[gil007]

I was just informed that we need to replace the Control Module and Harnesses for our '05 Touareg (V6 84,000 miles) at a cost of $14,000. It appears the wiring harness in transmission was leaking up the central wiring into the transmission control module inside the vehicle.

We have regularly serviced this vehicle at the VW dealership we purchased it from.

Has anyone heard of this happening before? Does a Control Module cost $11,000 for the part? Any thoughts and recommendations would be appreciated.

Thank you

 

[OTSB708]

That is absolutely ridiculous.

I would try and get different quotes from various places to see if that is the true price of fixing your issue. Sorry

 

[johnsc2]

Look on eBay! There are a lot of useful parts on there..

 

[nltomba]

I would say plenty wrecked touaregs where one could salvage one for s fraction of the cost. Find an good independent shop that specializes in VW and ask them.

 

[somedude]

I know this sounds like a strange question but how does transmission fluid flow UP 2-5 feet of wire and cause issues with a control module? I am suspicious

 

[evolvingpowercat]

Find another place to get your Touareg worked on - chances are their plan to repair your Touareg is over-kill and you will find someone else to resolve your issue for a fraction of that price.

 

[noobytoogy]

$14,000 would more than buy you a brand new gearbox!

Someone else reported a problem with the wiring inside the gearbox.

I'll see if I can find the thread.

EDITED: Actually I won't because I see the OP made just this one post two weeks ago and never bothered to come back!

 

[gil007]

$14,000 would more than buy you a brand new gearbox!

Someone else reported a problem with the wiring inside the gearbox.

I'll see if I can find the thread.

EDITED: Actually I won't because I see the OP made just this one post two weeks ago and never bothered to come back!

Thanks for the feedback. After discussing the situation further with the dealer, they were able to replace the module and harness for a more reasonable price. It appears the control module was the culprit for the loud thumps while accelerating. Others have voiced this issue.

 

[Theyellowaudi]

Nope- I can tell you that it happens. Just happened to mine 3 weeks ago. Looking for solutions.