Audi
DSG7 (DQ200) restricted because hydraulic pressure builds too slowly. Often the early sign before P17BF; limp mode or no drive.
P189C fault code: what it means
P189C: DSG7 (DQ200) restricted because hydraulic pressure builds too slowly. Often the early sign before P17BF; limp mode or no drive.
Usual causes, most likely first
- cracked accumulator housing (accumulator repair kit)
- mechatronic hydraulic pump motor (V401)
- pump fuse, wiring or connector
- mechatronic unit failure
P189C by make
Skoda
DSG7 (DQ200) restricted because hydraulic pressure builds too slowly. Often the early sign before P17BF; limp mode or no drive.
Volkswagen
DSG7 (DQ200) restricted because hydraulic pressure builds too slowly. Often the early sign before P17BF; limp mode or no drive.
What the repair usually costs
- Automatic transmission rebuild, 6-speed and up (sent to specialist)NZ$7,190–NZ$13,080 · A$6,190–A$11,830
- DSG / dual-clutch mechatronic unit replacement (new or reman)NZ$4,300–NZ$7,160 · A$3,750–A$6,390
- DSG mechatronic repair / rebuild (unit sent to specialist)NZ$2,070–NZ$4,800 · A$1,890–A$4,250
- Electronic throttle body replaceNZ$470–NZ$1,290 · A$440–A$1,190
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Before you clear it
Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.
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