Jonbaker

Thanks for the advice, I think that would be beyond my skill set but useful to know what the issue might be.

Sounds like you have same or very similar issue as mine, see my thread: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/532979-mechatronic-repair-recommendation/ A company called Control Units is looking like the best option for me, but awaiting pricing

No, I've spoken to quite a few DSG specialists, they all say they just replace mechatronics, not repair. Apart from Control Units and ECU Testing.

Thanks for your reply, it's the 6 speed so I assume DQ250. Local garages won't touch it if they haven't supplied the part, understandable I guess, the last person to touch it always gets blamed for any problems, much like computers! Basically I'm ready to sell the car for whatever I can get for it...unless repair cost is reasonable in relation to it's full value as a working car. The other issue is a 'main seal' oil leak which I'm told needs doing soon and is quoted at £900 (inc cambelt) so it's turning into a money pit..

Hi, I've had a mechatronic unit failure on my 2018 Octavia Scout, diagnosed by my local VW specialist as a problem with 'TRANSMISSION VALVE 3' - it fails their test programme on this every time. Car not really driveable (stuck in 2nd, no reverse) I thought a good solution would be to get Mechatronic unit removed, and send off to ECU Testing, but I've spoken to several garages who all said the same thing 'don't do it!' due to 'fixed' units not working correctly. They won't do the removal/refit for that reason. I found another similar company called 'Control Units' in Devon who also do repairs, and have good reviews. The offer a 'drive in, drive out' service. Just awaiting likely total cost. Has anyone used them, or can recommend a similar company please? I'm thinking it would be wise to get fixed under one roof, as local garages aren't keen to get involved with removal and refit of units, and there's a question mark over the post-fitment re-coding or reinitialisation. New mechatronic supplied+ fitted is around £3,500 but my car has done 147k and is only worth about £5-6k as private sale. Was thinking of selling anyway so not keen to throw this much at it, as it has a few other issues that need sorting too.. Alternative is sale to webuyanycar or Copart as a non-runner. Any advice welcome. Thanks