LEAVE IN PARK POSITION AND VISIT WORKSHOP - MFD

[RobertO2023]

This message pops up on the MFD at random on cold start and disappears quickly. I understand that it is a common fault across the VAG range due to a gear selector sensor. Has anyone had the issue. Part number for the sensor etc

 

[Green Giant]

This message pops up on the MFD at random on cold start and disappears quickly. I understand that it is a common fault across the VAG range due to a gear selector sensor. Has anyone had the issue. Part number for the sensor etc

We have this message flash up for a split second in our Skoda, maybe once or twice a month, been doing it a few years and had no problems, definitely a glitch

 

[JB_T5.1]

Same here with my Octavia it is a faulty solenoid I believe. If it is the same as the skoda you cant replace the part and have to replace the whole gear selector which was cira £500 when I looked into it a few years ago so no doubt is more now

 

[Dannyb6467]

This message pops up on the MFD at random on cold start and disappears quickly. I understand that it is a common fault across the VAG range due to a gear selector sensor. Has anyone had the issue. Part number for the sensor etc

I've got the same issue. A chap who has sorted many of these says around £60 to sort the sensor. I'll get round to it one day. No actual issues apart from the message.

 

[JB_T5.1]

I've got the same issue. A chap who has sorted many of these says around £60 to sort the sensor. I'll get round to it one day. No actual issues apart from the message.

Who is this guy?

 

[Alster]

How do you get to the workshop if you have to leave it in park????

 

[Cuffy]

Had a similar thing with the wife's Audi after a gearbox software upgrade, they thought solenoid or hydraulic gearbox pump, in the end it was a new gearbox, luckily it was under warranty.

 

[Dannyb6467]

Who is this guy?

John or Ian at supreme Conversions Telford. Both are ex VW and Porsche electrically trained engineers.

 

[dubber36]

How do you get to the workshop if you have to leave it in park????

You'll have to go in another vehicle.

Most VW dealerships have nice cars to look at, comfy chairs to sit in as well as all the coffee you can drink, so not a bad place to go and visit.

 

[RobertO2023]

I followed the instructions on the MFD and walked to the dealership. Had a nice coffee and walked home. The message was still there - any advice would be appreciated

 

[RobertO2023]

I’ve traced this part number as the replacement micro switch W5Q0 713 128A costs around £40
The part number appears to be common across VAG range.
Not found 100% suitable for T6.1 so will call TPS to double check
Can anyone confirm that this is a DIY job?

 

[grby]

What is the final solution at the end? Go the same issue (in France)

 

[RobertO2023]

In my case the fault disappeared. I can only imagine that the micro switch was contaminated with something and cleared itself. Reading other VAG forums it does appear to be an inexpensive fix by fitting a new micro switch.

 

[earthmover]

Mine started with the error message a few weeks ago. Comes and goes at random.
Cheers
Mark