Transmission Control Unit (TCU / TCM) Repairs or replacement at Wavertree Automatics in Croydon

Wavertree Automatics provide a full range of repairs or replacement for transmission control units at our workshop in Croydon

If your car’s struggling to change gear smoothly or flashing up transmission / gearbox warnings, it could be down to the transmission control unit. But what is that, and why does it matter?

The transmission control unit is the part of your gearbox that controls how and when the gears shift. It’s a clever mix of electronics and sometimes actuators that all work together to deliver smooth, automatic gear changes. You’ll find them in many modern transmissions, especially DSG, S-tronic, DCT, PDK, Powershift and all semi-automatics.

Common signs of transmission control module issues to look out for:

• Jerky or delayed gear changes
• Warning lights or transmission warning messages
• Stuck in gear or no drive
• Unusual noises during shifting

At Wavertree Automatics we can repair or replace your transmission control module – services include;

• Investigating electronic faults
• Replacing faulty sensors or actuators
• Reprogramming or updating software where needed

Is there a difference between mechatronic repairs and mechatronic control unit repairs?
Workshops (and drivers) often use the term mechatronic repairs to cover anything mechatronic. For example, if a customer needs valves or solenoids replaced, then we’d be doing mechatronic repairs. Whereas, if the fault is in the electronic module, software, or board itself, then that would be a control unit repair.

Wherever the issue lie, in many cases, repairing or replacing the transmission control unit solves the issue without needing a full gearbox rebuild, thus saving you time and money. If you’re having gear change problems, book in with Wavertree Automatics today and let our team take a look.

Affiliated with the Motor Ombudsman and trained to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) standards, our team have the experience to work on most vehicle gearboxes / transmissions. We are also pleased to offer our customers the option of interest-free payments over 4 months

To find out more about Mechatronic Control Unit Repairs in Croydon, contact us online or call us directly on 020 8776 9996.