Warranty and Mods

[Lemonskin]

Also remember, that tune pushes the gearbox past its official limits (max torque is 250nm for the 7speed DSG) so 300nm is quite over the limit. Yes they do allow for more stress in the clutches and everything in general but keep it in mind that you could chew through clutches more quickly and if you have a DSG clutch that's $2500 a hit to replace.

But then again it depends when and how it delivers 300 nm of torque, if its higher up in the rev range you should be fine as the clutch is fully engaged anyway.

I think you can get a DSG tune that allows 350NM from memory? Ask TorqueSteer, He's getting it.

[yokom46]

Actually, it did play no part in the failure as found at time of disassembly, as Guy knows about. The piston controlling the k1 clutch looks to have over-extended in its travel resulting in the clutch actuator being locked on even though the piston did release. I have an independent report from a workshop that sells a competitors tune and they too agree that there is no way a tune caused my issue. I am still trying to chase answers but it's amazing that staff at VGA just always seem to be in perpetual meetings....

Somewhat reassuring! Thanks Gav.
I mean besides the DSG box and its apparent issues, at least it wasn't the tune that created a problem for you.

Also - the article in your sig is pretty interesting....

[Guy_H]

Mechatronics are a complex little device, but directly don't fail (as I mentioned) by increasing power and torque. The boxes seem pretty strong. If you want to see box failures, look at 9N polo GTI's - the ring gears come off the differential & blow a hole out of the case, seen at least a dozen do this.

Yet to see anything trying to exit out of a 6R Polo case yet (and we give ours a hard time).

[amazeer]

When I was considering a golf wagon purchase I costed a towbar. The bar and the wiring kit are sold seperately (and cost twice as much as they should). Since I only really need it for a bike rack I mentioned that I might just get the bar and if I want to tow anything I could wire it myself. The salesman told me that the wiring must plug into the factory plug up front. If I spliced into the tail light wiring I would void warranty on the entire electrical system

[gavs]

This is true due to the complex BCM and CANBUS system in the car.

Guy repeats my info too, aside from the electronic gremlins, the actual mechanicals of the box are phenomenally strong.

[anglo_dude]

Officially announced that the DSG warranty is now 5 years:

Warranties < Technology & Service < Volkswagen Australia

The New Vehicle Warranty is for 3 years unlimited kilometres.

The Transmission Warranty for passenger vehicles is for 5 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first.
The Paint Warranty is for 3 years unlimited kilometres.

The Corrosion warranty of the main steel body structure is 12 years unlimited kilometres. Amarok is 6 years unlimited kilometres.

Warranty for accessories fitted on the vehicle at time of delivery is 3 years unlimited kilometres warranty.

Warranty for Volkswagen Approved Parts fitted on the vehicle at the time of delivery is 2 years unlimited kilometres warranty.

The above warranties commence from the day of delivery of your new Volkswagen. It is the responsibility of the selling Dealer to report the correct delivery date into the Volkswagen systems to start the warranty.

Volkswagen Group Australia guarantees that within the relevant warranty periods any part or component of your vehicle that is found to be defective from manufacture in materials or workmanship will be repaired, replaced or adjusted by any authorised Volkswagen Dealer free of charge (for current dealers and locations please refer to Find a dealer < Volkswagen Australia)

The owner/customer/agent of the vehicle is responsible to present the vehicle to an authorised Volkswagen Dealer at their expense and to collect the vehicle at their expense, in the case of all warranty repairs.

It is not a requirement of these warranties to be provided with alterative transport.