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by MarkH
Thu Sep 25, 2014 5:06 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Possible DSG Issue
Replies: 23
Views: 19010

Re: Possible DSG Issue

Hi, Yep - got the fault to repeat and then wrote a very long and detailed document outlining the background, the fault, the instances where it occurs etc. etc. etc. When I went in to drop the car off for a service I presented the service department with the document and sort of apologized for such a...
by MarkH
Tue Sep 23, 2014 3:09 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Possible DSG Issue
Replies: 23
Views: 19010

Re: Possible DSG Issue

OK - so after a long and frustrating process (mostly at my end) the local dealer workshop has fixed the problem with my gearbox by replacing the "mechatronics" module. (not certain the spelling is correct). I had no idea what this was or what it looks like but it was described to me as a d...
by MarkH
Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:58 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Possible DSG Issue
Replies: 23
Views: 19010

Possible DSG Issue

Hi all who have a R with DSG I also have one (a 2012 model) and am mostly very happy but there is one issue that is concerning me more and more with the DSG. The car has only gone 13,500 km and the gearbox is now feeling like it has a great deal of backlash when taking up load. It's a difficult thin...
by MarkH
Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:42 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: DSG - 2nd Gear Backlash
Replies: 19
Views: 7779

Re: DSG - 2nd Gear Backlash

I'm taking my car in on Monday for the VW Team to look at the DSG - I'll see what they say and if there is anythnig interesting I'll let you all know.
by MarkH
Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: DSG - 2nd Gear Backlash
Replies: 19
Views: 7779

DSG - 2nd Gear Backlash

Hi all experts and enthusiasts, I have a 2012 Scirocco R with the 6 speed DSG and I have a concern about the characteristics of the gearbox in one particular scenario. In normal mode (not sport) and most noticeably in suburban motoring driving I am noticing an excessive amount of slack in second gea...
by MarkH
Tue Sep 04, 2012 7:17 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: What's The Box Under the Driver's Seat?
Replies: 12
Views: 6734

What's The Box Under the Driver's Seat?

Can anyone tell me what the electronics package under the driver's seat and packed in black polystyrene foam would be? When I first got the car I thought it was a piece of left over packaging and was going to rip it out, but it had cables and a box of electronics that looked rather special. Anyone k...
by MarkH
Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:02 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Mud Flaps for R
Replies: 12
Views: 7548

Mud Flaps for R

I have read through the other posts on this topic that I could find but nothing seems to answer the specific question I have. And please don't let this ope up the debate on should or shouldn't anyone fit them. My R is on order and the brochure lists Mud Flaps . I've asked for them and it was agreed ...