Not trying to be that guy, but a DSG is a dual clutch, while all B5s have a normal automatic. Also, the transmission is probably in fourth, which is 1/1 gear ratio. Anyways, there is another thread started by someone with the same issue. Range switch might be the culprit, and it is known to throw a code.

 

Yeah I’m here to learn so don’t worry haha.
I’m taking it to a shop tonight to have it scanned with vcds.

 

Would a range switch throw a CEL or a transmission fault that I can see with a basic ob2 II scanner?

 

Yes, you would need a scan tool that can access the TCM, such as Ross-Tech's VCDS. The range switch will be identified as sensor "F125". The range switch tells the TCM what position the gear selector shaft is in. I believe that if the signal from F125 is not logical, or missing entirely, then the TCM quits trying to change gears on it's own, allowing only Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive (forth gear -1:1). Also, the lockup clutch in the torque converter will not activate.

 

I'm here to absorb as much info as possible as well (nothing wrong with learning ) but I'm reading off of another thread and they're saying yes, so go ahead and search around here for anything else I might've missed.

 

Have you tried the good old hold gas pedal down for 10 secs with the key engaged but care not started?
Check out this link. This may not fix the underlying issue though, but it may get it out of the mode.

 

Thanks, I did try it with no avail.