Possible DSG Mechatronic Issues

[Maverick]

It can happen even with a manual in the really twisty fast slow stuff so I could see how it could happen with dsg. And our cars arnt the noisiest out there and quite easily drowned out if driving in a pack.

I can see why it would be important in a manual although you would know if you're changing into 2nd or 1st as they're in different locations but on the DSG it won't change down in manual mode unless it's safe to change and if you plant it midway through the corner in 1st it'll change at the redline so no risk of any damage and because the change is so quick it won't upset the car.

If I never took my car to the dealer I would have had 1 warranty claim instead of many.. Also had damage caused by a dealer when doing a warranty claim then later to be refused warranty on the damage that they had caused..

Some dealers are shocking, I've had good experience with Highway so far and with two other dealers on the northside now hopefully Austral will lift their act (although after seeing some of the problems from the last few weeks they doesn't seem likely).

Piece of mind knowing that someone skilled and experienced is actually working on my car far outweighs any issues you may have with warranty claims IMO. I remember when I was 14 on work experience and I stripped out 5 of 6 spark plugs on a new xr6 at a ford dealership. The guy just shrugged his shoulders and said **** happens.

lol that sounds like Ford service. Idiots left the bolts on the pan of my brand new auto transmission loose once.....

[chrisgti]

ok yeah gotcha.. would very very rarely change down to first anyway as the GTI has plenty of torque to pull through the slowest of corners, only really do it if actually stopped..Normally just fry up in 1st aswell anyway..

Dunno how much truth is in it but have been told that forcing a downchange to first in dsg at anything above 20ks or so is a bit of a no no.. same goes for manuals I guess anyway..

[thezoneR32]

Spend more time driving the car rather than self diagnosing problems. Pretty much every post you've made so far has been about problems with the DSG, the head unit, flashing the car, suspension, tyres.... most of which could have been answered at least partially by using the search function.

I'm interested why you feel the need to drop in to my threads and give me a hard time about my questions. Isn't that the whole point of this forum?

I don't have time to sift through endless possible answers to my questions. Its easier to just start a new thread. Does that bother you? Plenty of other helpful people don't seem to have an issue with it. Some people have pointed me to other threads and forums to find my answers. Is this a private forum?

Sorry for breathing.

[Swallowtail]

I'm interested why you feel the need to drop in to my threads and give me a hard time about my questions. Isn't that the whole point of this forum?

I don't have time to sift through endless possible answers to my questions. Its easier to just start a new thread. Does that bother you? Plenty of other helpful people don't seem to have an issue with it. Some people have pointed me to other threads and forums to find my answers. Is this a private forum?

Sorry for breathing.

No, it's not a private forum, but there is a happy medium to be found in searching first, then asking questions. Most forums suggest STF - "search the forums" first. Whilst the questions may be new to you, forum regulars (who do this for love, not for personal benefit) often end up answering the same questions over and over again. Saying that you don't have time to sift through endless possible answers, perhaps you should consider that others may not then take the time to answer your questions.

Whilst that may not be the case in this specific instance, it is still considered good forum etiquette to search before posting...

[Maverick]

I'm interested why you feel the need to drop in to my threads and give me a hard time about my questions. Isn't that the whole point of this forum?

I don't have time to sift through endless possible answers to my questions. Its easier to just start a new thread. Does that bother you? Plenty of other helpful people don't seem to have an issue with it. Some people have pointed me to other threads and forums to find my answers. Is this a private forum?

Sorry for breathing.

I've answered a number of your questions so far and even though I've provided links (directly to the information) you've kept asking questions rather than read through the information. A lot of your questions are very vague and you're not sure what you want (having only had the car 5 minutes) hence my suggestion that you spend some time driving the car.

As swallowtail said everyone is happy to help but many people won't bother responding to your threads (especially after you've shown a number of times that you're too busy to do your own legwork) and you'll miss out on a lot of good information and opinions because you haven't spent some time researching yourself.

Up to you, you can keep creating new threads and learn limited amounts or read and ask a questions on older threads and learn a lot more.

[gerhard]

Oh yeah - by the way, I've been meaning to ask if my GTI should be using a bit of oil.....and why the rear wheels get dirtier faster than the fronts...can I fit 25" wheels....why does it rattle....is the DSG oil change expensive compared to a "normal" auto transmission.....


Haha, I'm a bit bored today

[Swallowtail]

Hmm, what infraction can I dig out of the mod bag for that collection of dumbass questions... LOL... well done Gerhard...

[gerhard]

Hmm, what infraction can I dig out of the mod bag for that collection of dumbass questions... LOL... well done Gerhard...

No infarcations for me, please - I'm just a poor student....

[G-rig]

Hmm, what infraction can I dig out of the mod bag for that collection of dumbass questions... LOL... well done Gerhard...

I think Gerhard was joking..

There is plenty of info around if people search, but is always easier to ask the same question again (good to see the OP is getting into it though).

[gerhard]

I think Gerhard was joking..

Yeah I'm not a poor student

[Swallowtail]

I think Gerhard was joking.

Noooo.... really????

[G-rig]

Noooo.... really????

(You missed out on a good chance to use it haha)

[Swallowtail]

LOL... good one. That one's getting saved away for a rainy day.

[G-rig]

LOL... good one. That one's getting saved away for a rainy day.

Good one to keep up your sleeve .

[Blue.:R32]

The only quib I have about the dsg is low speed down shift.

Try this:
Cruise in 4th or 5th in M mode
Shift down a gear and then accelerate (do this quickly but in that order)

I find I get a rather long lag where I have no drive until the next gear is engaged.

This is where it gets me, cruising along in traffic in 4th, see a gap in traffic and wish to change lane. Shift down, accelerate, and at the same time pull out into the next lane, and I get no power! Not fun when if you cars coming through on the other lane.

Now try this second test:
Cruise in 4th or 5th in M mode
Accelerate first, and THEN shift down a gear. It's almost instantaneous.

So the lesson learnt is get into the right gear before you do what you want to do, be it lane changes or 2nd gear hairpin corner.