Only a few? :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Spook
I'm amazed the FIN hasn't written an article yet xD
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Only a few? :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Spook
I'm amazed the FIN hasn't written an article yet xD
While we are at it, are we also going to email in to request that those who tailgate have harsher penalties imposed, as that was the actual cause of death.
The reason why the driver stopped doesn't matter. The truck driver has the overwhelming responsibility for her death. Simple.
Yes, VW needs to deal with the DSG and 118 issues - the DSG issues have been known about for ages, and are one of the reasons I went for the manual, apart from having a penis rather than a set of decorative manbags containing a manicure set, and there have been question marks over their reliability. The 118 was not correctly set up for the Australian market - these issues do not happen anywhere near as frequently in the UK market (and as an aside, I wonder how many problems are caused by drivers filling up the 91 petrol) and needs to be addressed.
But some of the claims (not here necessarily, more in the media) are just starting to get a bit fanciful. Hell. Mine spluttered once and lost power. It was probably a bad batch of fuel as it has never done it again. I'm not quivering in a corner going "OMG I can't drive it, I'm too scared" in the hope of joining a class action to get some free cash.
The latter. Hard firm pressure. Just like driving a HD Holden. Plus you get a few goes of assisted braking due to the vacuum reservoir.Quote:
Originally Posted by muli
I agree the engine shouldn't stall but if it does then the tacho would go to zero & the dash would light up like a christmas tree. If the sound of the radio makes you oblivious to the lack of engine noises, engine braking etc then maybe the radio is too loud?
Just reading through this thread, I'm a little confused at which cars models/years are having the issue (if any). Is it mostly cars in more recent years or really any model/year VW/Audi etc.? I've got an 06' Gti DSG and I've never experienced any real shudder or limp mode.
It's every car ever made by VW if you read the comments page of the Age.Quote:
Originally Posted by sphere
Hell - apparently the 97 Golf also has DSG and caused the engine to stop when entering traffic according to one idiot.
Seriously though, the 6spd DSG in yours has some issues for some people. The 7spd DSG has a lot of issues for a lot of people.
If yours is working fine, then it's working fine. Just remember it is an automated manual, and it has a clutch in it. And just like a manual some driving techniques wear the clutch out quicker than others.
VW's ignorance/denial of the following main issues:
7DSG, 1.4 twinchargers i.e. 118tsi, Polo GTI
Certain diesel engine - injector issue causing engine shutdown
Smaller issues:
DSG's in general
Think that sums it up?
Started looking on that AustLII website, found this
EUB Pty Ltd v Audi Australia Pty Ltd (Civil Claims) [2012] VCAT 892 (27 June 2012)
so if I understand correctly Audi was ordered to extend the warranty by two years?
Well, in the end it was the truck driver's fault. He could quite easily spend a few years in jail for this.Quote:
Originally Posted by OzVWCrap
This was the angle the press were pushing 24 months ago
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opi...-1226047586119
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Touran 103TSI 7DSG - gearbox failed. Engine shut off and stalled on highway
Jetta 103TSI 7DSG - engine stalled while cruising downhill.
Were these models ever sold in Australia?