OBD2 CODE

P072B Transmission

We do not have a full sheet for this code yet, with its causes and checks. What you see here comes from the OBD2 code standard.

Name taken from the open OBDex code list (public domain).

What do I do now?

If the engine light flashes, the car loses a lot of power, overheats or the brakes fail, stop somewhere safe and call for assistance.
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DSG7 gearbox mechatronic unit (DQ200)Gearbox

Engine / equipment: 7-speed DQ200 DSG gearbox (dry clutch, 0AM mechatronics), paired with 1.0/1.2/1.4 TSI and 1.6 TDI engines
Period mentioned: 2008 onwards
Symptoms: Judder or shudder pulling away in 1st/2nd, reverse won't engage, PRNDS letters flashing or a spanner warning, gearbox stuck in one gear (limp mode).
Possible cause described: Mechatronic unit failure: the pressure accumulator develops fatigue cracks, the electric pump runs constantly and the gearbox loses pressure. The mechatronic's 30 A fuse sometimes blows. Wear of the dry dual clutch is also common.
Check for the garage: Read the gearbox module faults with VCDS, OBDeleven or similar and check the mechatronic fuse.
Cost cited in the source: €350–550 to repair the mechatronic unit alone; €1,000–1,200 including removal and refittingA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.