First of all, this is my first post on here so hello everyone!
I picked up my 07 Mk5 GTI on Friday, which is has a DSG and 77k on it.
Overall the car seems to drive really well however after driving it over weekend I have noticed something concerning regarding what I fear could be the gearbox :( . The car is booked in to a VAG specialist tomorrow but just wanted your opinions so I'm not potentially told rubbish!
When giving it the beans in 3rd gear (and only 3rd) it seems to have a moments juddering/slight hesitation before driving through it, causing a noticeable vibration through the steering. It does this twice, once at around 3000 RPM and then again just before 5000 RPM.
At first I thought it felt like traction control cutting in or wheel spin, but the car wouldn't have the power to do that in 3rd at these speeds.
Next I thought it would be clutch slip, but the revs dont seem to be jumping around - only maybe ever so slightly at the point of hesitation.
It does this 9/10 times - it is very consistent!
I cannot get it do this in any other gear at all. There's no slip in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th or 6th that I can perceive, no juddering or jolting on take off - its really smooth in general. My other car is an 11' Scirocco R which is also a DSG which I've owned for years with no issues at all.
The car has had its 40k & 80k DSG services carried out already.
Any ideas guys? I appreciate any advice you may have!
Cheers
Lew