DSG woes in The Age

Of course it's a stunt. Vehicles delivered post September 2011 have also had the same afflicting issues of burnt out clutches and dodgy mechatronic units so how is replacing a part an some software going to fix a problem that is still ongoing.

Yes it is possible, the mk5 golf GT ran the 1.4 TSI motor with the dq250 6spd wet clutch dsg. As I said it would be logistical nightmare but what is the point of recalling vehicles that 2 weeks ago weren't affected yet now are, to just have the same things happen in 2 years down the track? That's the point I am making. The design on the dq200 is flawed and just continually throwing clutches and mechatronics units at affected vehicles under warranty doesn't constitute a fix. What will customers do that are already out of warranty?

I think the recall will be extended after these cars are fixed, we must be a little diplomatic here...26,000 units isn't something you can whip up in a day...plus there is still 200k plus overseas already waiting for these parts...perhaps they will widen the recall once they reduce the amount of backlog? 2008-2010 then 2011-current?

Volkswagen Australia recalls DSG cars – Car Reviews, News & Advice - CarPoint Australia..

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I think the recall will be extended after these cars are fixed, we must be a little diplomatic here...26,000 units isn't something you can whip up in a day...plus there is still 200k plus overseas already waiting for these parts...perhaps they will widen the recall once they reduce the amount of backlog? 2008-2010 then 2011-current?

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Fair point and I truly hope that is the case. Ok, happy Gavs for the rest of the day now:)

Official now:

All the details are here now:

Volkswagen—Polo, Golf, Golf Wagon, Golf Cabriolet, Jetta, Passat, and Caddy Vehicles

The ACCC has listed it as the following:

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All models manufactured between 2009-2012

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Official now:

All the details are here now:

Volkswagen—Polo, Golf, Golf Wagon, Golf Cabriolet, Jetta, Passat, and Caddy Vehicles

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Thanks! I see the dates are different. 2009-2012. Interesting.


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From the Govt. Recall Site:
What are the defects?
On vehicles within a certain production period with the 7 speed direct shift gearbox (DSG), electrolysis in the gearbox control unit can lead to a short circuit and blow the gearbox fuse. If the fuse blows, the clutch will open and there will be total loss of power to the wheels.
What are the hazards?
If the defect occurs there will be a sudden and total loss of power to the wheels, which in some circumstances may pose a hazard to the vehicle occupants and other road users.
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From the VGA notice:
...Vehicles affected include Golf, Jetta, Polo, Passat and Caddy and were produced between June 2008 and September 2011..
In isolated cases, an electronic malfunction in the control unit inside the gearbox mechatronics may result in a power interruption. Other important vehicle systems,such as steering and braking, along with other relevant systems, will continue to be fully functional. If, in rare cases, the car loses power while driving, the driver can remain in control to safely manoeuvre the car to a stop.
Volkswagen Group Australia will replace the gearbox mechatronic unit on all potentially affected vehicles at no cost to the customer. At the same time, we will also update customers’ vehicles with the latest software version.
Starting from July, owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted directly by Volkswagen Group Australia about the voluntary recall.
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NB: Nothing under Audi or Skoda ("other brands") on the recalls site

This doesn't sound like a lot of the DSG issues, but is concerning to say the least

Owning a 6 speed DSG, I believe VW should extend warranties for DSG to a minimum of 5 years. This would cover cars back to 2009 and give many owners peace of mind that they wont have to drop 5k+ into repairing a car that's under 5 years old.

I've read lots about a 5 year warranty being offered but have not seen anything in writing from VWA. Is there an authorative source on this ??

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Owning a 6 speed DSG, I believe VW should extend warranties for DSG to a minimum of 5 years. This would cover cars back to 2009 and give many owners peace of mind that they wont have to drop 5k+ into repairing a car that's under 5 years old.

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