Problems With your new Scirocco...

[Mac135]

I have an issue with the dsg box. It changes up to 6th so quick that in traffic around 60kph it drones too much and it doesn't sound right, I'll get that looked at too when I can get back to the dealer

That is definitely the way the DSG behaves in auto (D).

My question is:

Why are you driving in D in the first place? Paddles 'n stick are much, much more fun.

[why_999]

Fourth visit
- Engine making a weird nosie/rattle when it hits 2K RPM, just before the turbo whistle.. and still at the dealership and they have no idea whats going on, they can hear the rattle but no clue.

Good news is that its not from the engine...

It was the wiper arm. So now a new arm is getting sent to the dealer to be replaced..

Whats up with these wipers VW are using...??

[RW1]

Whats up with these wipers VW are using...??

The arm problem isn' t usual but has happened before in Europe. The blade issue is, and its due to plastic wiper carrier collapsing and the rubber being softer. This is to lower the noise level while sweeping the screen. So the rubber blade distorts too much causing smear.

And if its not that, then there is the little minute blobs of windscreen glue that get massaged out into broad thin glue patches that cause smear patch areas from the blades continually passing over the glue over a period of use (chemical removal for this - adhesive is Polyurethane based.).

Blades, I personally had fitted Jetta blades & carriers as the alternative on the front and have had no problem since. Parts are: wiper blades & carriers VW Part No. 5K2 955 426 - driver's side, 5K2 955 425 - passenger side. Done as a warranty claim, VW know this solution. A bit noisey for the first hour of operation as the rubber blade beds in, but after that, no problems at all. First set of Jetta lasted 17 months, just fitted my second set on Jan 1st 2012. About normal length of time for my VW cars over the years as the daily driver always sits outside in the sun. (Rear lasted 27 months - rear has no problems.)

Also treat the windscreen with Rain-X fairly regularly. That helps a lot.

[preeman]

I have problem with the driver side window not going down some times if I push both window buttons down at the same time. Some times it works, if it doesn't work I just have to push it down again.

Some times my mirrors don't fold back out for 30 seconds or so. No idea why.

[RW1]

I have problem with the driver side window not going down some times if I push both window buttons down at the same time. Some times it works, if it doesn't work I just have to push it down again.

Some times my mirrors don't fold back out for 30 seconds or so. No idea why.

How are you using the car? There can be problems when the battery voltage level gets lower through infrequent use. Door controller problem firmware has been sorted at the factory for a long time, so it can't be that. (Door controllers have control of the windows & folding mirrors.)

There is a bulletin on the folding delay specifically that you could discuss with the dealers.

TPI 2025610/02 - Service info - electrics - door mirrors fold sporadically with delay - 23May2011.

Problem: The door mirrors sporadically fold with a delay upto 15 seconds

Technical Background: Incorrect Door Controllers fitted.

Measure (rectification): None.

Customer Information:
How does it occur?: During dimming of lights in the mirrors, the folding door mirrors can be delayed for upto 15 seconds.
How can the complaint be prevented?: By waiting till the dimming is completed. This normally happens about 2 seconds after switching on the ignition.

[preeman]

How are you using the car? There can be problems when the battery voltage level gets lower through infrequent use. Door controller problem firmware has been sorted at the factory for a long time, so it can't be that. (Door controllers have control of the windows & folding mirrors.)

There is a bulletin on the folding delay specifically that you could discuss with the dealers.

TPI 2025610/02 - Service info - electrics - door mirrors fold sporadically with delay - 23May2011.

Problem: The door mirrors sporadically fold with a delay upto 15 seconds

Technical Background: Incorrect Door Controllers fitted.

Measure (rectification): None.

Customer Information:
How does it occur?: During dimming of lights in the mirrors, the folding door mirrors can be delayed for upto 15 seconds.
How can the complaint be prevented?: By waiting till the dimming is completed. This normally happens about 2 seconds after switching on the ignition.

The car is my daily drive for work, I am getting about 80KM per day. The windows can happen at any time, I might have been driving for 20 minutes when I decide to put the windows down. I will take it to the dealer and see what they say.

Thanks for the info on the folding delay.

[tee_off]

I was dreading this thread.

Does this mean I will have to buy (and learn to drive) a manual to be safe?

[Mac135]

To be safe in what way?

[why_999]

I was dreading this thread.

Does this mean I will have to buy (and learn to drive) a manual to be safe?

well i don't see why. No one has had an issue with their DSG gearbox... yet.

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[ConR]

Yeah I agree. The DSG has gone through a number of iterations since it's original release. No one would call it perfect, but it's a pretty damn good, dependable gearbox.