DSG Gearbox 1st Gear

[Jamied281]

The Techs at VW have come back and said there going to replace the mechantronics, is this a good thing? Or should I push to get the whole box replaced? I was thinking if they only replace the mech unit getting them to put a new 3yr warranty on the whole car. It's a tough call, need your experience guys. Cheers in advance

Jay 

[Steve30]

^^ Its great they are going to fix the mechantronic unit 1800 quids worth work, and should feel like a new car, I would ask them to warrenty the DSG box for you , if dont ask you dont get!!

[Jamied281]

Update: VW have replaced the mech unit, and are going to extend the warranty on the whole vehicle for a year (2 1/2 years remaining) and theres a 3 year warranty on the new unit. So hopefully ill pick the car up in the next 7 to 10 days! 

[Steve30]

Execellent news , lets see a picture on here soon

[devito]

Update: VW have replaced the mech unit, and are going to extend the warranty on the whole vehicle for a year (2 1/2 years remaining) and theres a 3 year warranty on the new unit. So hopefully ill pick the car up in the next 7 to 10 days! 
[
/quote]Trust me run a mile. I would be very suprised if changing the mech unit adressed the problem. I had mine changed on a brand new one last March. It didnt solve the problem, i gave it back,they still have it now, still on sale. I bought an s3 auto, same box,no problems. If you can find a good one, and you will for shure, then snap it up. Its a grest toy. Who wants to be using a stick in this day n age.

[am1w]

More DSG stuff.

EDITED as was provoking.

[Jamied281]

Sorry to cause you to yawn, but it could be a 22k yawn for me if it goes tits up! 

[Steve30]

Sorry to cause you to yawn, but it could be a 22k yawn for me if it goes tits up! 

I'm not yawining very intrested to hear what happen's to the DSG box? Keep us updated please!!

[am1w]

Sorry to cause you to yawn, but it could be a 22k yawn for me if it goes tits up! 

Not directed at you specifically, but the rest of the gang.

[JonnyG]

The Techs at VW have come back and said there going to replace the mechantronics, is this a good thing? Or should I push to get the whole box replaced?

I had the mech unit replaced on my last R32 (similar problems) and everything was fine after that ... no more problems and a much smoother DSG.  No need for a new DSG box IMO.

So you should be all sorted now ... good luck with the purchase if you go for it