{"product_id":"vw-golf-gti-mk7-5-2017-to-2020-dq381-dsg-mechatronic-tcm-tcu-repair-service-p173500-p173600","title":"VW Golf GTI Mk7.5 2017 to 2020 DQ381 DSG Mechatronic TCM TCU Repair Service P173500 P173600","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.tv{max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.7}.tv h1{font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:700;color:#1a3a5c;margin:0 0 8px}.tv h2{font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:700;margin:36px 0 10px}.tv p{margin:0 0 20px}.tv .sub{font-size:1.05rem;color:#555}.tv .badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:24px 0;padding:20px;background:#f2f4f7;border-radius:8px}.tv .badges span{background:#1a3a5c;color:#fff;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:20px;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600}.tv .warn{background:#fff4e5;border:2px solid #e65100;border-radius:10px;padding:22px;margin:32px 0}.tv .warn h3{color:#e65100;font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 12px}.tv .warn ul{line-height:1.8;margin:0;padding-left:22px;color:#333}.tv ol{margin:0 0 28px;padding:0;list-style:none}.tv li.st{padding:12px 0 12px 44px;position:relative;border-bottom:1px solid #eee}.tv li.st i{position:absolute;left:0;top:10px;background:#1a3a5c;color:#fff;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;font-style:normal}.tv .faq{margin-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #ddd}.tv .faq div.q{border-bottom:1px solid #ddd}.tv .tvc-faq-toggle{width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:none;padding:16px 0;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#1a1a1a}.tv .tvc-faq-answer{display:none;padding:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;color:#333}.tv .cta{background:#1a3a5c;border-radius:10px;padding:28px;margin-top:40px;text-align:center}.tv .cta p{color:#fff;margin:0 0 12px}.tv .cta a.btn{display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#1a3a5c;font-weight:700;padding:12px 28px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none}.tv a{color:#1a3a5c}.tv .cta p a{color:#fff;font-weight:700}.tv .fine{font-size:.95rem;color:#555;margin-top:32px}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003csection class=\"tv\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVW Golf GTI Mk7.5 2017 to 2020 DQ381 DSG Mechatronic Repair Service\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eSpecialist postal repair service for 2.0 TSI GTI and Performance Pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTrusted UK Specialist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Coding Needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Year Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Return Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the signs of a failing DQ381 DSG mechatronic in a VW Golf GTI Mk7.5?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical symptoms are a gearbox malfunction or transmission warning light, limp mode, harsh or delayed gear changes, and no drive in some gears. Stored fault codes are typically P173500 (Position Sensor For Clutch 1, Electrical Malfunction) and P173600 (Position Sensor For Clutch 2, Electrical Malfunction).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFault codes this repair covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP173500\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eP173600\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please share your diagnostic report with us before purchasing or posting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing covers the VW Golf GTI Mk7.5 2017 to 2020 fitted with the DQ381 7-speed DSG. Engines covered: 2.0 TSI GTI and Performance Pack. If you are not sure which gearbox your vehicle has, contact us first and we will confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn\" id=\"tvc-warranty-notice\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty Terms for This Repair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 24-month warranty on this repair is \u003cstrong\u003econditional on a full transmission oil and filter change\u003c\/strong\u003e being carried out at the time of refitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease keep proof of this, such as a paid invoice from a garage or workshop. It will be requested if you ever need to make a warranty claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a transmission component, and correctly completing the fit requires the correct \u003cstrong\u003ebasic settings, adaptations and teach-in procedure\u003c\/strong\u003e for your gearbox to be carried out afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you carry out the oil and filter change yourself, keep your own dated records, such as receipts and confirmation the adaptations were completed, as equivalent proof for a claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"st\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e1\u003c\/i\u003ePurchase this listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"st\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e2\u003c\/i\u003eRemove the mechatronic unit from your vehicle (message us if you need help)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"st\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e3\u003c\/i\u003ePost it to our repair centre:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vehicle Check\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffice 13, 25 Mollison Avenue\u003cbr\u003eEnfield, EN3 7NJ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"st\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e4\u003c\/i\u003eOur technicians repair and bench-test the unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"st\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e5\u003c\/i\u003eYour unit is returned to you with free delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"tvc-faq-toggle\"\u003eDoes the VW Golf GTI Mk7.5 (2017 to 2020) need coding after the repair?\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tvc-faq-answer\"\u003eNo. The repaired unit is plug and play and no coding is needed, as long as the unit is refitted to the same vehicle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"tvc-faq-toggle\"\u003eHow do I know my VW Golf GTI Mk7.5 has the DQ381 DSG?\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tvc-faq-answer\"\u003eThe DQ381 is the 7-speed wet clutch DSG with the gearbox code 0GC. Check the code on the gearbox or send us your registration and we will confirm before you post anything.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"q\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"tvc-faq-toggle\"\u003eHow long is the warranty?\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tvc-faq-answer\"\u003eEvery repair comes with a 24-month warranty, subject to the oil and filter change condition shown in the warranty terms on this page.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px\"\u003eYou may also like our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tcm-cloning-repair\"\u003eTCM cloning and repair services\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dq380-dq381-dq400-dq500-gearbox-mechatronic-cloning-service-no-coding\"\u003eDQ380, DQ381, DQ400 and DQ500 mechatronic cloning service\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dq250-dsg-gearbox-mechatronic-cloning-service-plug-play-no-coding\"\u003eDQ250 DSG mechatronic cloning service\u003c\/a\u003e. Established in 2014, we are a UK specialist, so please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-the-vehicle-check\"\u003econtact The Vehicle Check\u003c\/a\u003e with any question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to get your VW Golf GTI Mk7.5 sorted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall us on \u003ca href=\"tel:02034892610\"\u003e0203 489 2610\u003c\/a\u003e or send your unit in today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"\/pages\/contact-the-vehicle-check\"\u003eGet in Touch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fine\"\u003eVolkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra and DSG are used here for reference and compatibility purposes only. The Vehicle Check is an independent repair specialist and is not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer. 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