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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Golf mk5 TDI => Topic started by: Anders on 06 March 2012, 10:20
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Got an issue with my car that I need advice on please:
At certain times when the engine is idling the rev counter starts to pulse up and down on the 1000 rom mark. When this happens if you put the car into drive and release the handbrake it stalls!!?? With automatics you expect the little bit of go before applying the accelerator. Not sure what could be causing this as it does not do it all the time??
Could anybody offer any clues please??
Many thanks in advance.
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Sounds the same as on my old A3. I had to have it in for the DSG mechatronics unit to be replaced. Mine even stalled just after setting off which in one case was pulling out of a T junction!!
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Sounds a bit odd, never had experience with a auto stalling, but I have heard of autos reversing up a drive and running over my father in-laws feet... :laugh:
Not me before peeps start pointing the finger lol, it was his son and to this day he still says it was cus of the auto and not his careless driving....Feckin numpty!
Anyway did you get this sorted?
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Not sorted as yet. Warrington VW did a partial reset of the DSG and an engine management software upgrade which apparently it should have been recalled for ages ago!!
This made the car feel a whole lot different I have to say. From cold when you put in reverse or drive it had that characterisitic surge without putting your foot on the gas.
Sadly, that has all but gone and I am back to this kind of coughing and spluttering when cold!!!
Been a bit lazy with what to do next really!!!!
Help always appreciated??
Andy.
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Its most likely the mechatronics unit as per Hurdy's post above
Not cheap sadly :sad: So I'd be pushing for VW to replace it or at least contribute a significant portion of the repair cost