboard, Specific error codes showing, Whether issues started gradually or suddenly, If problems occur more when engine is cold or warm This information would help determine if your Crafter is experiencing the same underlying issue.

I ran into a very similar issue with my 2020 VW Transporter. Based on my experience working on commercial vans, this sounds like a classic case of transmission control unit problems. The symptoms were nearly identical, the digital display stopped showing gear positions, the gear selector became erratic, and the transmission started acting unpredictably. The automotive electronics were clearly malfunctioning across multiple systems. After some initial basic diagnostics, my workshop found that the control unit managing both the gear shift mechanism and display was defective. The repair involved: Complete diagnostic scan of transmission control systems, Testing of gear selector connections and wiring, Replacement of the affected control unit, Recalibration of the new unit, Test drive to confirm proper operation Total cost came to 1000€ for parts and labor. Since then, the transmission has worked flawlessly, with proper gear indication on the digital display and smooth shifting. To provide more specific advice about your situation, could you share: Current mileage, Any warning lights on the dashboard, Specific error codes showing, Whether issues started gradually or suddenly, If problems occur more when engine is cold or warm This information would help determine if your Crafter is experiencing the same underlying issue.

I ran into a very similar issue with my 2020 VW Transporter. Based on my experience working on commercial vans, this sounds like a classic case of transmission control unit problems. The symptoms were nearly identical, the digital display stopped showing gear positions, the gear selector became erratic, and the transmission started acting unpredictably. The automotive electronics were clearly malfunctioning across multiple systems. After some initial basic diagnostics, my workshop found that the control unit managing both the gear shift mechanism and display was defective. The repair involved: Complete diagnostic scan of transmission control systems, Testing of gear selector connections and wiring, Replacement of the affected control unit, Recalibration of the new unit, Test drive to confirm proper operation Total cost came to 1000€ for parts and labor. Since then, the transmission has worked flawlessly, with proper gear indication on the digital display and smooth shifting. To provide more specific advice about your situation, could you share: Current mileage, Any warning lights on the dashboard, Specific error codes showing, Whether issues started gradually or suddenly, If problems occur more when engine is cold or warm This information would help determine if your Crafter is experiencing the same underlying issue.

I ran into a very similar issue with my 2020 VW Transporter. Based on my experience working on commercial vans, this sounds like a classic case of transmission control unit problems. The symptoms were nearly identical, the digital display stopped showing gear positions, the gear selector became erratic, and the transmission started acting unpredictably. The automotive electronics were clearly malfunctioning across multiple systems. After some initial basic diagnostics, my workshop found that the control unit managing both the gear shift mechanism and display was defective. The repair involved: Complete diagnostic scan of transmission control systems, Testing of gear selector connections and wiring, Replacement of the affected control unit, Recalibration of the new unit, Test drive to confirm proper operation Total cost came to 1000€ for parts and labor. Since then, the transmission has worked flawlessly, with proper gear indication on the digital display and smooth shifting. To provide more specific advice about your situation, could you share: Current mileage, Any warning lights on the dashboard, Specific error codes showing, Whether issues started gradually or suddenly, If problems occur more when engine is cold or warm This information would help determine if your Crafter is experiencing the same underlying issue.

I ran into a very similar issue with my 2020 VW Transporter. Based on my experience working on commercial vans, this sounds like a classic case of transmission control unit problems. The symptoms were nearly identical, the digital display stopped showing gear positions, the gear selector became erratic, and the transmission started acting unpredictably. The automotive electronics were clearly malfunctioning across multiple systems. After some initial basic diagnostics, my workshop found that the control unit managing both the gear shift mechanism and display was defective. The repair involved: Complete diagnostic scan of transmission control systems, Testing of gear selector connections and wiring, Replacement of the affected control unit, Recalibration of the new unit, Test drive to confirm proper operation Total cost came to 1000€ for parts and labor. Since then, the transmission has worked flawlessly, with proper gear indication on the digital display and smooth shifting. To provide more specific advice about your situation, could you share: Current mileage, Any warning lights on the dashboard, Specific error codes showing, Whether issues started gradually or suddenly, If problems occur more when engine is cold or warm This information would help determine if your Crafter is experiencing the same underlying issue.

The service center just completed testing last week and confirmed the transmission control module is faulty. Since my Crafter is at 146474KM, the electronic display issues and gear shift problems are likely related to wear on the control unit connections. The technicians ran full diagnostics on the instrument panel and found multiple error codes pointing to communication failures between the gear selector and transmission control unit. They suggested replacing both components as a set to ensure compatibility. The repair estimate is 1200€ including parts and labor. Given the consistent transmission slipping and grinding, this seems to match what others have experienced with similar symptoms. My next available appointment is scheduled and I will update once resolved. This problem appears common enough that the workshop has a standard diagnostic procedure specifically for gear shift indicator malfunctions on this model.

The service center just completed testing last week and confirmed the transmission control module is faulty. Since my Crafter is at 146474KM, the electronic display issues and gear shift problems are likely related to wear on the control unit connections. The technicians ran full diagnostics on the instrument panel and found multiple error codes pointing to communication failures between the gear selector and transmission control unit. They suggested replacing both components as a set to ensure compatibility. The repair estimate is 1200€ including parts and labor. Given the consistent transmission slipping and grinding, this seems to match what others have experienced with similar symptoms. My next available appointment is scheduled and I will update once resolved. This problem appears common enough that the workshop has a standard diagnostic procedure specifically for gear shift indicator malfunctions on this model.

The service center just completed testing last week and confirmed the transmission control module is faulty. Since my Crafter is at 146474KM, the electronic display issues and gear shift problems are likely related to wear on the control unit connections. The technicians ran full diagnostics on the instrument panel and found multiple error codes pointing to communication failures between the gear selector and transmission control unit. They suggested replacing both components as a set to ensure compatibility. The repair estimate is 1200€ including parts and labor. Given the consistent transmission slipping and grinding, this seems to match what others have experienced with similar symptoms. My next available appointment is scheduled and I will update once resolved. This problem appears common enough that the workshop has a standard diagnostic procedure specifically for gear shift indicator malfunctions on this model.

The service center just completed testing last week and confirmed the transmission control module is faulty. Since my Crafter is at 146474KM, the electronic display issues and gear shift problems are likely related to wear on the control unit connections. The technicians ran full diagnostics on the instrument panel and found multiple error codes pointing to communication failures between the gear selector and transmission control unit. They suggested replacing both components as a set to ensure compatibility. The repair estimate is 1200€ including parts and labor. Given the consistent transmission slipping and grinding, this seems to match what others have experienced with similar symptoms. My next available appointment is scheduled and I will update once resolved. This problem appears common enough that the workshop has a standard diagnostic procedure specifically for gear shift indicator malfunctions on this model.

The service center just completed testing last week and confirmed the transmission control module is faulty. Since my Crafter is at 146474KM, the electronic display issues and gear shift problems are likely related to wear on the control unit connections. The technicians ran full diagnostics on the instrument panel and found multiple error codes pointing to communication failures between the gear selector and transmission control unit. They suggested replacing both components as a set to ensure compatibility. The repair estimate is 1200€ including parts and labor. Given the consistent transmission slipping and grinding, this seems to match what others have experienced with similar symptoms. My next available appointment is scheduled and I will update once resolved. This problem appears common enough that the workshop has a standard diagnostic procedure specifically for gear shift indicator malfunctions on this model.

The service center just completed testing last week and confirmed the transmission control module is faulty. Since my Crafter is at 146474KM, the electronic display issues and gear shift problems are likely related to wear on the control unit connections. The technicians ran full diagnostics on the instrument panel and found multiple error codes pointing to communication failures between the gear selector and transmission control unit. They suggested replacing both components as a set to ensure compatibility. The repair estimate is 1200€ including parts and labor. Given the consistent transmission slipping and grinding, this seems to match what others have experienced with similar symptoms. My next available appointment is scheduled and I will update once resolved. This problem appears common enough that the workshop has a standard diagnostic procedure specifically for gear shift indicator malfunctions on this model.

Thanks for the update on your Crafter. The diagnosis matches exactly what I experienced with my Transporter unit failure. The 1200€ estimate seems reasonable considering current parts costs and the need to replace both components. The car dashboard communication issues between the gear selector and transmission control unit definitely explain the erratic shifting behavior. When I had my repair done, the workshop mentioned these control units often fail around 150000KM, so your mileage aligns with the typical failure point. One suggestion, have them check the wiring harness connections while they are replacing the components. In my case, they found some minor corrosion in the automotive electronics connectors that could have eventually caused similar issues again. The extra inspection only added about 15 minutes to the job. After my repair, both the gear indicator and transmission performance returned to like-new condition. The instrument panel now displays gear positions correctly and the transmission shifts smoothly without any grinding or slipping. Would be interested to hear if you experience the same improvement once the work is completed.

Thanks for the update on your Crafter. The diagnosis matches exactly what I experienced with my Transporter unit failure. The 1200€ estimate seems reasonable considering current parts costs and the need to replace both components. The car dashboard communication issues between the gear selector and transmission control unit definitely explain the erratic shifting behavior. When I had my repair done, the workshop mentioned these control units often fail around 150000KM, so your mileage aligns with the typical failure point. One suggestion, have them check the wiring harness connections while they are replacing the components. In my case, they found some minor corrosion in the automotive electronics connectors that could have eventually caused similar issues again. The extra inspection only added about 15 minutes to the job. After my repair, both the gear indicator and transmission performance returned to like-new condition. The instrument panel now displays gear positions correctly and the transmission shifts smoothly without any grinding or slipping. Would be interested to hear if you experience the same improvement once the work is completed.

Thanks for the update on your Crafter. The diagnosis matches exactly what I experienced with my Transporter unit failure. The 1200€ estimate seems reasonable considering current parts costs and the need to replace both components. The car dashboard communication issues between the gear selector and transmission control unit definitely explain the erratic shifting behavior. When I had my repair done, the workshop mentioned these control units often fail around 150000KM, so your mileage aligns with the typical failure point. One suggestion, have them check the wiring harness connections while they are replacing the components. In my case, they found some minor corrosion in the automotive electronics connectors that could have eventually caused similar issues again. The extra inspection only added about 15 minutes to the job. After my repair, both the gear indicator and transmission performance returned to like-new condition. The instrument panel now displays gear positions correctly and the transmission shifts smoothly without any grinding or slipping. Would be interested to hear if you experience the same improvement once the work is completed.

Thanks for the update on your Crafter. The diagnosis matches exactly what I experienced with my Transporter unit failure. The 1200€ estimate seems reasonable considering current parts costs and the need to replace both components. The car dashboard communication issues between the gear selector and transmission control unit definitely explain the erratic shifting behavior. When I had my repair done, the workshop mentioned these control units often fail around 150000KM, so your mileage aligns with the typical failure point. One suggestion, have them check the wiring harness connections while they are replacing the components. In my case, they found some minor corrosion in the automotive electronics connectors that could have eventually caused similar issues again. The extra inspection only added about 15 minutes to the job. After my repair, both the gear indicator and transmission performance returned to like-new condition. The instrument panel now displays gear positions correctly and the transmission shifts smoothly without any grinding or slipping. Would be interested to hear if you experience the same improvement once the work is completed.

Thanks for the update on your Crafter. The diagnosis matches exactly what I experienced with my Transporter unit failure. The 1200€ estimate seems reasonable considering current parts costs and the need to replace both components. The car dashboard communication issues between the gear selector and transmission control unit definitely explain the erratic shifting behavior. When I had my repair done, the workshop mentioned these control units often fail around 150000KM, so your mileage aligns with the typical failure point. One suggestion, have them check the wiring harness connections while they are replacing the components. In my case, they found some minor corrosion in the automotive electronics connectors that could have eventually caused similar issues again. The extra inspection only added about 15 minutes to the job. After my repair, both the gear indicator and transmission performance returned to like-new condition. The instrument panel now displays gear positions correctly and the transmission shifts smoothly without any grinding or slipping. Would be interested to hear if you experience the same improvement once the work is completed.

Thanks for the update on your Crafter. The diagnosis matches exactly what I experienced with my Transporter unit failure. The 1200€ estimate seems reasonable considering current parts costs and the need to replace both components. The car dashboard communication issues between the gear selector and transmission control unit definitely explain the erratic shifting behavior. When I had my repair done, the workshop mentioned these control units often fail around 150000KM, so your mileage aligns with the typical failure point. One suggestion, have them check the wiring harness connections while they are replacing the components. In my case, they found some minor corrosion in the automotive electronics connectors that could have eventually caused similar issues again. The extra inspection only added about 15 minutes to the job. After my repair, both the gear indicator and transmission performance returned to like-new condition. The instrument panel now displays gear positions correctly and the transmission shifts smoothly without any grinding or slipping. Would be interested to hear if you experience the same improvement once the work is completed.

Thanks for confirming the diagnosis aligns with typical transmission control module failures. The 146474KM reading matches when these units commonly start failing, so the electronic display issues make sense. The interconnected problems between the car dashboard and gear selector definitely point to the control unit as the culprit. The 1200€ estimate seems fair compared to other similar repairs. Good to know the workshop has experience with these gear shift indicator malfunctions. I plan to have them inspect the wiring harness connections during the repair as suggested, since prevention of future issues is worth the small additional diagnostic time. Will post an update after the repair next week once the new transmission control unit and gear selector are installed and tested. Hoping for the same positive outcome others have reported with restored automotive electronics function and proper shifting performance. The grinding and slipping should be fully resolved if the repair goes as expected. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences with similar symptoms. The insights helped confirm I'm on the right track with this repair approach.

Thanks for confirming the diagnosis aligns with typical transmission control module failures. The 146474KM reading matches when these units commonly start failing, so the electronic display issues make sense. The interconnected problems between the car dashboard and gear selector definitely point to the control unit as the culprit. The 1200€ estimate seems fair compared to other similar repairs. Good to know the workshop has experience with these gear shift indicator malfunctions. I plan to have them inspect the wiring harness connections during the repair as suggested, since prevention of future issues is worth the small additional diagnostic time. Will post an update after the repair next week once the new transmission control unit and gear selector are installed and tested. Hoping for the same positive outcome others have reported with restored automotive electronics function and proper shifting performance. The grinding and slipping should be fully resolved if the repair goes as expected. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences with similar symptoms. The insights helped confirm I'm on the right track with this repair approach.

Thanks for confirming the diagnosis aligns with typical transmission control module failures. The 146474KM reading matches when these units commonly start failing, so the electronic display issues make sense. The interconnected problems between the car dashboard and gear selector definitely point to the control unit as the culprit. The 1200€ estimate seems fair compared to other similar repairs. Good to know the workshop has experience with these gear shift indicator malfunctions. I plan to have them inspect the wiring harness connections during the repair as suggested, since prevention of future issues is worth the small additional diagnostic time. Will post an update after the repair next week once the new transmission control unit and gear selector are installed and tested. Hoping for the same positive outcome others have reported with restored automotive electronics function and proper shifting performance. The grinding and slipping should be fully resolved if the repair goes as expected. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences with similar symptoms. The insights helped confirm I'm on the right track with this repair approach.

Thanks for confirming the diagnosis aligns with typical transmission control module failures. The 146474KM reading matches when these units commonly start failing, so the electronic display issues make sense. The interconnected problems between the car dashboard and gear selector definitely point to the control unit as the culprit. The 1200€ estimate seems fair compared to other similar repairs. Good to know the workshop has experience with these gear shift indicator malfunctions. I plan to have them inspect the wiring harness connections during the repair as suggested, since prevention of future issues is worth the small additional diagnostic time. Will post an update after the repair next week once the new transmission control unit and gear selector are installed and tested. Hoping for the same positive outcome others have reported with restored automotive electronics function and proper shifting performance. The grinding and slipping should be fully resolved if the repair goes as expected. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences with similar symptoms. The insights helped confirm I'm on the right track with this repair approach.

Thanks for confirming the diagnosis aligns with typical transmission control module failures. The 146474KM reading matches when these units commonly start failing, so the electronic display issues make sense. The interconnected problems between the car dashboard and gear selector definitely point to the control unit as the culprit. The 1200€ estimate seems fair compared to other similar repairs. Good to know the workshop has experience with these gear shift indicator malfunctions. I plan to have them inspect the wiring harness connections during the repair as suggested, since prevention of future issues is worth the small additional diagnostic time. Will post an update after the repair next week once the new transmission control unit and gear selector are installed and tested. Hoping for the same positive outcome others have reported with restored automotive electronics function and proper shifting performance. The grinding and slipping should be fully resolved if the repair goes as expected. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences with similar symptoms. The insights helped confirm I'm on the right track with this repair approach.

Thanks for confirming the diagnosis aligns with typical transmission control module failures. The 146474KM reading matches when these units commonly start failing, so the electronic display issues make sense. The interconnected problems between the car dashboard and gear selector definitely point to the control unit as the culprit. The 1200€ estimate seems fair compared to other similar repairs. Good to know the workshop has experience with these gear shift indicator malfunctions. I plan to have them inspect the wiring harness connections during the repair as suggested, since prevention of future issues is worth the small additional diagnostic time. Will post an update after the repair next week once the new transmission control unit and gear selector are installed and tested. Hoping for the same positive outcome others have reported with restored automotive electronics function and proper shifting performance. The grinding and slipping should be fully resolved if the repair goes as expected. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences with similar symptoms. The insights helped confirm I'm on the right track with this repair approach.