MK7 90 TSI Issue

[beachbaby]

Hi

I just bought a GOLF MK7 90TSI last week and this is my first VW car.

After 5 day's drive, I noticed when I drove the car downhills and used break to reduce the speed, the RPM will automatically jump from 2,000 to 3,000. The RPM will stay at around 3,000 for 1-2 seconds and started to reduce. I also notice this normally happened on Gear 5 changed to Gear 4 or Gear 6 changed to Gear 5.

I am the newbie and not sure if it is a DSG problem. Shall I take the car to dealer for further inspection?

Please help. Thank you.

[Diesel_vert]

The gearbox is most likely downshifting on descents in order to prevent the car from gaining too much speed too quickly.

It is also common practice for people with manual gearboxes.

Nothing to be concerned about.

[beachbaby]

Thanks for your quick reply Diesel_vert! This makes me feel better. Just read some VW news from SMH and I hope the quality of MK7 could be better.

[chrisarmstro]

I think it's referred to as 'downhill assist' in the owners manual, have a look in there and it explains it all. It did it on my MKV golf and its doing it on my new MK7

[Hillbilly]

Hope you used the brakes and it hasnt really broken yet LOL

If it changed down and the revs didnt increase it would stand on its nose rather quickly

[Golf7]

Just fast downshifting, with the throttle being blipped to rev match... High-tech stuff, from Lamborghini, Ferrari et al... How are you finding the car as a new VW owner?

[Diesel_vert]

Just fast downshifting, with the throttle being blipped to rev match... High-tech stuff, from Lamborghini, Ferrari et al...

Adaptive (or fuzzy logic) automatic transmissions may have been considered high-tech stuff 25 years ago, but many vehicles these days come with this sort of technology in one form or another, irrespective of gearbox type (torque converter, automated single or double clutch, CVT).

[pologti18t]

Adaptive (or fuzzy logic) automatic transmissions may have been considered high-tech stuff 25 years ago, but many vehicles these days come with this sort of technology in one form or another, irrespective of gearbox type (torque converter, automated single or double clutch, CVT).

I think the updated 6 speed auto in the Holden Cruze does similar.

[beachbaby]

Just fast downshifting, with the throttle being blipped to rev match... High-tech stuff, from Lamborghini, Ferrari et al... How are you finding the car as a new VW owner?

I like the car so far! It is very fuel consuming on my 90TSI. Average consumption is 4.9L when driving 80% on the highway.

[exzibit]

Has anyone noticed a soft but audible crackling sound when going from stand still to about 40km/hr? It sounds like it's the transmission when it's changing from gear 1 to 2 to 3. It's much more prominent in sports mode too. Any ideas?