2015 GTi DSG - Thunk/thump when shifting from 2nd to 3rd

[car_nut]

Further info just now from deepblue which I would like to think might help us resolve this issue -

Hey man,

It was flashed to 0901. Let me know if yours gets any better with the software. Mine was fixed 100%.

I spoke to my dealer today, service manager said "no clue, we do not know if there is an update available until we hook your car up, VW Australia will not tell us and it will take at least 3 hours after we hook your car up to get a response back on any available software update".

I have my car booked in Friday next week for a test drive only so at least the issue can be logged, assuming I can replicate the issue, under my service record. I expect I will then sit back and wait for maybe another forum member to test the latest software. The service manager also stated that the software for a South Africa car is likely different to Australia's version, sounds like bs.

[NuffNuff]

what fixed mine was a new mechatronics unit underwarranty, been fine for 30,000km now

[Lucas_R]

So...let me get this straight.

VW finally offers the Polo GTI with a decent engine (after the 1.4 twincharge catastrophe in the pre-updated Polo GTI) and the option of a proper manual gearbox (which is how it should have been offered since day 1) and people are still buying them with perhaps the most unreliable gearbox (7 speed DSG) in the history of mankind, with literally dozens of people on this forum every week talking about mechatronics replacement, clutch packs burnt out etc etc.

Why are people still buying cars with this gearbox?? Honestly, i am totally baffled as to why.

[Lucas_R]

Thanks guys, thats a pass for me then. Will be looking further up the VW range for the 6/7 speed wet DSG clutch

^ smart boy. More people should follow this guys approach (or buy a manual Polo GTI).

[iigx]

Something i've read on the latest MY16 Polo GTI is the Manual variant is rated for 320nm of torque, but the DSG only 250nm ? Does this mean the DSG Variant has had a cap put on the engine to prevent it lunching the DSG???

Such wierd wierd stuff.

[louis19]

So...let me get this straight.

VW finally offers the Polo GTI with a decent engine (after the 1.4 twincharge catastrophe in the pre-updated Polo GTI) and the option of a proper manual gearbox (which is how it should have been offered since day 1) and people are still buying them with perhaps the most unreliable gearbox (7 speed DSG) in the history of mankind, with literally dozens of people on this forum every week talking about mechatronics replacement, clutch packs burnt out etc etc.

Why are people still buying cars with this gearbox?? Honestly, i am totally baffled as to why.

AMEN! Great question...

[Sydneykid]

So...let me get this straight.
VW finally offers the Polo GTI with a decent engine (after the 1.4 twincharge catastrophe in the pre-updated Polo GTI) and the option of a proper manual gearbox (which is how it should have been offered since day 1) and people are still buying them with perhaps the most unreliable gearbox (7 speed DSG) in the history of mankind, with literally dozens of people on this forum every week talking about mechatronics replacement, clutch packs burnt out etc etc.
Why are people still buying cars with this gearbox?? Honestly, i am totally baffled as to why.

Perhaps only the whining minority is posting their isolated problems whilst the silent majority with no issues at all are not being heard. For example, my twin charger7 speed DSG equipped MK6 Golf has completed 4 years and 75,000 k's without an issue. Maybe the minority are suffering from self inflicted issues caused by poor driving habits and/or servicing.

Cheers
Gary

[Lucas_R]

Perhaps only the whining minority is posting their isolated problems whilst the silent majority with no issues at all are not being heard. For example, my twin charger7 speed DSG equipped MK6 Golf has completed 4 years and 75,000 k's without an issue. Maybe the minority are suffering from self inflicted issues caused by poor driving habits and/or servicing.

Cheers
Gary

I wish that was the case - but believe me both the 1.4 twincharge engine and the 7 speed DSG are very well known for all the wrong reasons. But rest assured, i can say with lots of confidence that you will be bitten at some point if you run that engine and gearbox.

Im not disagreeing that some people have potentially brought some of the dramas on themselves by using regular 91 unleaded etc - but there are fundamental issues with that engine and gearbox which eventually catch up with you.

For example the DSG does not like stop/start traffic and slips its clutches and overheats the oil. If you don't live in a busy city then this may not cause a problem - but most of us do live in cities with traffic.

The engine runs so incredibly lean and hot that detonation is inevitable, especially when the DSG labours the engine by wanting to be in the highest gear possible at all times.

[Sydneykid]

I wish that was the case - but believe me both the 1.4 twincharge engine and the 7 speed DSG are very well known for all the wrong reasons. But rest assured, i can say with lots of confidence that you will be bitten at some point if you run that engine and gearbox.

I rest very comfortably thanks. I have no reason to suspect that I will have any issue with the twin charger engine or the 7 speed DSG, they both function perfectly, as they have done for the last 4 years. The hundreds of thousands of people worldwide who also have no issues would most likely agree with me. As is common with the web, far too much emphasis is put on the tiny minority who complain noisily at every opportunity. Whilst ignoring the vast majority who have no reason to complain as they have no issues, hence are silent.

Realistically, if VW had experienced excessive warranty issues worldwide with the 7 speed DSG they would have stopped using it. Plainly whatever issues there are are with the minority, a tiny minority.


Cheers

Gary

[DAL344]

I'm one of the tiny minority who has a problem with the DSG & the change from 2-3 in manual mode. It has been evident since new. I basically don't drive it in manual anymore - simple. Should I not complain on forums or to VW though because I'm in the minority? Its the way of the world - the noisy minority want to be heard...

I bought DSG with the view of handing it on to wifey (which I will be in December) who isn't a fan of manual. I was aware of the issues with the 1.4 engine but didn't do my research on the 7 speed DSG or Polo GTI's in general TBH.

I have faith that any major failures will be addressed by VW - c'est la vie!