R32 Flatspot in Power

[sir_camel]

Is it just me or is there a noticeable flatspot somewhere between 2600 and 2900rpm? I notice it mainly in 2nd when accelerating in every day type driving (not giving it a bootful). Is this something others have experienced? Anyone got a stock dyno sheet?

[JVLR32]

no not really.....my one feels great! i know one thing these cars dont like been putted around

hope you sort it out

[balkanac]

I have heard of that but mine feels great. A reflash would fix that

[quozl]

It is a known issue with the stock code in the R32.

There have been literally hundreds of threads on the matter since the cars release over on VWVortex in the R32 forum, there is a brilliant FAQ there that I would highly recommend you reading, it will answer 99.999% of the questions you will have about the car and those that aren't answered in the FAQ will be answered else where in that forum or I'm sure one of us who have had the car from new would have the answer to and be able to help.

As mentioned a reflash from one of the reputable dealers will fix the issue for you.

Cheers Al

[Yevvy]

Is it just me or is there a noticeable flatspot somewhere between 2600 and 2900rpm? I notice it mainly in 2nd when accelerating in every day type driving (not giving it a bootful). Is this something others have experienced? Anyone got a stock dyno sheet?

it is the same on the v6 4mo between 2500 and 2900rpm if you boot the throtle in second or third. but once peak torque arrives at 3200rpm, you are flying!!! i join the other guys, just reflash it and you'll be fine

[ChaoZ]

Just got mine for 2 weeks old, although both previous owner have been sending it back to the dealers for service.

It still have that blackspot rpm issues. Dealers are not really doing much work on the cars.

I am heading to Volkspower soon...

[tomtom_r32]

Common for the R32.

Reflashing to a GIAC s/w fixed the issue up for me.

Something to consider?

[GoLfMan]

I am heading to Volkspower soon...

i highly recommend Volkspower

I'd send my car there instead of a stealer any day of the week

[sir_camel]

Common for the R32.

Reflashing to a GIAC s/w fixed the issue up for me.

Something to consider?

Wher'd you get that done Tom? Any other benefits or just fixed up the flatspot? What's the $$ damage roughly on it as well? Was keen to not spend any $$$ on this car beyond stock but could consider it. Just wary of catching the modification bug again which i have had BADLY before.

[h100vw]

http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php?t=31534

Possibly of interest to those considering a re-flash.

Gavin

[thekraut]

Yep DO EEEEET!!!!!

[qsilverza]

You don't exactly need the chip. From what I have heard you can fix the flat spot with a software update 3026 or something along those lines, have a look on vortex or Uk-mkiv's or maybe do a search on here.

[Treza360]

You don't exactly need the chip. From what I have heard you can fix the flat spot with a software update 3026 or something along those lines, have a look on vortex or Uk-mkiv's or maybe do a search on here.

Pretty sure I've heard of people going to VWA service departments asking about this and getting blank stares and a shrug of the shoulders.

[qsilverza]

Ok, maybe you need to find someone who works at a dealer that can actually verify this for the R32 so that you have some paperwork to show... not every person in any field is going to know everything

[Manaz]

Ok, maybe you need to find someone who works at a dealer that can actually verify this for the R32 so that you have some paperwork to show... not every person in any field is going to know everything

Yeah, I've heard stories about guys in VW dealership spares department saying "No, we don't do Nissans" when asked about parts for an R32....