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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Steve30 on 06 November 2009, 07:40

Title: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: Steve30 on 06 November 2009, 07:40

I have an 58 Edition30 and when i slow down @ a roundabout or junction then press slightly on the accelerator nothing happens, il leave my foot in the same position then all of a sudden it will fly off. I know there are some issues with Mechatronic unit's but mine is not lurching forward or backward!! My safety was compromised yesterday pulled out of JCT and nothing happened for few seconds , the other car had to slow down and flashed me :sick: My car only does this once in a blue moon??? Any support guys thanks Steve30. :cry:

 

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: mr magoo on 06 November 2009, 19:54

Must admit the first thought I had was 'mechatronic' but it doesn't seem the same as the issue I had.

Honestly - just get it seen to pronto! That's the only advice I have, sorry.

M

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: orca on 06 November 2009, 20:15

Not sure if this is related but have a look at the following link (item 4 in the list) for some info on loss of transmission in DSG Golfs manufactured between Sep 2008 and Aug 2009:

http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=262

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: Steve30 on 06 November 2009, 20:38

The  problem is they will say nothing is wrong with it, becuse it only does it now and again?? The car has done 10,000 miles, for those few seconds my heart sank thought the car was going to hit me!! :rolleyes: thanks for the info but still unsure what to do?? Steve30 :sad:

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: mr magoo on 06 November 2009, 20:45

didn't realise you'd already had it in to the stealer - sorry.

intermittent faults. hmmm. the most difficult to investigate.

i think the only way to play it is to get a bit hard on the dealers. you're not making this up and the last thing you'd want is to have your beloved GTi in the service department for a couple of weeks! I'd insist on them taking it off you until they find the issue. it sounds like a really serious issue - and pulling on to roundabouts and finding nothing happening is scary.

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: Steve30 on 06 November 2009, 20:54

Yes magoo, i agree pain in the backside. I havent taken it in yet , but you just know what they are going to say, esp my steelers in london?? next time will get a manaul??? Or maybe not love the DSG box!!! :wink:

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: orca on 06 November 2009, 20:59

Ask your dealer or any other VW dealer if they know anything about the problem that I linked to.  It appears that there is a recall for affected cars.

I guess you would have heard if yours is one of them.  Looking for further info on the Internet reveals that:

"a faulty temperature sensor could light up a warning light in the instrument panel, and in rare cases, the transmission could shift into neutral"

Sounds dodgy to me!

I've got DSG but my car is 57 plate.  Not had any problems with mine...yet!

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: Sweeney on 06 November 2009, 22:00

Isn't there a weird issue with engine power cutting out whilst pulling out/accelerating whilst turning. I've had it a couple times where it loses all power and just goes nowhere

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: JonnyG on 07 November 2009, 13:47

Could it could be the "fly by wire" accelerator in the Golf. 

I have seen a few threads about these going faulty where the car seems to lose power and "cut out" for a few seconds.  Most reports say this is a once in blue moon experience

Does it feel like the DSG is trying to find a gear (i.e changing from 2 to 1 just as you press the go pedal ?)   or does it feel like there is just no response from the accelerator ?

 

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: Steve30 on 07 November 2009, 15:00

My Car feels like its in neutral , then no respnse for for thsoe few seconds!! When you pull out of a JCT and nothing happens its bloody scary??? :shocked:, but it only does it every so oftern, no lurching forward or backwards?? Very strange !! Steve30 :undecided:

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 07 November 2009, 15:35

Quote from: JonnyG on 07 November 2009, 13:47

Could it could be the "fly by wire" accelerator in the Golf. 

I have seen a few threads about these going faulty where the car seems to lose power and "cut out" for a few seconds.  Most reports say this is a once in blue moon experience

 

Do you drive in wet wellies?
The potentiometers of modern accelerators are very sensitive to moisture.

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: martininwillerby on 07 November 2009, 16:20

Hi...

Ask your dealer if they could do clutch adaption and reset on your DSG. it's something that they do using a software program.

I had a good talk to a master tech at Boston Audi dealership (Chris) the other week about my car (Audi A4 S Tronic) and that's what they are going to do on mine.

I don't have your issue, but I do understand what your on about cos I had it happen to me when I had my Golf GTI DSG once or twice in the early months of having the car.

By the way the master tech did say about the DSG / S Tronic gear box learning from how you drive the car and adapts to that style.

Martininwillerby

Title: Re: Edition30 DSG problem
Post by: Steve30 on 07 November 2009, 16:24

Hope you are joking nosh man?? No I dont do wellies!! :grin: