Multitronic Audi TCU Repair VL380 VL381 (4G2927155E, 0AW927156K)

SKU TRA4830

Common Faults:

17090, P0706 – Transmission Range Sensor (F125)
17101, P0717 – Transmission Input Speed Sensor (G182): No Signal
17105, P0721 – Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195): Implausible Signal
17106, P0722 – Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195): no signal
17137, P0753 – Shift Solenoid 1 (N88): Circuit Failure
18201, P1793 – Transmission Output Speed Sensor 2 (G196)
18226, P1818 – Pressure Control Valve 2 N216
Other faults on request
More faults and error codes below

From £249.00

Fast Turnaround 2-5 working days

Warranty Protection Covering all our repairs

Choose your service

Repair Service (by post) Send us your unit — we repair and return it. Add to order and complete the quick vehicle form; free UK shipping label included. Send us your unit. We repair & return it. Free UK shipping label. £249.00 (Excl. 20% VAT)

Repair & Fitting (on-site) On-site removal & refit by our technician. Booked by phone only — call 01884 798090. Not available to order online. We remove, repair & refit the unit while you wait. Call 01884 798090 £429.00 (Excl. 20% VAT)

Replacement Units All replacements are sold on an exchange basis. If you need the unit shipped first, please contact our customer service. Brand-new replacement unit. £599.00 (Excl. 20% VAT)

Repl. & Fitting (on-site) Please call our customer service on 01884 798090 to schedule your appointment. No need to proceed to checkout. We remove, repair & refit the unit while you wait. Call 01884 798090 £799.00 (Excl. 20% VAT)

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Multitronic Audi TCU VL380 VL381 repair

24-month warranty2–5 day turnaroundTracked return deliveryRepair or replacement

Two ways to fix the Multitronic Audi TCU VL380 VL381, fitted to Audi models. Listed under part number 4G2927155E, 0AW927156K. Repair — send us your original unit, we replace the failed components on the board and return the same unit, so it keeps the coding and security data already matched to your car and needs no programming (24-month warranty). Replacement — a brand-new unit with data transfer included; your original still has to be sent in so we can copy its coding and adaptation data across (12-month warranty). Both usually turn round in 2–5 working days.

Not sure the TCU is the cause? The symptoms and the fault codes we see on this unit are listed under Common Faults. If your codes differ, send them over before ordering — if the unit turns out not to be faulty you only pay the test fee and return postage.

Which vehicles does this TCU fit?

This unit is used across Audi. Check your exact model and year under Matching Vehicles, or compare the number printed on your own unit with the part numbers listed on this page. The same hardware often appears under several part numbers — call 01884 798090 if yours is not shown.

Prefer not to remove the unit yourself?

Choose the on-site option and bring the vehicle to our workshop in Uffculme, Devon. We remove, refit and road-test it before you drive away, usually the same day.

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose repair or replacement?

Repair is the usual choice: you get your own unit back with its coding intact and a longer warranty. A replacement makes sense when the unit is beyond economical repair — it is brand new, and your original still has to be sent in so we can transfer the data across.

How long will I be without the unit?

We aim to complete all repairs within 2–5 working days. Should a repair take longer, we will contact you with an update. It goes back to you on a tracked service. Ask about on-site fitting if you need the car back the same day.

My part number isn’t in the list — can you still help?

Usually yes. The same hardware appears under many part numbers. Send us a photo of the label or call 01884 798090 and we’ll confirm before you send anything.

What warranty do I get?

Repairs carry a 24-month warranty and replacement units 12 months. See Returns & Warranty for the full terms.

Will the warning light go out after the work?

Yes, once the unit is refitted and the stored codes are cleared, provided the fault was in this unit. If a related wiring or sensor fault is also present it has to be fixed separately — we tell you what we found.

Common Faults

What are the symptoms of a failing Multitronic Audi TCU VL380 VL381 TCU?

Harsh, jerky or delayed gear changes
Gearbox dropping into limp mode, or a complete loss of drive
Flashing gear indicator on the instrument cluster
A “gearbox malfunction” warning on the dash
No response when selecting D or R
17090, P0706 – Transmission Range Sensor (F125)
17101, P0717 – Transmission Input Speed Sensor (G182): No Signal
17105, P0721 – Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195): Implausible Signal
17106, P0722 – Transmission Output Speed Sensor G195 no signal
17137, P0753 – Shift Solenoid 1 (N88): Circuit Failure
18201, P1793 – Transmission Output Speed Sensor 2 (G196)
18226, P1818 – Pressure Control Valve 2 N216
Gear Indicator Display PRNDS may be flashing
Loss of gear change or sticks on gears.
Independent gear change from D to S and from S to D
Transmission in limp mode.
No communication with transmission ECU

Seeing different codes, or not sure the TCU is the cause? Call 01884 798090 — we’ll check your codes and symptoms before you send anything.

Matching Vehicles

Make	Model	Years
Audi	A4	B8 (2007-2015)
Audi	A5	B8 (2007-2016)
Audi	A6	C6 (2004-2011), C7 (2011-2018)
Audi	A7	C7 (2010-2018)

How It Works

Place your order online — add the service you need to your basket. Before the item is added we ask for your vehicle details and fault codes, so we know exactly what we are working on.
Send us your unit — replacements are supplied on an exchange basis, so we need your original unit to transfer its coding data. Prefer to program the new unit yourself? Order first and send your original afterwards.
We do our part — we transfer your data to the new unit and test it, usually within 2–5 working days.
Tracked return delivery — by DHL Express or DPD, ready for installation.

On-site fitting — choose the on-site option and call us to book a slot. We remove, repair and refit the unit while you wait (usually 2–3 hours) and road-test the car before you drive away.

Need to know more? Call 01884 798090 or see How to order · Delivery pricing · Returns & warranty.

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Multitronic Audi TCU Repair VL380 VL381 (4G2927155E, 0AW927156K)