The Official Mk6 Golf DSG Clutch / Shudder / Squeal Issues Thread

[Ryan_R]

Glad to hear it. I might also ask if they can fix that other common issue where it sounds a bit like an old kettle whistling (forget the name of part at fault)

[Alok]

Update: I've done over 10,000km since getting my clutch pack replaced (90TSI). No issues yet, hopefully it doesn't come back! But I got the extended warranty just in case it does.

[Cavill]

My DSG carked it completely 3 days after the clutch pack was replaced - car had only done 6000klm in 6 months. Been at the dealer for the past 6 weeks now awaiting a new gearbox.

Has anyone who has had the clutch pack replaced had a recurrence of the shuddering?

No recurrence here as yet, but it has been less than 6 months. I know others had theirs done quite some time in advance of that.

[omgolf]

Glad to hear it. I might also ask if they can fix that other common issue where it sounds a bit like an old kettle whistling (forget the name of part at fault)

Now when I accelerate on a ramp onto highway to 90km/h I heard three "tick tick tick" noise from the engine bay - not sure if it is related to the new clutch replacement work or something else. It doesn't happen all the time - usually when the car is cold and accelerate up hill

[regu]

I have the same "tic tic tic" when going uphill. I am booked for the 30k service tomorrow and will bring this up and hopefully can take the head tech for a ride and can reproduce this sound. Will report back when I know more.

[Bel]

I have always had the 'tick tick tick' thing.. only seems to happen when I get frustrated with slow cars in front on the fwy and decide to over take them. I have mentioned it to the dealership and they seem to think its normal. If anyone gets a better response would be keen to hear about it.

[sammy79]

My Golf 90 TSI didn't really have any issue till they updated the software to 37g7(well actually there was a very slight shuddering when going uphill). soon after the update shuddering got worse and in stop start traffic car shudders way too much and struggles to shift from 5 to 7 stuck at 1200-1400 rpm.one of the service guys tried to convince me its normal and i said i aint buying that and im well aware of the issue,left the car at the dealer and yesterday got a call saying its all due to technical issues but VW Australia has instructed them to replace the dual clutch.. hopefully it will fix it for me.Love the car but im a bit dissapointed that a VW giving me trouble

[sammy79]

How much does extended warranty cost for the 90 TSI?

[Ryan_R]

Ask your dealer, there are various plans but iirc you could pay anywhere between $1500 to $3600 (again that's a very rough gauge so don't quote me on that).


If there's an up-side the clutch manufacturer's business must be doing well

[sammy79]

Thanks Ryan i will ask the question ,lol yes imagine how many clutch replacement happen in China , VW's biggest market!!!