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Offline Morgen

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #75 on: September 16, 2015, 04:03:14 pm »
I also get the slight delay.. But I can definitely tell a difference when launching! Sits at 3k for me  :smiley:


My car is also slightly jerky in first when setting off but smooth in every other gear and reverse. Does this sound like an issue to anybody?

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #76 on: September 17, 2015, 03:29:04 pm »
I also get the slight delay.. But I can definitely tell a difference when launching! Sits at 3k for me  :smiley:


My car is also slightly jerky in first when setting off but smooth in every other gear and reverse. Does this sound like an issue to anybody?

When launching or with normal driving? Isn't jerky when setting off one of the first signs of the mechatronics unit going?
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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #77 on: September 23, 2015, 12:35:35 pm »
I also get the slight delay.. But I can definitely tell a difference when launching! Sits at 3k for me  :smiley:


My car is also slightly jerky in first when setting off but smooth in every other gear and reverse. Does this sound like an issue to anybody?

Could be youre mechatronic unit that you know, find someone with vcds to rest the box see if that helps

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #78 on: September 23, 2015, 12:36:30 pm »
The unit was replaced under warranty in 2011.. So if it's going again then that's annoying as I've had it serviced as recommended etc! Stupid thing.

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #79 on: September 23, 2015, 01:24:18 pm »
Not 100% sure it is a sign of failing mechatronics unit - although seeing as mine does it as well that could be me hoping!

It only does it on a cold start - so pretty much in the morning each day. Reverse works fine though and I've heard that can be affected.

I've also heard DSG reset can help it - although im not sure what exactly a dsg reset is!

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #80 on: September 23, 2015, 04:49:52 pm »
my boyfriend has access to vagcom so may get him to look into it for me  :smiley:

If it's no better after that I'll just have a wee cry instead

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #81 on: September 23, 2015, 04:54:01 pm »
Let me know the result please!

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #82 on: September 24, 2015, 02:08:14 pm »
forgot to mention it to him! hopefully he has the correct cable for mines as his is a mk4.. I'll try get it done tonight or Friday & let ya know! :happy2:

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #83 on: September 25, 2015, 03:44:46 pm »
@Morgen

I've just seen from another post that a good test for a failing mechatronics unit is:

With the engine running, go straight from neutral to drive and see if it sets off without any hesitation or a distinctive knocking.

Same from park to drive.

I’ll try mine later but I don’t seem to remember mine doing this, hopefully yours doesn’t either. Maybe we just need this “DSG reset” I’ve heard about.

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #84 on: September 27, 2015, 11:07:13 pm »
Tried this on my 07 today. Revs would just sit on 1500 and its like its not even revving. Let go of brake and nothing. Lol

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #85 on: September 30, 2015, 06:58:38 am »

Tried this on my 07 today. Revs would just sit on 1500 and its like its not even revving. Let go of brake and nothing. Lol

You're not activating launch control so... Check out video in post #22 on this thread

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #86 on: October 04, 2015, 02:22:23 pm »
Well, my launch control isn't active. :sad1:

Tried in manual, it just revved to 1200RPM then took about a second to engage and go. In S mode I can freely rev until I release the brake and it still takes about a second to engage and launch away. With a 4motion system its really quite tame under full load, but I definitely need a remap and active launch control for my DSG 'box now.

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #87 on: August 10, 2016, 06:25:24 pm »
Silly question but does the handbrake have to be up or down with launch control ? Mine is a 2008 model so I'm hoping I have LC

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #88 on: August 10, 2016, 07:25:12 pm »
Down. I had the DSG mapped before even trying to use the LC...  :signLOL:

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Re: DSG Launch control
« Reply #89 on: August 10, 2016, 08:12:58 pm »
LC pointless on a front wheel drive car as you have to turn traction control off to use it = loads of wheel spin.

Sounds good though.
« Last Edit: August 11, 2016, 06:07:21 am by slix »
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