DSG Paddle Fault

[rich83]

Hi everyone.

Ive got a intermittent fault on the "+" paddle, by which it doesnt change gear if i dont quite press it right. If i press it in a certain way (at the bottom) it works every time!

ODD 

So... is it new steering wheel time... or are the switches available separately?

Thanks
Rich

[Hedge]

Might be that the contacts just need cleaning.

Is the car under warranty?

[rich83]

3rd party yes!

Can i get to the contacts By removing the airbag and the right hand side MFSW controls?

Thanks
Rich

[Hedge]

I think so Rich. Take a look here http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7170.0.html

On a slightly off topic note are you coming to Castle Combe on Saturday?

[rich83]

Ive looked at that link before... just not if ill be able to actually clean the switch!

I cant come to combe... which is a bit of a bugger, but ive just bagged some gigs with Cliff Richard    shame cos i really like combe!

[Hedge]

I think that you will be able to see enough of it to spray some contact cleaner in there.
Also clean and ptfe dry spray the shaft so there is no resistance.

Failing that new switch I would say. 

As for gigs with Cliff I am guessing you will be the youngest there.

[rich83]

Thanks... ill give it a go when i get a moment!

There a few of us doing it that are in out 20s... but yes the audiences will all be coming via their bus passes!