Automatic gearbox repair

Case Studies

Repairs We've Solved — Case Studies

Every week we take on the jobs other garages turn away — gearboxes others couldn't diagnose, hybrids with mystery warning lights. Here's how we solved them, step by step.

Ford Mondeo 2019 Hybrid – Gearbox RepairFord Mondeo Hybrid 2019

Ford Mondeo 2019 Hybrid – Gearbox Repair

The vehicle was experiencing a delayed transition or noticeable jerk when switching from electric drive (EV) to the petrol engine.

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Ford Fiesta 2013 Automatic Gearbox Repair – TCM Module ReplacementFord Fiesta 2013

Ford Fiesta 2013 Automatic Gearbox Repair – TCM Module Replacement

The vehicle was experiencing jerky acceleration, delayed and harsh gear shifts, and unexpected drops into neutral.

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Ford S-Max 2015 – Automatic Gearbox Repair for Shuddering, Juddering and Hesitant AccelerationFORD S-MAX 2015 POWERSHIFT

Ford S-Max 2015 – Automatic Gearbox Repair for Shuddering, Juddering and Hesitant Acceleration

The vehicle was experiencing gearbox shuddering and juddering when pulling away, together with hesitant acceleration.

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Ford Kuga 2014 – Automatic Gearbox Repair for Juddering, Loss of Gears and Limp ModeFord Kuga 2014 powershift

Ford Kuga 2014 – Automatic Gearbox Repair for Juddering, Loss of Gears and Limp Mode

The vehicle was experiencing gearbox juddering, loss of all gears and entering limp mode. The gearbox fault was identified as Shift Fork C Stuck.

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Ford Galaxy 2012 – Automatic Gearbox Repair for Juddering, Delayed Gears and Loss of GearsFORD GALAXY 2012 powershit

Ford Galaxy 2012 – Automatic Gearbox Repair for Juddering, Delayed Gears and Loss of Gears

The vehicle was experiencing gearbox juddering, delayed gear engagement The gearbox fault was identified as Shift Fork B Stuck, affecting the operation of the…

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Volkswagen Golf 2018 – Intermittent Loss of Gears and Transmission Warning LightVolkswagen Golf 2017

Volkswagen Golf 2018 – Intermittent Loss of Gears and Transmission Warning Light

The Volkswagen Golf was experiencing intermittent loss of gears, accompanied by the transmission warning light. A diagnostic fault code was recorded: P1735 –…

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Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 – Loss of Reverse Gear and P1736 Clutch 2 Position Sensor FaultVolkswagen Tiguan 2019

Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 – Loss of Reverse Gear and P1736 Clutch 2 Position Sensor Fault

The Volkswagen Tiguan was brought to the workshop with a loss of reverse gear and a transmission warning light displayed on the dashboard. A diagnostic fault…

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Audi RS3 2019 – Loss of Odd or Even Gears and P1736 Clutch 2 Position Sensor Fault2019 Audi RS3

Audi RS3 2019 – Loss of Odd or Even Gears and P1736 Clutch 2 Position Sensor Fault

The Audi RS3 was brought in with a loss of either odd or even gears and the engine management light illuminated. A diagnostic check identified fault code P1736…

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Skoda Superb – Intermittent Loss of Gears and Limp Mode Caused by Clutch 2 Position Sensor FaultSkoda Superb 2018

Skoda Superb – Intermittent Loss of Gears and Limp Mode Caused by Clutch 2 Position Sensor Fault

The Skoda Superb was experiencing limp mode and intermittent loss of gears. A diagnostic check identified fault code P1736 – Position Sensor for Clutch 2…

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MERCEDES GLC SUV JUMPS OUT OF 1ST GEAR-P073E00MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MERCEDES GLC SUV JUMPS OUT OF 1ST GEAR-P073E00

The Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV was brought in with a transmission fault where the vehicle was jumping out of 1st gear. The fault affected the gearbox during driving…

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VW Golf DSG — slipping when warmVolkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (2018)

VW Golf DSG — slipping when warm

Customer reported the DSG gearbox slipping and jerking once the car reached operating temperature, with a gearbox warning light appearing intermittently. Two…

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Toyota Prius — mystery hybrid warning lightToyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (2015)

Toyota Prius — mystery hybrid warning light

The hybrid system warning light would come on after 20 minutes of driving, then clear after a restart. A main dealer had quoted for a full hybrid battery…

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Audi A4 — stuck in limp modeAudi A4 2.0 TDI Multitronic (2016)

Audi A4 — stuck in limp mode

Car went into limp mode with no drive in higher gears. Local garage replaced a solenoid at random with no improvement.

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