very funny, thanks guys
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very funny, thanks guys
I always think of the D as drive and S as smile.
All it does is change the shift points for the gears. Lets it rev a bit higher before changing.
My Landcruiser had similar was called Power setting Ha ha
S and manual mode keep the rear axle constantly powered unlike D. Can't find the source right now though...
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The story behind VW's DQ200 voluntary recall
The story behind VW's DQ200 voluntary recall in Singapore
A number of motorists have been complaining about their faulty DSG gearboxes, which have caused the loss of power, amongst other problems. And based on the stories we've been hearing it's not because they've abused their cars. Until now, Volkswagen has recalled some 384,000 vehicles in China for faulty DSG transmissions.
Volkswagen has recently ordered an official voluntary recall of over 6,000 vehicles in Singapore. A spokesperson also added that the replacement for the affected parts will be free and the completion of the entire recall exercise would take up to a few months.
While some owners are glad that Volkswagen is doing something about it to solve the problem, many are unhappy about the situation.
We recently got in touch with Volkswagen Group Singapore to better understand the problems and to see what solution it has in store to overcome this tough period.
SGCM: What is the technical issue behind the recall?
VW: Sulphur in the gear oil and an inorganic heat stabiliser in the plastic parts (iodine) of the mechatronic unit can cause metallic surfaces to be attacked and to suffer from electrolytic corrosion, in connection with high air humidity and high outside temperatures. Conducting particles can then settle between the circuit paths of the control unit and could cause a short circuit.
SGCM: Is it true that only the seven-speed gearbox has been affected?
VW: The subject of the voluntary recall is the DQ200 seven-speed DSG gearbox. Volkswagen also produces the DQ250 six-speed DSG and DQ500 seven-speed DSG which are not affected by this voluntary recall.
SGCM: What will be the scope of work done?
VW: As part of the voluntary recall, Volkswagen Singapore will replace the gearbox mechatronics on affected vehicles at zero cost to the customer. The work will take around 3 hours per car to complete.
SGCM: How will Volkswagen Singapore cope with the additional workload?
VW: We have employed an additional 10 technicians and four Service Advisors to ensure that the voluntary recall campaign runs smoothly. There will be a dedicated team handling the work, so every car will receive the highest possible level of attention.
SGCM: Where will the cars be repaired?
VW: We have set up a new workshop area with 10 vehicle hoists at Volkswagen Centre Singapore (MacPherson) for the voluntary recall campaign.
SGCM: Why aren't the newer cars being recalled?
VW: We introduced a new generation of mechatronics which solved the issue. Vehicles produced and sold currently are not affected by this problem.
SGCM: In what order will customers be called in for repair?
VW: The mechatronics replacements are being carried out according to car model, production date and the supply of the necessary parts. We will write to customers when the parts for their vehicles are available, so as to avoid inconvenient waiting time.
Good one. Finally some answers to the Dsg problems and a solution. Wonder what VW here is going to do anything about it.
I wouldn't be jumping to conclusions that this is the sole cause of mechatronic failures in the DQ-200 in Australia - or that Australian cars are even affected to any great degree by this specific scenario. Most of Australia isn't as continuously hot and humid as Singapore. You'd also expect to see a higher prevalence of failures in hot and humid locations (such as Brisbane) - and I don't think anyone's observed that trend (at least on VWWatercooled)?
I agree I'm just posting it for general discussion.
To be fair the dealers in Singapore would have said the same thing you said in not jumping to conclusions based on the recall in China the. To have this so I do think serious questions should be posted to VW in other regions.
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Australia has got pretty much all climates in on earth in one country.
I find it hard to believe that Australian cars are not affected by this. We are country with a population of 22 million people, with a small fraction driving VW's. It's a bit arrogant to think that out of all VW's sold worldwide, we are are special and VW specifically engineering our engines and gearboxes for Australian conditions, and that we are the only country that runs unique engines/gearboxes.
It's likely the opposite. We're too small to have a custom build just for us. Whatever affects other countries will likely affect us too. We're not that special.
Australian cars are affected by this, its a difference between the action of the importers that is the difference.
Good on VWG Singapore & China for taking a stand & sorting out all customers. C'mon VW Australia - time to step up!