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Offline manc01

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Newbie DSG question
« on: 25 March 2011, 18:35 »
Hi all, just to say I am recently a new owner of GTi with DSG box, love it, but just have one question hope someone can help. Sorry maybe bit rubbish with the description.. :huh: Anyway, when its parked up and i need to move off, when i press the brake so I can shift to D it seems to make few noises, and not the noise of the gear switching between the modes. Is that normal?
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Offline Hurdy

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Re: Newbie DSG question
« Reply #1 on: 25 March 2011, 19:12 »
Shouldn't make a noise. What kind of noise is it?

Clunking?
Whining?
Grating?
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Re: Newbie DSG question
« Reply #2 on: 25 March 2011, 19:24 »
I would say quiet clicking noise, but noticeable.. thought it sound that made like the disengage of something to allow me to switch modes..? Driving seems to be fine..?
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Re: Newbie DSG question
« Reply #3 on: 25 March 2011, 20:01 »
OK, it helps if i was more accurate.. right its actually when you turn the key, there's light clicking sound, there's no sound when i press brake and change the mode..!
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Re: Newbie DSG question
« Reply #4 on: 25 March 2011, 20:30 »
Doesn't sound like it is anything terminal. I've heard a few nasty sounds in the past from various DSG cars, but this just sounds like you have oversensitive hearing. The 'box can make a slight clicking on engagement, but as long as the transition is smooth and there is no jerkiness in the drivetrain, then you should be okay. :smiley:
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Re: Newbie DSG question
« Reply #5 on: 25 March 2011, 20:36 »
Thanks for your opinion, i hope its not much too maybe as its new car i'm overly cautious.. :smiley: DSG is great to drive though. One last question driver and passenger door has red light near the bottom, but does not light up when i open the door, is it case of changing a bulb/is it a reflector? S'pose i can live with it not working if its a big job.
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Offline Hurdy

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Re: Newbie DSG question
« Reply #6 on: 26 March 2011, 15:30 »
It is a reflector for oncoming cars - just in case you open it as they get close. :smiley:
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Re: Newbie DSG question
« Reply #7 on: 27 March 2011, 00:33 »
push the gear lever to the left , from D to -/+
then paddle it into the lowest gear you can.
and put your foot down until you are scared.

then stop whinging about a little click or two from the lock out solenoids.

the dsg is just the best thing to happen to car since electronic ignition.
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Re: Newbie DSG question
« Reply #8 on: 28 March 2011, 20:35 »
 :smiley: cool thanks guys for the reassuring words.. yeh the DSG is fun to drive..
cheers hurdy, as would've not been good if attempted to rip door panels out thinking its a faulty bulb when its only a reflector.!
« Last Edit: 28 March 2011, 20:40 by manc01 »
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