7DSG - Clutch packs getting replaced

[cbay]

Cbay, It seems the recall replaced the DSG ECU & upgraded the ECU software.

cheers for that info mate.

[roshea]

FYI - Skoda and Audi recall cars with 7-speed DSG (DQ200):

Drive - Audi Recall | Volkswagen DSG Recall Extends to Audi

"Skoda, Volkswagen's Czech-based budget offshoot, has also announced a recall of 1746 Octavia and Superb cars equipped with the seven-speed transmission.

A spokesman for the brand said “We urge any customers who believe they have experienced issues to contact their nearest Skoda dealer”."

Don't some other Skoda vehicles have this transmission too?

[onyertod]

"Skoda, Volkswagen's Czech-based budget offshoot, has also announced a recall of 1746 Octavia and Superb cars equipped with the seven-speed transmission.

A spokesman for the brand said “We urge any customers who believe they have experienced issues to contact their nearest Skoda dealer”."

So what does this mean? Are they going to recall all the cars involved or contact owners to find out if they have had problems? Or do owners have to contact them?

[zei20t]

with a recall, they manufacturer is apparently obligated to contact all owners that they have knowledge of. which I believe is important to at least inform the manufacturer of your details when you purchase a 2nd hand car, in case of things like this.

[sbm]

So Zach, what what did they say was the problem?

I noticed almost the exact same thing you described on my 012 vrs Octavia, it has been happening since i have had it.
I have had the car in twice in Richmond Skoda and they say they can not fault it. On its 15000 service they re-flashed the transmission software, or something along those lines and said to see how i go.

I described the noise similar to an old ford laser with CV worn joints, the clacking sound.
The response was "its new its not going to be the CV joint".
I explained to the service secretary or what ever his title is that its the noise not necessarily the joints them selves. I just don't think, they even listened.

[Antiplastix]

Thank god my vRS has a real gear box. The Yeti we have is the 77 tsi with the 7 speed DSG ,is this the same box ?

[woofy]

Yes re the Yeti. I didn't buy a Superb because I had concerns with the DSG in it. If they had a manual I would have got one for sure. Our Octy we intentionally got the manual, the DSGs had just come out but I had heard by then of the issues.

[wai]

Yes re the Yeti. I didn't buy a Superb because I had concerns with the DSG in it. If they had a manual I would have got one for sure. Our Octy we intentionally got the manual, the DSGs had just come out but I had heard by then of the issues.

The issue with the DSG is in its implementation. It would appear that something has gone wrong with how things have been done.

Things like electrolytic corrosion and overheating the mechatronics oil are basic issues that should have been picked up well before the gearboxes were released. Somewhere, someone has make a judgement "what are the chances this would cause a problem" and decided to go with things. Management systems are to blame when such decisions are allowed. I participated in a webinar on Agile (a management tool) where one of the principles of Agile was stated as "prompt delivery of product over comprehensive documentation". I now understand why products are released before they are ready. The delivery schedule is all important and if a problem is identified, they will fix it with a patch or upgrade/update.

Well, it might be possible to barely get away with this in some areas, but it can bite you big time in others. Manufacturers want to get product out the door.

It is like new cars these days. They are designed to be manufactured cheaply, not to be serviced easily. You see, it costs the manufacturer if it is not easy or cheap to manufacture the car. Service costs are the responsibility of the buyer. It does not matter that it will cost more to service the car because the buyer will pay for it.

[dagget]

Yes re the Yeti. I didn't buy a Superb because I had concerns with the DSG in it. If they had a manual I would have got one for sure. Our Octy we intentionally got the manual, the DSGs had just come out but I had heard by then of the issues.

Thats interesting, we also intentionally got a manual mainly because of reports of DSG issues but also because I like manual cars. We actually avoided buying a nice Fabia wagon because of the DSG. Did test drive a DSG octy but still went for a manual.

[donweather]

After driving a DSG Tiggy last week (loan car when dropping my Occy in for a service) I would never ever buy a DSG car. Couldn't stand driving it in "D" mode. And "S" mode was "too sporty" when just driving around normally. For me, ya kinda needed a "H" mode which would be the "Happy" mode somewhere between the current D and S modes.

For example, S mode didn't shift out of 5th gear, even when cruising at 100 on the highway. Noting it was a 7 speed gear box, this just seemed ludicrous to me.

Anyway, glad I bought the manual. Had to find the last one (in blue) in Aus though!!!