problem with dsg
Re: problem with dsg
Does anyone know whether VW are planning a fix for this problem? When my Scirocco finally arrives I will be using it as an unmarked Ambulance car - i.e. there will be a lot of fast driving. The last thing I need is the gearbox slipping into neutral when I'm tearing down a road on blue lights...
- rehmondo
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- Location: Edinburgh
Re: problem with dsg
This happened to me tonight, I parked up at the side of the road and restarted the car and it was fine, however when I got to my house 2 mins up the road, I could smell burning from the car - any ideas on what that could be?
Ps I've had the car over a year now and this has never happened before.
Ps I've had the car over a year now and this has never happened before.
- jonallen628
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- Location: Staffordshire
Re: problem with dsg
I had my DSG software updated by VW under warranty yesterday, maybe worth having a chat with your local dealer.
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01/09 - 08/11 2.0 TSI GT DSG, Black / Truffle Vienna
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- rehmondo
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Re: problem with dsg
Thanks for the reply, I'll get them to check it out asap.
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Re: problem with dsg
Can't understand that your dealars do nothing about the problem!!
I have just been called in to my dealer (Denmark) because VW has discovered a software problem with the dsg.
I have only experienced the problem once about a year ago but the problem should be permanently solved by a software update.
I have just been called in to my dealer (Denmark) because VW has discovered a software problem with the dsg.
I have only experienced the problem once about a year ago but the problem should be permanently solved by a software update.
- jonallen628
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Re: problem with dsg
Had a DSG fault yesterday for the first time, concerning as mine had the dsg software update back in jan. Car jumped into neutral and all the gear numbers flashed at the bottom of the mfd. Turned the car on / off which seemed to clear the issue. Have also noticed some kind people have dinged both doors in the last couple of weeks. Will pop the car into vw, would be good if anyone could recommend a bodyshop in staffs or brum. Cheers.
08/11 - 12/13 2.0 TSI R DSG, Black / Black Vienna
01/09 - 08/11 2.0 TSI GT DSG, Black / Truffle Vienna
Black is the new Black....
01/09 - 08/11 2.0 TSI GT DSG, Black / Truffle Vienna
Black is the new Black....
- caprinolaw
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Re: problem with dsg
Id just like to point out ive had a MK5 DSG Golf for over 5 years with no problems! And I have thrashed the absolute crap out of it (from Mile 1)!Bloke654 wrote:As far as I am aware this is a very common problem across both VW and Audi DSGs. If you google DSG and Problem you will find many threads across all different forums describing the exact symptoms you have. VW must be aware of the problem even if diagnostics don't return any fault codes. Until very recently I was considering buying a used MK5 GTI DSG but this put me right off. Gone for a new Rocco now though, so things ain't all bad!
Jay.
30.06.2010 - Rocco ordered.
09.09.2010 - Rocco delivered.
30.06.2010 - Rocco ordered.
09.09.2010 - Rocco delivered.
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Re: problem with dsg
based on having a car a few years ago which had electrical problems from 3 months old, and continued until 12months old despite many many trips back to the dealer, keep on top of it, if you're going to reject the car, you need to do it relatively quickly and in writing to the dealer (I was by the time it got really silly in direct dialogue with the manufacturer who ended up changing the car for another new one 12 months down the road, free of charge)
Just important to remember the longer you persevere the more difficult it becomes to reject the car.....
Just important to remember the longer you persevere the more difficult it becomes to reject the car.....
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- stuaz
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Re: problem with dsg
Good advice.mordred1973 wrote:based on having a car a few years ago which had electrical problems from 3 months old, and continued until 12months old despite many many trips back to the dealer, keep on top of it, if you're going to reject the car, you need to do it relatively quickly and in writing to the dealer (I was by the time it got really silly in direct dialogue with the manufacturer who ended up changing the car for another new one 12 months down the road, free of charge)
Just important to remember the longer you persevere the more difficult it becomes to reject the far.....
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- jonallen628
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Re: problem with dsg
Happened again today! Over the last eighteen months the gearbox has been flawless whatever I have thrown at it. Given the choice i would still spec it again. Will take it to my dealers tommorrow, I have recorded the time and date of the occurrences and also a video to help them diagnose the issue. Sounds like it's fairly common. Will let you know how I get on.
08/11 - 12/13 2.0 TSI R DSG, Black / Black Vienna
01/09 - 08/11 2.0 TSI GT DSG, Black / Truffle Vienna
Black is the new Black....
01/09 - 08/11 2.0 TSI GT DSG, Black / Truffle Vienna
Black is the new Black....
- jonallen628
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Re: problem with dsg
New gear selector has been fitted, will see how things go.
08/11 - 12/13 2.0 TSI R DSG, Black / Black Vienna
01/09 - 08/11 2.0 TSI GT DSG, Black / Truffle Vienna
Black is the new Black....
01/09 - 08/11 2.0 TSI GT DSG, Black / Truffle Vienna
Black is the new Black....
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Re: problem with dsg
My brother had a problem with his DSG box on an R32. It was very tempremental so he insisted that the dealer keep hold of the car (giving him a courtesy car in return of course) for a few days until they experienced the problem. Sure enough over a weekend when the branch manager was taking it for a test drive he experienced the fault and the mechatronic unit (or whatever was at fault) was replaced under warranty.