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dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« on: April 06, 2012, 08:20:55 pm »
for as long as i can remember my 2007 car with dsg seemed to 'kangaroo' at slow speed in 1st and 2nd gear, particularly in traffic. just thought was how dsg coped with low revs and choice of gear. now ive found out this has been a know problem with mechatronic unit in vws for which guys in US have had there dsg warranty extended to include up to 10 years. my warranty is expired over a year now, and im debating going to dealer to ask about goodwill gesture to replace mechatronic unit. Has anyone had any joy getting theres replaced without charge after warranty expired??
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2012, 08:39:05 pm »
Have you got a full VW service history? If so give them a shout. If you don't you probably won't get very far with it

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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2012, 09:49:51 pm »
What unit is in the Audi, and are you implying the unit was updated after 2007?  :confused:
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2012, 10:09:28 pm »
The faulty batch seemed to affect late 57 plates and 08 plates, mine was one of them (08 plate) and was replaced under warranty and a further 3 year warranty on DSG box supplied  :happy2:
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2012, 10:15:37 pm »
Good news  :pomppomp:
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2012, 10:47:04 pm »
Quote from: Tamiyoman on April 06, 2012, 10:09:28 pm
The faulty batch seemed to affect late 57 plates and 08 plates, mine was one of them (08 plate) and was replaced under warranty and a further 3 year warranty on DSG box supplied  :happy2:

Mines replaced under warranty...fingers crossed that it won't happen again
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2012, 04:18:58 pm »
Quote from: Tamiyoman on April 06, 2012, 10:09:28 pm
The faulty batch seemed to affect late 57 plates and 08 plates, mine was one of them (08 plate) and was replaced under warranty and a further 3 year warranty on DSG box supplied  :happy2:

Did you ask for that specifically or was it offered as a matter of course?
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2012, 05:10:49 pm »
i dont want to count  my chickens until its actually in the car, but VW have agreed to replace my mechatronics unit. they will cover all parts cost and half labour. result!
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2012, 09:03:52 pm »
That's a result. I had mine replaced for similar symptoms in 2009, when my car was a year old. Obviously fine since so here's hoping it was a dodgy batch. Must have been like it for a while though? Mine presented when the car had been driven for 30 mins+.
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2012, 09:10:14 pm »
I can repair the mechatronics units if anyones are out of warranty.  :happy2:
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2012, 09:40:40 pm »
i think mine was faulty before i even drove it out of showroom, so i never really new anything was wrong. always just thought dsg box was jerky in 1/2nd gear at low revs and in reverse until mechanic pointed it out 4 years after i bought it!!!!
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2012, 11:15:01 pm »
Mine replaced at 2 years old and 13k miles , the car is a 08 ed30 , I am sure I was told it came with a 2 yr warranty as well
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2012, 11:42:04 pm »
Mine is still jumpy in reverse, but I can live with that...
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2012, 12:49:15 am »
I'd love a DSG but this is exactly what puts me off owning one :stupid:
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Re: dsg mechatronic unit - replace outside warranty?
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2012, 07:20:50 pm »
when dsg is going well it is a dream to drive. and definitely quicker than manual. maybe not quite as much fun as manual though
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