7 SPD dsg issue?

**notflyingscot** · 22-11-2014, 04:28 PM

Tks for the tip. Will check that out. Done most of my near 50 years driving in manuals so I'm inclined to knock it into Neutral when stopped. I'm guessing no harm can come of that?
SWMBO drives it at least as much as me. May have to check out her technique. Just wish me luck if I have to correct her methods!

**Paul_R** · 23-11-2014, 10:42 AM

Yeah, my mum used to be able to make a manual sound like it had a torque converter. Absolutely chewed through clutches in her day (finally in an auto now).

**notflyingscot** · 24-11-2014, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Paul_R

Make sure you, or whoever drives the car, presses the brake pedal hard when stationary. If you only have light pressure the clutch slips. Test it. Light pressure with slipping clutch equals 1000 rpm and burnt out clutch. Press harder and revs drop to 800 rpm as the clutch fully disengages. Might not be the problem but worth checking as it's a real easy fix.

Paul, tried this couple of times today and honestly could not reproduce the change in revs you mention. Seemed to sit on 800 rpm whether barely touching brake or pushing pedal hard. Agree with your theory though. Think I'll just continue to slip it into N if I think I'll be stationary for more than a few seconds.
NFS

**Paul_R** · 25-11-2014, 06:07 AM

I drove 4 different DSG cars in 2 weeks. 2 Passat, a Superb and an Octavia. Only the Octy was petrol with the 7 speed and the other 3 were diesel 6 speeders. The Octy and one of the Passats did it. The other 2 6 speeders didn't. Go figure. I was wondering if it was a 7 speed thing only myself at one point. The dealer does claim that that car had an issue - I commented that it was very sluggish off the line - but I don't believe him. It felt like the last 7 speeder I drove.

**ashmannnn** · 08-12-2014, 09:55 AM

hmmm my new beast has similar glitches... bought the car site unseen in Melb from a dealer... lucky it comes with warranty... off to Lennock Skoda tomorrow for a diagnosis... wish me luck!!

**ashmannnn** · 09-12-2014, 03:21 PM

just got back from Lennock Skoda, need new clutch plates.... groan!!

**Lucas_R** · 09-12-2014, 04:48 PM

^ so very common on the 7 speed dry DSG gearbox. How long did the original ones last?

**notflyingscot** · 10-12-2014, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by ashmannnn

just got back from Lennock Skoda, need new clutch plates.... groan!!

Are you going to have to pay or will it be covered either by your second hand dealer warranty or did Lennock suggest Skoda might still cover it?

**ashmannnn** · 10-12-2014, 07:08 AM

Carlins Auctions / Dealer in Melbourne will be covering it with the standard used car warranty.... Lennock will be talking with them. I spoke with Skoda yesterday, there is no more Skoda warranty on the vehicle. Lennock said they may need the car for up to 2 days.... dang!