The Official Mk7 Golf DSG / Clutch / Shudder / Squeal Issues Thread

[GTI_PAPA]

Hey guys,

I've just started noticing a noise upon changing gears (1st to 2nd to 3rd only), thought it sounded like a blow-off valve but upon reading this, i might have dreaded DSG squeal. Seems more prevalent when cold and going up hill, better once warmed up . Will monitor it and if it continues might have to pay a visit to dealer. Bit of a disappointment when car has just hit 1500km's...

[veew]

I visited the service centre last Wednesday, service technician sat in the car and thinks it is the waste gate valve or something. There is a known issue on that so they're going to replace the part next week, takes about an hour once the car is cool. I'll let you guys know if it makes a difference.

[mummbles]

That sounds like the waste gate rattle issue.
I also had that and was fixed with a new version of the clip.
That one was easy to test for though, just do 100 on the freeway, put the window down and listen for the can full of gravel being shaken. Plenty of clips around of this and it seems very common on the mk7

[veew]

Just got my car back from the dealer, was told my car wasn't applicable for the waste gate rattle TPI (technical product information). The service technician dug a bit deeper and it seems there were TPIs released in July '14 for 2 things, one of which was clutch packs which resulted in symptoms similar to mine (ie. a noise occurring b/w 30-50km/hr).

GTI_PAPA, I would recommend getting your dealer to look into it, better have it changed earlier than later. I didn't notice any drivability issues but am glad I took it into the dealer when I did.

The parts have been ordered, I'll get them fitted in 3 or so weeks so I'll update once thats done.

[GeckoZAO]

Good to see some discussion like this!...
any one got similar noise to mine?
see here:

[GeckoZAO]

Dup post. soz.

[veew]

Just an update on my car. I had the DSG clutch pack, a hose and holding clamps replaced and a campaign software update performed.

I've driven the car for the last few weeks and can safely say the DSG squeak I had has not returned.
I have, at times, noticed that I can hear the shifting mechanism of the car if I have the windows open and am driving down a one way street with buildings on either side. It sounds like how a manual transmission clutch would engage and disengage with the clutch pedal. Just noticable but fortunately not too loud and no additional concerning sounds like crunching, rattle etc.

Fingers crossed this is the last of the DSG issues I have! Should I keep this car for longer than the standard warranty period, I would definitely check the T&Cs of the extended warranty to ensure it covers the DSG transmission as well as I would expect a standard warranty to.

GeckoZao, not sure what that sounds like but did your dealer check if it was the waste gate rattle?

[GTI_PAPA]

Hey guys,

Just an update regarding my DSG post earlier. Had the car looked at and was told the noise I am hearing is the diverter valve (tech called it blowoff valve). My reply to him was that my wife has the exact car as me and hers doesn't make this noise between gears etc. Anyway, they seem to be happy with their diagnosis, even if I'm not. At least it's on the record, and if anything should eventuate they have knowledge of the original issue. On the other hand, my car doesn't need the wastegate rattle fixed, but he did tell me that their was a TPI regarding a low rev whistle, which my car was presenting. So the car's booked in to have corrugated charcoal filter replaced next week. Let's see if it fixes the noise... Anyone else had this replaced?

[kk_mqb_mk7]

Unfortunately the squealing noise came back. This time it is more easily induced. A few meters of creeping forward in a busy uphill traffic jam is enough to replicate the noise. Sending the car in for a second clutch pack replacement in 2 weeks time. This time, a "software re-flash" is also on the job list (previously, it was only a "reset" to factory settings). I'm getting a little frustrated with the need to send the car in again. Anyone knows any where else on the web where I can get more documentation on this?

[savitar]

Hey Guys,

Took my 2011 118TSI DSG in for a service last week. The dealership (Rex Gorrell in Geelong) said that the clutch pack will need replacing. Now the car is a Sept 2011 model so out of warranty. They said they would go to VW to see if they would pay for some or all of the cost as the car is only just our of warranty and has a full VWSH. They said that if VW reject the claim that it would be $1800!!!!

Does anyone have any experience with getting these out of warranty claims approved? Its only 9 weeks out of warranty so hope there would be a chance but fully appreciate VW don't HAVE to do it...

Thanks...