ClaLed
Registered User
Hello,
I know there has been multiple posts about the same subject, but I haven't found any that was describing my current issue.
I have a 2016 Audi A3 2.0T. Since the month of October 2019, when I start the car, the engine runs, then the EPC light remains ON, after 1 sec, there is an error message appearing on the dashboard's computer stating: "Gearbox Malfunction: You Can Continue Driving", then SAFE appears at the bottom right, then 1 sec later, the yellow warning triangle appears. But, if I try to engage the transmission, it does not engage and the car is in neutral. I can shift the transmission arm as much as I want with no result. Turning the engine off, removing the key and starting back again works most of the time, except once, where I had to do it 4 times to get the gearbox to engage. No weird sounds, no weird behavior from the transmission, nothing abnormal when the car normally runs.
I went to the dealership (I am still under extended warranty). They scan the error code (which they didn't give me) and came up as a miscommunication with the car key apparently. They got me to stop using my main key and use my second spare key and after a few weeks,, the result was the same. The error came back. Now, they say it is related to the key and want me to order a new key $$$ and pay the time spent so far as the key is not covered by the warranty.
Anyone has ever seen this issue before?
I know there has been multiple posts about the same subject, but I haven't found any that was describing my current issue.
I have a 2016 Audi A3 2.0T. Since the month of October 2019, when I start the car, the engine runs, then the EPC light remains ON, after 1 sec, there is an error message appearing on the dashboard's computer stating: "Gearbox Malfunction: You Can Continue Driving", then SAFE appears at the bottom right, then 1 sec later, the yellow warning triangle appears. But, if I try to engage the transmission, it does not engage and the car is in neutral. I can shift the transmission arm as much as I want with no result. Turning the engine off, removing the key and starting back again works most of the time, except once, where I had to do it 4 times to get the gearbox to engage. No weird sounds, no weird behavior from the transmission, nothing abnormal when the car normally runs.
I went to the dealership (I am still under extended warranty). They scan the error code (which they didn't give me) and came up as a miscommunication with the car key apparently. They got me to stop using my main key and use my second spare key and after a few weeks,, the result was the same. The error came back. Now, they say it is related to the key and want me to order a new key $$$ and pay the time spent so far as the key is not covered by the warranty.
Anyone has ever seen this issue before?