DSG: Problems, Questions, Likes and Dislikes

[dave_r]

I hope they fix it for you Dave, as you say it's bloody dangerous, fingers crossed i've still only had the issue once but hearing cases like yours gets me a bit worried.

I was happy to discount it as the first few times were under full throttle, full lock and TC/DSC going nuts. But recently I've had some old man moments just cruising while listing to AM radio and it has still had the issue so can't let it go now. The other DSG quirks don't bother me as you can drive around them so to speak.

See what happens when I take it in!

[brimway]

You've got a MKV Golf though. There were a whole host of other issues experienced by DSGs of that generation. Current reports are that this issue in MK6 Golfs are resolved by a software update.

Hope you are right that software will fix the prob but the symptoms are identical to what I experienced.

[Corey_R]

Hope you are right that software will fix the prob but the symptoms are identical to what I experienced.

See this reply on the previous page for example:

It was my R that was taken back about 6 weeks ago for the above problem. I was told that a software update was applied and " see how it goes". This on a background of repeated events as described above and having had it back to the dealer twice before.
I can happily say that I have not had the problem once since and the vehicle has covered about 7000ks..........very happy and a bueatiful car!!!!!

[ozgti]

See what??? They told me the same thing and it still happens. It's been in numerous times since the first occurrence and yet. Nothing. The reflash may or may not work. It would depend on what the issue is.

Mines going back in for rattle when in neutral and a shudder in 1/2.

And Corey, just because one car was fixed by the reflash doesn't mean all will be. Like I said, mine was reflashed by the dealer, yet it still happens.

[Corey_R]

Aren't you driving a 118TSI? Different car, different gearbox.

Dave_R is driving an R, benjmin is driving an R. I think the feedback of other R owners is more relevant in this situation than MKV GTI or 7sp DSG drivers.

Also, your comment can be said the other way. Just because one car was fixed by a mechatronics replacement doesn't mean they all will be. There are plenty examples of that in this thread and elsewhere on the forums.

In any case, I never said that it couldn't be a mechatronics issue, was just pointing out to people who've just popped their head into the thread that this issue has been identified by numerous R owners and the dealers are aware and have a software solution for the R's DSG (which is slightly diff to other 6sp DSGs as it's for AWD use) and forum members are reporting it is working successfully - it's the first step.

[ozgti]

Why? Just because there are few on the forum doesn't mean that there aren't more out there. Not everyone who owns a Vw is on the forum.

[AusBob]

Why? Just because there are few on the forum doesn't mean that there aren't more out there. Not everyone who owns a Vw is on the forum.

You just argued against yourself! Because the R owners on this forum are but a subset of all R owners, the fact that this fix has addressed many cars here makes it amazingly successful!

[brimway]

The thread title and the first post invites non R owners to contribute, so that is what I and others have done. If widespread input is not welcomed, what is the point?

[Vaku]

the only issue I have had in 7,000ks was it not going into gear and revving freely for a second, it only happened the other week but it quickly went back into gear.

the problem I find with the DSG box is when your coming to a set of lights, and they are red for example - your almost about to stop, and they go green.. its almost a bit hesitant to take off again or feels like its unsure what to do.

so I either try to slow down way before the lights, or come to a complete stop and take off in 1st.

not a major issue but just something you have to work around - I will get them to see if a software upgrade is available on my 7,500 service as it was a bit scary when it didnt go into gear (lucky no one was behind me)


11.5 GTI

[dasrattles]

the problem I find with the DSG box is when your coming to a set of lights, and they are red for example - your almost about to stop, and they go green.. its almost a bit hesitant to take off again or feels like its unsure what to do.

so I either try to slow down way before the lights, or come to a complete stop and take off in 1st.

i had this issue before and brought it to the dealer, they upgraded the software and while it did not eliminate this problem completely, it did reduce the hesitation. the MY11 Tiguan they loan me had no such issue however, worked just like a regular auto.