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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: clint4one on 23 January 2010, 14:56

Title: dsg trouble
Post by: clint4one on 23 January 2010, 14:56
Hi

I have a 08 golf gti dsg which i bought early last year, in September time last year i noticed when i was in 'd' accelerating from junctions it wasn't changing smoothly between 1-2 2-3, it was jerking pretty bad sometime, this only happened a handful of times a month tho, never the less i booked it in at vw.

I was told it needed a new metertronics unit, 2 weeks later when i went to collect the car they told me they had put a brand new dsg gearbox in :-).

Now 3 months on the exact same problem is happening again, its not as server as last time, but the change is not smooth as it should be, again its only happening a handful of times a month.

So i have booked it in again for next week, after having a brand new gearbox already put in tho i can't believe i am still experiencing problems, and will the same happen again after it goes bk this time.

My warranty is due to run out in may, because they have put a new dsg gearbox in already is that covered for a certain period of time even if my manufactures warranty has run out? if so how long?

I do love the dsg gearbox but with all the problems i may have to go bk to manual :-(

clint
Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: Saint Steve on 23 January 2010, 15:08
Did they actually change the mechatronics unit??, as i would guess they wouldnt of replaced that , just the dsg box itself.


Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: clint4one on 23 January 2010, 15:14
I'm not sure, i just assumed a new gearbox would come with a new mechatronics attached, im not that clued up about it all tbh.
Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: Saint Steve on 23 January 2010, 15:17
Mechatronics unit is nearly £1000 on its own, so unlikely they would of changed it unless it comes complete with the unit as a total assembly.

Worth asking the dealership Mechanic :smiley:
Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: clint4one on 23 January 2010, 15:23
I will ask when i take it back this week, when i took it last time tho they said the problem was the mechatronics and when they said they had replaced the whole gearbox i just assumed that was changed also.
is this problem likely to persist after it goes bk again, because even tho i love it when it works, all the hasstle of taking it in every few months and my warranty running out soon is getting to me.
Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: Saint Steve on 23 January 2010, 15:29
Its not very common to be honest, there have been a handleful of faulty mechatronics units, but its definatly not a repeating item that goes regually. I know of two dsg cars thats got problems, but they had their gearbox's reflashed with a dsg Revo remap, and now the dealers wont replace it due to aftermarket mods.

Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: Steve30 on 23 January 2010, 16:44
They will have to fix it even if the warrenty run's out!! Apperntly there is a re-call coming through for DSG bo'x made from 2008 , there is another thread gone out on here by redleg?? yesterday my car just went blank for a few seconds again pulling out of jct then suddenly jumped in to gear? Very scarey Sh** myself thought i was going to be hit by on coming car!! Same as you only does it every so oftern ( very strange)  :sad:
Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: GtiJames on 23 January 2010, 16:58
im sure if they changed the whole dsg box they would have done the mech unit at the same time - be daft not too

how long ago did you have the dsg box changed - they may well have replaced it with the one of the faulty units as seen in this recall notice by VW UK :

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/searches/expand.asp?uniqueID=111DF9E9052CE4BF80257650002F0164&freeText=Blank&tx=

as your in warranty you should be fine
Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: Steve30 on 23 January 2010, 17:10
what about your's James? You have revo map in your dsg ? I think you and me bought from the same dealership round about the same time??  :angry:
Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: clint4one on 23 January 2010, 17:30
the gearbox was changed in October 08.
Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: Disturbed on 24 January 2010, 18:52
a new DSG gearbox has all the parts new, don´t have to move parts from the old one. so the mechatronic was new when u got new gearbox.

In Iceland U dont get extra 2 years warrenty for the DSG exept u pay for the part you self.. so if i would get a new DSG on warrenty it would be in my current warrenty time. if the law is different where you live maybe the dealer will give u warrenty.
Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 27 January 2010, 00:22
The DSG box is made from cod.  It is cod.  Don't buy a VW one.
BTW mine is great, but you don't want to catch a cod.
Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: jaydubveedub on 27 January 2010, 08:00
The DSG box is made from cod.  It is cod.  Don't buy a VW one.
BTW mine is great, but you don't want to catch a cod.

WTF?
Title: Re: dsg trouble
Post by: clint4one on 27 January 2010, 15:28
So i dropped the car off this morning, thought i would call in this afternoon to see if they had looked at it,
they have and have found no faults, so i went out 4 a test driver with a mechanic and obv the problem doesn't occur
when out with him which i expected cos it only happens like 1-2 times a week.
So he said he would send i report to vw and see what they say, he said they my tell us to check a few things
so i have left it with them.

In the mean time i am driving round in a curtsy 1.2 polo which feels like it is going to fall to bits
every time i take a corner :huh:

clint