TCM is going out Flashing Gears.. Need Help $1300 from Dealer

[thomas33]

B7 A4 FWD 2.0T No more warranty left.

My TCM is going out. Getting the flashing gears more and more commonly now. I understand the part is over $1300 dollars from dealer before install. Does anyone here have experience with other alternative options other then the dealer $1300 dollar option?

Looking for a less expensive route to replace the Transmission Control Module other then the dealer $1300 option.

[Quattro]

try finding it used, what are your specs I can ask a junk yard i know

[thomas33]

Thanks Quattro,

I have a 2006, A4 2.0 Turbo FWD Automatic S-Line

Let me know if you can help, I would be grateful.

[Auditude2.0T]

convert that sucker to a 6 speed.

[Auditude2.0T]

make sure you specify CVT and not just automatic.

[Nathane]

I have the same problem, PRNDS light is flashing more and more frequently. When I start to drive the car doesn't always take off smoothly and just yesterday I went into an artificial "neutral" and wouldn't deliver power to the wheels until I had slowed down. I checked out this site too ECU Testing Ltd. Looks like an affordable alternative if you can wait to have the TCU rebuilt.

[djsp00kyk]

B7 A4 FWD 2.0T No more warranty left.

My TCM is going out. Getting the flashing gears more and more commonly now. I understand the part is over $1300 dollars from dealer before install. Does anyone here have experience with other alternative options other then the dealer $1300 dollar option?

Looking for a less expensive route to replace the Transmission Control Module other then the dealer $1300 option.

If your CVT is will cost about $1700 to get it replaced at the dealer. You cant buy used cause no scrap yard is going to ruin a good tranny, busting it open, to get the TCM out to sell it. Good luck...just bite the bullet and take it to the dealer!

[thedoc46]

old thread, but check out cvtsettlement.com to those who paid out. You may be able to get re-imbursment.

[aluthman]

Trade it in on a MT car before the CVT takes a dump on you. I'm only partially joking... I haven't heard a single good thing about CVT. It's all been nothing but horror stories.

Edit: I fell prey to the necro'd thread again...

[80sGuy]

Thanks Quattro,

I have a 2006, A4 2.0 Turbo FWD Automatic S-Line

Let me know if you can help, I would be grateful.

Is it CVT? If so how many miles on the car bro?

[ssantos0011]

Same thing happened to me about a month ago when I took it to the dealership to get extended warranty repair done after i picked up the car the PRNDS started flashing so i told them and they felt bad so they gave me 50% discount so it came out to about 650 for me, good luck