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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: logie101 on 06 November 2010, 20:46

Title: Question about DSG in Neutral....
Post by: logie101 on 06 November 2010, 20:46

I have an 05 Mark 5 GTI with a DSG gear box.  I just noticed something peculiar about it.  If i put the gearbox in "N" and put my foot flat on the accelerator pedal the car will not rev above 4,000rpm...  Does anyone know why this is?  Just never noticed it before.

Title: Re: Question about DSG in Neutral....
Post by: matski on 06 November 2010, 21:19

Mine does that as well, and all VW DSG's i've driven do the same thing, its a safety feature apparently!

Title: Re: Question about DSG in Neutral....
Post by: logie101 on 06 November 2010, 21:22

Quote from: matski on 06 November 2010, 21:19

Mine does that as well, and all VW DSG's i've driven do the same thing, its a safety feature apparently!

Oh right, cheers for that.  Clever people at VW must know best.

Title: Re: Question about DSG in Neutral....
Post by: Hurdy on 07 November 2010, 23:30

The oil pump is linked to the gearing and so when it is in neutral there is no oil being circulated around the box. Limiting the revs helps protect the 'box. Also you shouldn't cruise at speed in neutral for the same reason. :smiley:

Title: Re: Question about DSG in Neutral....
Post by: Obbzi on 08 November 2010, 15:21

It's not justa VW thing, a lot of manufacturers have this feature now to help prevent any damage