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P2711 fault code: what it means

P2711: DSG gear dropped out unexpectedly. Erratic driving; usually worn clutches or a worn gear shaft.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

  1. worn DSG clutch pack
  2. worn or damaged gear shaft
  3. faulty output speed sensor
  4. mechatronic unit fault

P2711 by make

Audi

DSG gear dropped out unexpectedly. Erratic driving; usually worn clutches or a worn gear shaft.

Usual causes: worn DSG clutch pack; worn or damaged gear shaft; faulty output speed sensor; mechatronic unit fault

Ford

Unexpected mechanical gear disengagement: the gearbox dropped out of gear by itself. Loss of drive is possible.

Usual causes: shift fork or drum fault; TCM fault; worn gearbox internals

Haval

Haval 7DCT: gearbox dropped out of gear unexpectedly. Loss of drive possible.

Usual causes: shift fork/actuator; TCM; internal wear

MG

MG auto/DCT: gearbox dropped out of gear unexpectedly. Loss of drive possible.

Usual causes: shift fork/actuator; TCM; internal wear

Skoda

DSG gear dropped out unexpectedly. Erratic driving; usually worn clutches or a worn gear shaft.

Usual causes: worn DSG clutch pack; worn or damaged gear shaft; faulty output speed sensor; mechatronic unit fault

Volkswagen

DSG gear dropped out unexpectedly. Erratic driving; usually worn clutches or a worn gear shaft.

Usual causes: worn DSG clutch pack; worn or damaged gear shaft; faulty output speed sensor; mechatronic unit fault

What the repair usually costs

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Before you clear it

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