7 sp DSG niggle.

[cme2c]

A really minor thing, but I wonder if anyone else has experienced it. If I take off from a standstill moderately in D, the DSG appears to change from 1 -2 followed very quickly by 2-3 causing a slight but noticeable hesitation almost like a misfire (but it's not). Anyone else experienced this?

[thamwk]

i believe this is the DSG qualms that many car reviewers are talking about. i get the same thing, but you learn to adapt after a while... and the quick change in gears is just the programming of D, seeing that it is trying to save you fuel.

but of cos when you move to S it all goes away

[cktsi]

A really minor thing, but I wonder if anyone else has experienced it. If I take off from a standstill moderately in D, the DSG appears to change from 1 -2 followed very quickly by 2-3 causing a slight but noticeable hesitation almost like a misfire (but it's not). Anyone else experienced this?

When you say hesitation, do you mean you get no "drive" as if the car is in neutral? Or do you mean a 'bunny hop" or lurch that is like something from a misfire?

[cme2c]

When you say hesitation, do you mean you get no "drive" as if the car is in neutral? Or do you mean a 'bunny hop" or lurch that is like something from a misfire?

It's more like something from a misfire, but not as bad. I have had cars in the past that misfired. Usually needed to adjust the points....
Like I said, no big deal, just a little niggle. And oh yeah in S no problem. Of course I am a bit hesitant to use S too much on a car with less than 1000 kms on the odo.

[anthony_VWJET]

It's more like something from a misfire, but not as bad. I have had cars in the past that misfired. Usually needed to adjust the points....
Like I said, no big deal, just a little niggle. And oh yeah in S no problem. Of course I am a bit hesitant to use S too much on a car with less than 1000 kms on the odo.

Fill the shoes with a bit more lead and that should take care of the problem!

[gerhard]

^^ Correct.

You aren't giving it enough juice.

[scotty1991]

Sport wont ruin your car by using it before 1000km's, use it if you wish
Its a good idea to run a varied range of revs when running the engine in, not keep it all down low.

[cme2c]

Fill the shoes with a bit more lead and that should take care of the problem!

and possibly the car in front

[gerhard]

and possibly the car in front

I don't have that problem in my GTI, and you car is slower

[cme2c]

Sport wont ruin your car by using it before 1000km's, use it if you wish
Its a good idea to run a varied range of revs when running the engine in, not keep it all down low.

Thanks. Trying to vary speeds etc. Traditionally I have given engines _occasional_ full throttle in the second 500 kms on a new engine, to seat the rings..

They have always given me good service. An example is a Volvo 2.3 l 4 that i had for 200,000 kms in 2 years. It still used less than 1l of oil between 10, 000 km changes.

This is the first supercharged engine though so I wonder about cylinder pressures. Also, in sport it tends to change at 5000 revs. At 60ks its in 4th, not 7th. This is cool, but 5000 revs on a new engine?

[anthony_VWJET]

I don't have that problem in my GTI, and you car is slower

plus im not sure where you're looking, but if i see myself heading into the car in front of me, i usually step on the brake...

[cme2c]

I don't have that problem in my GTI, and you car is slower

[cme2c]

plus im not sure where you're looking, but if i see myself heading into the car in front of me, i usually step on the brake...

Note to self. Look at road, not MFD.

[gerhard]

Thanks. Trying to vary speeds etc. Traditionally I have given engines _occasional_ full throttle in the second 500 kms on a new engine, to seat the rings..

They have always given me good service. An example is a Volvo 2.3 l 4 that i had for 200,000 kms in 2 years. It still used less than 1l of oil between 10, 000 km changes.

This is the first supercharged engine though so I wonder about cylinder pressures. Also, in sport it tends to change at 5000 revs. At 60ks its in 4th, not 7th. This is cool, but 5000 revs on a new engine?

VW has already had it past 5000 as it goes onto the rolling road at the end of the production line. 10-15ks it gets a real workout with heavy resistance, revs, etc.

You won't hurt it now.

[coastie]

Have you tried resetting the DSG? With the vehicle stopped and engine turned off press the accelerator completely to the floor including the lower stage where you feel the click and hold it for about 10-15 seconds. this will reset the DSG and it will relearn.