Dreaded DSG gear lights flashing

[Rampage]

This happened to a mate of mine a few months back.... Turned out to be some sort of gear selection/position sensor inside the gearbox

Similar symptoms as you've described with the gear indicator flashing - basically the car didn't know what gear it was in. His was a TDI Passat though with the stupid key fob thing that you push in to start the car...... His wouldn't start due to the fault

I'm praying that's it mate!

Patrick: good point mate, I do have green flag cover as part of my bank account. That could be a good option if the worst comes to the worst and it's completely shagged.

[Rampage]

@r5gtt is an angel sent from heaven!!! I cannot thank him enough. A real nice fellow to boot!   

Initial scans showed no signal malfunction in gear selector if I remember correctly. After these were cleared, fault 02413 - Switch for selector Lever Position P Lock (F319) 008 - implausible signal - intermittent came up.

He then took off the gear gaiter and pressed in the yellow plastic clip, which unlocked the gear stick. No more flashing lights and the code cleared and did not come back. Took it for a drive and all is well again 

Seems like it just got stuck? Will keep an eye on it but thanks again @r5gtt

 

[Liam0205]

Great to hear, you must be relieved 

[Rampage]

Relief isn't the word mate!!! 

[r5gtt]

I'm actually glad I sorted whatever the problem was 

If I hadn't have opened the gear lever cover and pushed the release mechanism we'd still be sitting there thinking the mechatronic unit is foobard and may have just been an early warning sign to say mate I'm going soon so be ready when I do as you'll know what to do if this happens 

Glad you've got your beauty back on the road and it does look and sound great and not not really a person who likes red as bad luck colour for me and the two red cars I did have

[Rampage]

I'm actually glad I sorted whatever the problem was 

If I hadn't have opened the gear lever cover and pushed the release mechanism we'd still be sitting there thinking the mechatronic unit is foobard and may have just been an early warning sign to say mate I'm going soon so be ready when I do as you'll know what to do if this happens 

Glad you've got your beauty back on the road and it does look and sound great and not not really a person who likes red as bad luck colour for me and the two red cars I did have

Thank god that you did! Just ordered some trim removal tools just in case 
Thanks mate, she's a bit dirty for my liking at the mo, although this weather is a nightmare. Usually always keep her looking super shiny!

Thanks again mate, you are a real diamond!!! 

[r5gtt]

I'm actually glad I sorted whatever the problem was 

If I hadn't have opened the gear lever cover and pushed the release mechanism we'd still be sitting there thinking the mechatronic unit is foobard and may have just been an early warning sign to say mate I'm going soon so be ready when I do as you'll know what to do if this happens 

Glad you've got your beauty back on the road and it does look and sound great and not not really a person who likes red as bad luck colour for me and the two red cars I did have

Thank god that you did! Just ordered some trim removal tools just in case 
Thanks mate, she's a bit dirty for my liking at the mo, although this weather is a nightmare. Usually always keep her looking super shiny!

Thanks again mate, you are a real diamond!!! 

Yeah those trim tools do come in handy as I didn't have any finger nails to open it with   I try to keep mime clean but you know how this weather I'd lol nearly blew me away today.

Take care and keep in touch 

[numec]

I'm actually glad I sorted whatever the problem was 

If I hadn't have opened the gear lever cover and pushed the release mechanism we'd still be sitting there thinking the mechatronic unit is foobard and may have just been an early warning sign to say mate I'm going soon so be ready when I do as you'll know what to do if this happens 

Glad you've got your beauty back on the road and it does look and sound great and not not really a person who likes red as bad luck colour for me and the two red cars I did have

Great job there mate for helping another fellow forum member.

[r5gtt]

I'm actually glad I sorted whatever the problem was 

If I hadn't have opened the gear lever cover and pushed the release mechanism we'd still be sitting there thinking the mechatronic unit is foobard and may have just been an early warning sign to say mate I'm going soon so be ready when I do as you'll know what to do if this happens 

Glad you've got your beauty back on the road and it does look and sound great and not not really a person who likes red as bad luck colour for me and the two red cars I did have

Great job there mate for helping another fellow forum member.

Thanks numec, glad to help and know we resolved the issue and probable cause. 

[Rampage]

I'm actually glad I sorted whatever the problem was 

If I hadn't have opened the gear lever cover and pushed the release mechanism we'd still be sitting there thinking the mechatronic unit is foobard and may have just been an early warning sign to say mate I'm going soon so be ready when I do as you'll know what to do if this happens 

Glad you've got your beauty back on the road and it does look and sound great and not not really a person who likes red as bad luck colour for me and the two red cars I did have

Great job there mate for helping another fellow forum member.

Seconded ^^^^^
He really did go out of his way to come and help me!
@r5gtt Good luck with the new job fella!!! 

[r5gtt]

I'm actually glad I sorted whatever the problem was 

If I hadn't have opened the gear lever cover and pushed the release mechanism we'd still be sitting there thinking the mechatronic unit is foobard and may have just been an early warning sign to say mate I'm going soon so be ready when I do as you'll know what to do if this happens 

Glad you've got your beauty back on the road and it does look and sound great and not not really a person who likes red as bad luck colour for me and the two red cars I did have

Great job there mate for helping another fellow forum member.

Seconded ^^^^^
He really did go out of his way to come and help me!
@r5gtt Good luck with the new job fella!!! 

Cheers Rampage.

[GTI8v]

@r5gtt is an angel sent from heaven!!! I cannot thank him enough. A real nice fellow to boot!   

Initial scans showed no signal malfunction in gear selector if I remember correctly. After these were cleared, fault 02413 - Switch for selector Lever Position P Lock (F319) 008 - implausible signal - intermittent came up.

He then took off the gear gaiter and pressed in the yellow plastic clip, which unlocked the gear stick. No more flashing lights and the code cleared and did not come back. Took it for a drive and all is well again 

Seems like it just got stuck? Will keep an eye on it but thanks again @r5gtt

 

Karma will reward you hopefully r5gtt 

[r5gtt]

@GTI8v let's hope so thanks 

Come on summer time let's have a meet