Q: Triptronics doesn't work. I was told that the shift box needs replacement. Is that part of powertain?

asked by on March 09, 2017

Triptronics (manual gear change override) doesn't work, shift box replacement recommended, is that part of powertain?

My car has 95000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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