DSG Problem

[No Golf Clubs at all]

Thankfully I've never noticed this at all. Phew, err yet 

Only issues I have noticed on DSG were from a standing start at traffic lights, there was an occasional very quick uptake in power, almost like a jolt...however there was no pulling off of power after that, so I could not describe it as kangaroo...and taught my wife to drive so I know all about the effect 

I have however noticed on odd occasions, when the weather up here allows to drive with the drivers window down, a kind of metallic clunk...well clunk would be too strong a word...more a slap/clink of metal, like plates coming together, only occasionally happens and I cannot really replicate it.  Although, perhaps if I have been driving hard and then come to a quick slow down for traffic lights.  Hope its not the start of anything expensive....cos I am now unwarrantied 

[illyun]

right just to add a few points there are a number of dsg ecu gearbox updates regarding this issue, also vw look at every dsg fault as a fresh fault they dont look at it as a common problem so the liklyhood of you getting a new dsg box is slim to none. you are right in saying they have had issues with the mech units but like i just said its a 2 grand bill to vw so they need to make sure it is going to cure your car before they fit it a new one, costly guess you would agree. Dsg boxes are not made in the same factory as the cars in germany if you have a faulty dsg mech unit they will then make you one to order on a one for one basis (dont have them on the shelf like a oil filter) just thought that might help as a few people are complaing about going back to the dealer a couple of time and saying that they want new boxes its just the way it is or you could just leave your car there for a week why they do all there checks etc. one last thing tech dont rag the cars you brought a gti for a reason to drive it hard so enjoy it.

I'm not expecting a new box from the outset but some of the stories on this thread where owners have gone repeatedly and been fobbed off is not acceptable.  If they manage to fix it with a software update then thats fine, but I won't accept any nonsense like 'it is normal sir' etc...  Although saying that, the Master Tech has already said it is a problem so I don't think my local stealer will go down that route... they are better than most.

[T88OMM]

All you need guys is a little gizmo that has R,1,2,3,4,5,6 that is placed in between the handbrake and the ashtray, I am sure you will have no problems then 

[gazbutmk5gti]

cheeky

[Hurdy]

All you need guys is a little gizmo that has R,1,2,3,4,5,6 that is placed in between the handbrake and the ashtray, I am sure you will have no problems then 

Ah, that would be the antique gearbox aquisition

[illyun]

All you need guys is a little gizmo that has R,1,2,3,4,5,6 that is placed in between the handbrake and the ashtray, I am sure you will have no problems then 

How much are they and where can I get one from? 

[bacillus]

All you need guys is a little gizmo that has R,1,2,3,4,5,6 that is placed in between the handbrake and the ashtray, I am sure you will have no problems then 

I guess it can't have R and 8 as that would make an Audi...   

[clive]

this only happens to me when i place it from neutral to drive and accelerate to quickly before the gear has engaged, its probably not the same thing  but try just waiting a second after engaging drive. 
Just a thought

I get this too (occasionally), hope its nothing too serious!

[E30M3]

Illyun who is your dealer ? 

I just want the problem fixed, next time i go in im not being fobbed off, as it wasn't there when i had the car and its only come in the last 3000 miles.  definitely not right

I guess i will tell them these problems / cures people have brought up and leave the car for a week

Also how many of you guys have had the steering rack replaced ? i've had it done once already less than a 1000 miles ago and its whining/grinding again !

[illyun]

Illyun who is your dealer ? 

I just want the problem fixed, next time i go in im not being fobbed off, as it wasn't there when i had the car and its only come in the last 3000 miles.  definitely not right

I guess i will tell them these problems / cures people have brought up and leave the car for a week

Also how many of you guys have had the steering rack replaced ? i've had it done once already less than a 1000 miles ago and its whining/grinding again !

Sorry Ed30, I didn't see your last post.  My dealer is Wolsey of Ipswich.  I gave the car in on Monday and rang them today.  They said that they had ordered a new mechantronics unit from VW Germany (surprise surprise... the software update obviously didn't work then    ) and they would fit it next week.  Your dealer should have done the same in my opinion given that their 'fixes' haven't worked.  They sound like a bunch of clueless monkeys to me.