How reliable is your DSG?

[markymark]

I'm very interested in your input as I'm getting a mixed reaction to DSG, some say it's awful in traffic even after the mechatronics has been changed!
Thanks for your help!

[edd666999]

perfect all the time. 1000x better than a clutch in traffic!

[bacillus]

No problems here...   

[Greeners]

perfect all the time. 1000x better than a clutch in traffic!

You not had to have the mechatronics replaced Ed?

Mark as you know, during my 6 month ownership of my R32 I had my unit replaced.

[Hedge]

I had a new unit in my Ed30 and have just had one in my.:R32.

I think if you are contemplating DSG then a bit of manufacturers warranty helps. As does dealing with any problems at the earliest opportunity.

[markfive]

Had my mechatronics unit replaced about 10 months ago, been fine ever since. If I wanted to be critical, it's ever so slightly slow to engage/take up drive in 1st when it's cold - but once it's warmed up a little it's quite happy. To my mind, it's not dissimilar to a manual box in that respect - driven plenty of those that are a bit notchy first thing. Bit like me really 

Have two months warranty left so am watching it closely ATM, just in case.

[edd666999]

perfect all the time. 1000x better than a clutch in traffic!

You not had to have the mechatronics replaced Ed?

Mark as you know, during my 6 month ownership of my R32 I had my unit replaced.

nope all has been good, i have thought there were issues but always me being over worried.

im going to have the 1st dsg service in the next 3000miles though

[scooba]

waiting for my new mechatronics to arrive from germany.failed at 12,000miles

[RENNTAG]

my dsg has one 58000 with no problems, slightly slow to engage when cold, but im vry pleased with it.

[SteveP]

If thinking of the Pirelli in DSG then there is a couple of thinks to be aware.

It's not the same earlier Mk5's as it uses the later CANBUS control module rather than the older K-Line stuff.

So this means at present the DSG remapping options are reduced and also so are the number of failures that I have heard of.

My Mk6 DSG (which shares same CANBUS version as the Pirelli) has been way better than my old ED30.

[OEM+ DUB]

I love my DSG - best of both worlds and has been great - now at 62k with no problems or intervention aside from a DSG service.

[Robert74]

I have had the gearbox ecu replaced and it doesn't like reversing up slopes very much so I try and avoid this and sometimes its a bit jerky pulling away when cold but otherwise I have been very happy with how it operates.

It's a godsend in traffic but great fun when going down your favourite road, you must have the paddles on steering wheel. I love the sound you get from the exhaust on up and down changes especially with the Milltek non-res TBE fitted.

I am a bit wary of the reliability however especially when my warranty runs out next year.

Overal I think it's great and would go for it again.

[ILoveTuna]

Love mine as well dont think i could go back to a manual now!! Is sometimes a little jerky when cold but fine as soon as it warms up.

[Hurdy]

Do I get 3 votes?

My Golfs were fine whilst I had them and only had the DSG services plus the ED30 had the quaife fitted. The A3 needed a new mechatronics unit from the off (under 1k miles) as it had the "kangaroo" fault.

[Rich]

My Pirelli has had no problems at all with the DSG @ 33k miles now... runs sweet... no problems.. can't complain... hope it continues!