Author Topic: Is it possible to re-set the DSG?  (Read 3148 times)

Offline Pretzel

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Is it possible to re-set the DSG?
« on: 08 September 2017, 22:53 »
I have purchased a Mk7 2017 Gti DSG PP from VW.

The DSG changes appear far more noticable than I would have expected both going up and especially back down through the box.

My only other experience of a DSG was on a 1.4 Golf which seemed much smoother.

Is it possible to re-set the DSG so that it adopts my driving style rather than that of the previous owner?

I had an old Mercedes (1996) that the auto box could be re-set on and wondered if its possible on the Golf.

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Re: Is it possible to re-set the DSG?
« Reply #1 on: 08 September 2017, 23:09 »
I have purchased a Mk7 2017 Gti DSG PP from VW.

The DSG changes appear far more noticable than I would have expected both going up and especially back down through the box.

My only other experience of a DSG was on a 1.4 Golf which seemed much smoother.

Is it possible to re-set the DSG so that it adopts my driving style rather than that of the previous owner?

I had an old Mercedes (1996) that the auto box could be re-set on and wondered if its possible on the Golf.

Yes, I believe you can. I have heard of dealer's doing resets on DSG.
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Offline CocoPops

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Re: Is it possible to re-set the DSG?
« Reply #2 on: 09 September 2017, 08:03 »
Can be done with VCDS as well.
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Offline Pretzel

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Re: Is it possible to re-set the DSG?
« Reply #3 on: 09 September 2017, 09:26 »
Thanks, anyone know if there is a way to re-set the system without VSDS or a dealer visit?

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Re: Is it possible to re-set the DSG?
« Reply #4 on: 09 September 2017, 09:31 »
Seems unlikely...
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Re: Is it possible to re-set the DSG?
« Reply #5 on: 09 September 2017, 09:33 »
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Offline wantmygti

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Re: Is it possible to re-set the DSG?
« Reply #6 on: 09 September 2017, 10:44 »
OBDEleven can also do a reset, but not sure what it means to reset the gearbox??
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Re: Is it possible to re-set the DSG?
« Reply #7 on: 09 September 2017, 11:26 »
Thanks, anyone know if there is a way to re-set the system without VSDS or a dealer visit?

Almost certainly not.
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Re: Is it possible to re-set the DSG?
« Reply #8 on: 09 September 2017, 13:15 »
.....but, as you hint at in your original post, the 'box will adapt to your style and it doesn't seem to take too long. Also, there are a few settings in the menus to make changes to how the car and 'box feel.

Probably a toss up as to how long it will take to adjust itself to your style from default, after a reset, as from where it is now.
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