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PRNDS on Hud Flashing
« on: November 18, 2014, 04:07:26 pm »
I'm a new poster here so hoping that you guys might be able to help me.

I bought a 2008 Mk5 Golf at the start of August. It is a 1.4 Match Automatic, only had 32,000 miles when I purchased it. I am based in London so generally only drive it on the weekends and tends to be for longer drives as we are away fairly regularly.

About since a month after purchase we have begun to have an issue with the car in that we'll be driving along and the car revs will increase suddenly and then fall back off immediately at which point the PRNDS display on the HUD begins to flash. The car still has some power but it begins to fade. After pulling over and giving it 5 minutes the car generally comes back to life and we can drive it normally. I bought it from a dealer and as such I have a warranty on the car till February.

The issue is intermittent in that is doesn't happen on every drive we do, in fact we can go weeks without it happening and then it happens again without any warning. There doesn't seem to be anything common between when it does and doesn't happen.

The car has been back to the dealer once before to fix but they couldn't find anything wrong. It's going back again, but am thinking if it doesn't happen whilst it is with them they will say the same thing.

I'm guessing my best bet would be to find someone with a VAG COM to do some readings on the car so I can check what is going on and pass the information on to the dealer? This is my first car so want to make sure this gets fixed! Any help or advice would be welcomed.

Video of the issue is here:
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Re: PRNDS on Hud Flashing
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2014, 04:15:33 pm »
Would their description match your fault

http://www.ecutesting.com/vw_and_audi_dsg_gearbox_ecu.html

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Re: PRNDS on Hud Flashing
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2014, 04:17:05 pm »
Definitely sounds similar. Is there a definitive way I could prove that is the issue?

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Re: PRNDS on Hud Flashing
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2014, 04:22:38 pm »
Your thoughts on the scan would be my first approach to the issue!
Below is a list of people who have the tool see if anyone is local too you :happy2:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,88875.0.html

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Re: PRNDS on Hud Flashing
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2014, 04:28:59 pm »
Just looked on the list

@nezquick
@Kalpsn2000
@S4nup
@DanGB
@dougle_turbo

Where are you all based? I am in Putney. I can't send PMs yet so assume tagging you in the post will get some sort alert!

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Re: PRNDS on Hud Flashing
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2014, 05:28:35 pm »
Flashing prnds normally indicates failing mechatronic unit

Where abouts London are you?  I can scan it if you want

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Re: PRNDS on Hud Flashing
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2014, 05:36:01 pm »
I'm in Putney. SW15. Where abouts are you?

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Re: PRNDS on Hud Flashing
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2014, 05:42:31 pm »
Im in east London but I am currently in hounslow on a training course with work. I have my vcds with me if you want I can meet you tomorrow evening?

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Re: PRNDS on Hud Flashing
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2014, 09:06:51 pm »
Sounds good, although I'd guess you aren't there till to late? I work over in east (Shoreditch) so wouldn't be home until 18:30 at the earliest at which point it'd take me a little while to get to Hounslow.

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Re: PRNDS on Hud Flashing
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2014, 09:30:07 pm »
Sounds good, although I'd guess you aren't there till to late? I work over in east (Shoreditch) so wouldn't be home until 18:30 at the earliest at which point it'd take me a little while to get to Hounslow.

Im staying overnight for another 2 nights and heading back to east on thursday. Let me PM you.

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Re: PRNDS on Hud Flashing
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2014, 09:33:59 pm »
aah cant PM you yet. Do you want to email me?

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