Mechantronics issues...DSG Cars....POLL. ALL DSG OWNERS ....Amended Version

[Saint Steve]

Ok guys, 2nd attempt, and hopefully a better data capture. Apoligise to people who may already voted, i would please ask kindly if they would re-submit.

This is for all Mk5/Mk6 GTi's, Edition 30's and Pirelli's.

This is purely to see if there is a any link to whether there was a potential issues with mech's units after a certain age, and may help any potential buyers with no VW warranty to decide whether or not a dsg car is likely or unlikely to suffer a failure.

I would stress also that even if you have a dsg car, to vote no issues so it gives a better idea to all.

We have over 2500 members, 50/50 split over Manual/dsg cars. Hopefully may give us some clues.

I thank you  

[Richn83]

I will just add a caveat for my 05 no issue vote and thats no issue that im aware of as the second owner I havn't checked up to see if a mechatronic was replaced under warranty with the first owner.   

[RedRobin]

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I'm an 05-plate but 06-build spec, so which would you like me to 'vote' under, Steve?

[Saint Steve]

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I'm an 05-plate but 06-build spec, so which would you like me to 'vote' under, Steve?

Under your Reg Robin 05 
 

[RedRobin]

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I'm an 05-plate but 06-build spec, so which would you like me to 'vote' under, Steve?

Under your Reg Robin 05 
 

....Now voted 

As said in your previous poll thread: Twas a hiccup rather than total failure but VW replaced anyway and at the time were prepared unofficially to do so outside warranty.

[vRS Carl]

Voted now. 08 No issues. 74k miles

I am going to get it checked though when it's next in the garage just to see what they say as i've never had DSG before so could be driving round thinking it's normal  

[keano]

07- No issues 

[RedRobin]

I am going to get it checked though when it's next in the garage just to see what they say as i've never had DSG before so could be driving round thinking it's normal  

....I think you'd probably realise for yourself if your DSG wasn't working normally. Some can be slightly clunky when cold and changing from 1st > 2nd gear, or when cold and into reverse. I always let my engine warm up for several minutes before selecting reverse to exit my batcave and it stops any clunk.

I have to say though that everything feels a lot smoother anyway since my Revo DSG remap.

Regular DSG servicing also helps a lot.

[wagonboy]

Well done Steve for doing this, it will be ineresting to see what a large poll shows up. Although no issues with mine to-date I have voted again as requested.
As you  are probably aware in America most of the DSG owners have been offered a 100,00 miles or 10 year warranty against the failure of the mechatronics unit by VW of America. ( Apparently nothing to do with VW UK )
I queried this with VW UK and they assured me that my car ( 57 reg Ed30.....DSG ) There was no known issues relating to it. I did get them to put it in writing which they did. All the correspondense I have kept in relation to this.
I wish all forum members a very happy Christmas.

[scooba]

May 08 EDITION 30  BUILD NUMBER 2260  Mechatronics failure at 12,500 miles

[rsreid2000]

I have a 10 plate 09 build. No problems up to now 1700 miles in.

[S2 Ant]

07 plate and no issues here, car is at about 48k

[TonyZed]

05 with no replacement.

However I'm not sure all is well. (So if you fancy having a go in mine Steve, I'm in Southampton.)

When you put it into drive at the lights, for example, you have to wait a second or two before pulling away or you get a clunk that I wouldn't expect. I have an Audi TTS with the same box which doesn't do it, maybe it's a VW feature!

Incidentally, if you've bought secondhand your local dealer will tell you if your car had a replacement before you bought it.

TonyZ

[Saint Steve]

05 with no replacement.

However I'm not sure all is well. (So if you fancy having a go in mine Steve, I'm in Southampton.)

When you put it into drive at the lights, for example, you have to wait a second or two before pulling away or you get a clunk that I wouldn't expect. I have an Audi TTS with the same box which doesn't do it, maybe it's a VW feature!

Incidentally, if you've bought secondhand your local dealer will tell you if your car had a replacement before you bought it.

TonyZ

No probs tony, if you want me to have a look 

Have you had your dsg oil change done?? (serviced)

[Saint Steve]

Voted now. 08 No issues. 74k miles

I am going to get it checked though when it's next in the garage just to see what they say as i've never had DSG before so could be driving round thinking it's normal 

You have a dsg Octavia Carl ?? 

Or have you bought a new chariot?