Selector Lever Park Position Sensor Repairs (Error Code B116229)

VAG Bolton offer a complete repair/fix service for VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda vehicles affected by error code B116229.

This repair service applies to the following models:

VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda vehicles which feature the automatic DSG gearbox
Besides passenger vehicles, VW commercial vehicles which feature DGS gearboxes are also affected, e.g. VW Transporter 6, 6.1 and Caddy models

The B116229 indicates a faulty microswitch in the gear selector assembly. This switch ensures that the vehicle is securely parked before the key can be removed, or the engine is started.

Faulty 'Park Selector' Sensor Fault symptoms

Your vehicle may experience 1 or more of the following issues:

A message on the display ‘Only leave vehicle in position P. Please visit workshop’
Audible signal on entering/exiting the vehicle
Warning lights on the dashboard or display
Difficulty shifting gears/selecting Park
Vehicle may refuse to start

Photo highlights a typical symptom of this fault. Error message states 'Only leave vehicle in position P. Please visit workshop.'

Illustration highlights parts affected by error code B116229.

This faulty 'Park Selector' sensor fault can be sporadic.

If your VW, Audi, SEAT or Skoda vehicle is experiencing 1 or more of these issues then please contact VAG Bolton. We can diagnose this fault and discuss repair options with you.

About VAG Bolton

VAG Bolton is family run business established in 1992. We specialise in the servicing and maintenance of VAG Group Motors, such as Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, SEAT and Skoda. We are conveniently based in Kearsley, Bolton which is close to the M60, M61, M62 and M66 motorways.

VAG engineers will first diagnose the problem before rectifying the issue. Please contact us to discuss repairs to vehicles featuring DSG geaboxes, experiencing the park position sensor issues (Error Code B116229).