DSG - has anyone experienced this?

[garytc78]

Not sure about that but mine had 57k at the time of taking it out but I imagine they would have changed it by now to compete because most warranties are up to 100k.

[alexperkins]

Not sure about that but mine had 57k at the time of taking it out but I imagine they would have changed it by now to compete because most warranties are up to 100k.

Im to assume yours came direct from a VW dealership though?

[DSGAndy]

Hi Guys,

I've discovered a problem on my GTi DSG - when it's been on a good high-speed run and the fluid is obviously up to a decent temperature, the car lurches from the line and is very jerky in the lower gears at low speed.  Also when coasting to a stop, there is a pronounced clunk and lurch forward as the car engages 1st gear.  The car does not do this when cold or up to temperature on town-driving etc, only when it's been on motorways.

I've read other posts and think that a DSG reset when the fluid is up to temp would be worth doing, but I would like to know if any other owners have had the same problem.  The car had the fluid and filter change last september by the way - and has been done twice to date.

Cheers,

Kenny

I've had my GTi for about four weeks.  After a high speed run on some back roads for about 45 mins, I experienced exactly the same problem.  Pulling away in 1st was clunky, jerky and somewhat embarrasing 

It only lasted for about 1/2 hr after my hard drive.  When I pulled into a teso car park and stuck it in reverse, everything seemed fine.  To date this has been the only time this happened. 

Let us know how ya get on.. ?!

[bigkenny1781]

Warranty cost is about £30 a month ... until you want to cancel it!

[alexperkins]

Interesting. I would say PM me some more details on the specific plan, but youll need 10 posts first!

[bigkenny1781]

Will keep posting!

It is cheaper if you want a network garage to do the work, but I opted for a dealer repairs as it's full dealer history - and I will keep servicing up with the dealer.

[danh]

I have the jerky problem but in a Leon FR DSG, I think its the mech box but as my car is modified heavily (performance wise) my guess is even a warranty direct warranty wouldnt cover me?

[garytc78]

Not sure about that but mine had 57k at the time of taking it out but I imagine they would have changed it by now to compete because most warranties are up to 100k.

Im to assume yours came direct from a VW dealership though?

No bought my car from an independent garage.
If you just type in Google vw used warranty it comes up I think the address is something like
Volkswagenwarranty not sure.

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Flashing gear selector on MFD happend to me over the weekend...restarted car.  Seems ok for the time being. Should I be worried?

[alexperkins]

Yes....Thats a sure sign of Mechatronics failure

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

What sort of errors do I need to look out for in a VAGCOM check?

Also, how long will the error be retained before its cleared?
 

Not the sort if thing I really wanted to be dealing with a week before going abroad.

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

Update for anyone interested... VW have agreed to replace the mechatronic unit after me going on about it being a common issue.  I have been told they take around 10 days to arrive - supplied to order and chassis no.

Does anyone know what changes were made to the later mechatronic units, and is it a relatively straight forward remove/fit job as I don't have that much confidence in the VW technicians?   

[RedRobin]

Does anyone know what changes were made to the later mechatronic units, and is it a relatively straight forward remove/fit job as I don't have that much confidence in the VW technicians?   

....I think it would be wise to let the VW techies install it - They can't be that bad! You really can't expect VW to take any responsibility for any future issues with it if you don't. The new mechatronics will have its own warranty starting from when they install and test it.

What if what they supply isn't perfect and you are the one who has fitted it? - You have very little recourse.

[QD MBE]

Update for anyone interested... VW have agreed to replace the mechatronic unit after me going on about it being a common issue.  I have been told they take around 10 days to arrive - supplied to order and chassis no.

Does anyone know what changes were made to the later mechatronic units, and is it a relatively straight forward remove/fit job as I don't have that much confidence in the VW technicians?   

VW should be ok, won't be the first time they have fitted one.......................

[Poppa Dom]

Update for anyone interested... VW have agreed to replace the mechatronic unit after me going on about it being a common issue.  I have been told they take around 10 days to arrive - supplied to order and chassis no.

Does anyone know what changes were made to the later mechatronic units, and is it a relatively straight forward remove/fit job as I don't have that much confidence in the VW technicians?   

VW should be ok, won't be the first time they have fitted one.......................

Quite - I think they are quite well versed with it all by now