I had a Mechatronic unit changed in September. Now already I am getting the same warning light back on (see uploaded photo).

has anyone else has this re-occurring issue? Surely it can’t be the new Mechatronic unit? Was wondering if it could be the gear selector?

Any advice would be helpful. Thanks 

There is a possibility, as there is a common issue where people have needed the selector replacing. See this thread:

 

 

Yes this is very common but nothing to do with mechatronics unit

Maybe you should find another dealer to fix this if they replaced mechatronics unit because of this error.

So if it’s not the Mechatronic unit what is it?

13 minutes ago, DAVEO84 said:

So if it’s not the Mechatronic unit what is it?

 

Gear selector fault. Common problem will need replacement gear selector.

 

Did you have a new mechatronics for this issue?

1 hour ago, DAVEO84 said:

So if it’s not the Mechatronic unit what is it?

 

Did you not read my post above with the link to a thread where numerous members have had the same error and had the selector mechanism replaced? It's very likely to be that not the mechatronics unit.

Yes logiclee I had a new Mechatronic unit fitted in August. It cost me £2,000. It fixed the issue but now I’m getting the same warning light

4 hours ago, DAVEO84 said:

Yes logiclee I had a new Mechatronic unit fitted in August. It cost me £2,000. It fixed the issue but now I’m getting the same warning light

If you were getting that light on before then the garage did the wrong thing in changing the mechatronics unit

The below picture appeared and I lost all gears except 1st and 3rd. Maybe the Mechatronic unit went which has nothing to do with my gear selector. Sounds like I’ve had two different issues and need to get to the bottom of the gear selector issue

I susspect that the hall sensors (magnets) for gear engagement has collected gearbox metal shavings due to wear I guess.

Since you are driving on the picture there is no reason why mechatronic sw would need reverse gear. The only reason could be, that sensors are not correctly reading selector fork position of reverse gear. 

Maybe it is enough to just remove the mechatronics and clean the sensors. And put a magnet on the drain bolt to prevent further problems. 

 

Just my thinking... 

28 minutes ago, DAVEO84 said:

The below picture appeared and I lost all gears except 1st and 3rd. Maybe the Mechatronic unit went which has nothing to do with my gear selector. Sounds like I’ve had two different issues and need to get to the bottom of the gear selector issue

Is this the message you are getting now? Your first post showed a different message

As the gearbox was repaired in September, its surely still in warranty. Skoda repairs at authorised dealers using genuine parts are covered by a 2 yr unlimited mileage parts and labour warranty.

For about 8 months I was getting the original workshop message and then all of a sudden I get error gearbox message and lost the gears. I thought originally they were related and to do with Mechatronic unit, but I’m now thinking it’s 2 different issues.

I’m presuming the workshop message is to do with the gear box selector which I’ve yet to resolve.

I think the Mechatronic unit was a separate fault altogether which was fixed back in august.

Xman I’ve got to wait to the 4th until the garage re opens. I’m presuming they are going to tell me I need a new gearbox selector as the mechtiroc unit has been fixed. I could be wrong I’m a bit lost by it all to be honest 

You have had two different issues.

 

I feel your pain.

 

I've had two mechatronics, new clutch pack, new flywheel, and new gear selector.

 

Try and push for some goodwill from Skoda as this is a known VAG issue

I tried getting s good will gesture with the Mechatronic and they wasn’t intrested. I can’t believe you've had 2. Is that the same car? If so how many miles have you done?

The Mechatronic unit cost me £2,000. I can’t afford that if it’s a regular occourance.

as it’s New Year’s Day I cant get hold of any quotes. What am I looking at for a new gear box selector?

Thanks for everyone’s comments all

much appreciated

I had clutch Slip in 4th.

 

All components changed under warranty but the replacement mechatronics was faulty.

 

I also had the gear lever changed under warranty due to the Error Leaving P Workshop message.

 

Car has done 28k miles.

2 hours ago, DAVEO84 said:

I tried getting s good will gesture with the Mechatronic and they wasn’t intrested. I can’t believe you've had 2. Is that the same car? If so how many miles have you done?

The Mechatronic unit cost me £2,000. I can’t afford that if it’s a regular occourance.

as it’s New Year’s Day I cant get hold of any quotes. What am I looking at for a new gear box selector?

Thanks for everyone’s comments all

much appreciated

Not sure what happens if you leave the selector as it is? I've not heard of damage or issues occuring just the warning message appearing, you could leave this for now maybe?

True I could just leave it. I do a lot of motor miles with customers in my car so I’m always worried about a break down. I’m going to get some quotes and if it’s not to eye watering I’m just going to get it fixed for peace of mind. 

Back in September I was on here to find out about a Mechatronic unit. This bloke in here seems to think the Mechatronic unit and gear selector leaver is the same thing? I know it’s all to do with the gearbox but wasn’t to sure it’s the same thing.  What do

yoi think of his comment?

No not the same thing and that’s not how I read his post. He is right, the selector lever is little more than a fancy switch that sends commands to the mechatronic. But the “fancy switch” has position sensors which can play up, giving you your latest error message.

23 hours ago, DAVEO84 said:

Back in September I was on here to find out about a Mechatronic unit. This bloke in here seems to think the Mechatronic unit and gear selector leaver is the same thing? I know it’s all to do with the gearbox but wasn’t to sure it’s the same thing.  What do

yoi think of his comment?

 

 

The gearbox not being able to select gears was a Mechatronics issue that you have had repaired.

 

The Error Workshop P message is when the ECU receives an "Implausible Signal" from the gear leaver.  The fix for this is a new gear lever assembly.

Thank you for clearing this up. I have been getting The workshop message intermittently now for over a year. No sign of it failing so might leave it for now. I’m covered with the AA so might wait until it actual goes rather then spend £1000 on it now and it may never actually need replacing.

Generally really great full for everyone’s input. Thanks