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Yeah I think last count was about 5 times, first 3 under full throttle and turning hard right, last 2 under normal light acceleration and also turning right. No DSG update. Done ~9000kms.
I've had this issue a few times and it only happens when the car is corning and the gearbox has to change gears at high revs . The last time it happened I was looking at the console and saw the traction control light come on very briefly. It might have been one of the wheels spinning or losing traction in the corner so it cut power. It's never happened when up shifting in a straight line though....good for WSID
I've had this issue a few times and it only happens when the car is corning and the gearbox has to change gears at high revs . The last time it happened I was looking at the console and saw the traction control light come on very briefly. It might have been one of the wheels spinning or losing traction in the corner so it cut power. It's never happened when up shifting in a straight line though....good for WSID
I've had this issue once or twice too, normally hard cornering accelerating hard in first then the change to second results in a power cut, which I took to being a traction control issue (TC light was on) Though as this occurs at high RPM wonder if the over zealous TC might cause drive shaft damage if this occurred frequently?? Didn't think it was a DSG issue!
2nd time this issue has happened to me .... Not the 2nd time I've stamped on the loud pedal!
In DSG Sport mode - foot flat to the floor - in 2nd concentrating on the road - hits rev limiter - splutters & then goes into 3rd ...
I can only assume this is a DSG problem? Some may say I shouldn't cane it?
Thoughts (on the issue, not me) appreciated?
Drooped into Wangara yesterday & spoke to Zac (I know its not his name but he had Zac's work shirt on) who is the resident DSG guru - my words not his!
In a nutshell it is likley that due to the slippery conditions there was a momentary lack of traction that caused the rev's to jump. As the engine was already high in the red zone this casued it to 'over-rev' & hit the limiter.
I've been trying to replicate it in the dry with no success
2015 MY15 Polo GTI 6C - Blue - DSG. SOLD 2011 MY12 Golf R - Rising Blue - 5DR - DSG - 19" Silver Talladega's - MDI - BT - Leather. SOLD July 2017
2017 MY17 Golf R - White - 5DR - DSG - sunroof
2018 MY18 Golf GTI Original - White - 3DR - DSG
Not sure if anyone else has experienced this. I've had the 118TSI almost a month and was only able to take it for a longer drive for the first time today. Everything was sweet on the motorway... Then experienced what seemed like a gearbox failure when slipping back into stop/start traffic.
Basically, I'm in DSG mode and come to a stop in traffic. When I try to take off there is no power (foot is down but no revs at all) and almost feels like the car is stuck in neutral but is still able to 'creep' forward but nothing more. The green brake light starts flashing. I slip back into D mode and off DSG, and the D on the MFI starts flashing also. Turn off the ignition and restart, and everything is running fine again. It happened for the first time last week and twice just today.
Anyone know what's causing this? I'm not so much a technical car person so I'm unsure if I'm doing something wrong or if it's something to do with the DSG?
Not sure if anyone else has experienced this. I've had the 118TSI almost a month and was only able to take it for a longer drive for the first time today. Everything was sweet on the motorway... Then experienced what seemed like a gearbox failure when slipping back into stop/start traffic.
Basically, I'm in DSG mode and come to a stop in traffic. When I try to take off there is no power (foot is down but no revs at all) and almost feels like the car is stuck in neutral but is still able to 'creep' forward but nothing more. The green brake light starts flashing. I slip back into D mode and off DSG, and the D on the MFI starts flashing also. Turn off the ignition and restart, and everything is running fine again. It happened for the first time last week and twice just today.
Anyone know what's causing this? I'm not so much a technical car person so I'm unsure if I'm doing something wrong or if it's something to do with the DSG?
Can you please watch this video on youtube and if you have the fault again, observe whether it's doing the same thing. I know that this guy is in a Polo GTI and in manual, it's been noted when they switch back to D the issue remains, and both cars have the same gearbox..
It's quite possible that there is a bug in new revision of the software.
Corey - that pretty much looks like exactly the same thing I'm experiencing. Sorry, to clarify, I am in manual mode when this happens and it remains when I switch back to D also. Have to switch off and restart to get it going again. The first time it happened I was the first car at the traffic lights on a busy road. It took me a few moments to acknowledge what was going on, safe to say, the queue of cars behind me weren't impressed. Still better and less dangerous than it dropping out on a roundabout... etc.
Hopefully that comment on the video is true that a simple software upgrade will fix it, I can't seem to find where this is online. Will give the dealer a call tomorrow. I haven't even had the car for a month
There is a member in the Polo forum who is experiencing this with his Polo GTI. But it seems that it is not limited to them if you're experiencing it. He took his car to the dealership and described the problem. They hadn't heard of it before. They scanned his car and couldn't find any faults. I've suggested to him that he shows them that youtube video so that they know he isn't just making it up.
I suggest you show them the video too as it shows the problem easier than you could describe it etc.
Good luck, and let us know how you go
Well I had the stupid DSG brainfart again this morning.
Cruising along up a slight hill, car in front has to turn so I coast a bit (talking 30-40km/h here). Go to accelerate and car just rev's its tits off like it would as if it was in neutral (noticed D3 on the MFD) and then does a solid thud as it engages the gear.
That's the first time it has done it when not turning, back to the dealer we go!
I have an interesting bug/feature with mine. (118TSI 7spd DSG)
My house has a rather steep driveway that I have to reverse out of.
If I give it some gas and essentially race up to the flat everything is fine.
But if I baby it, which I need to just in case someone decides to walk across my drive way, it almost appears to disengage the clutch and free spin until I put the brake on and start again.
I have not tried to keep my foot down and see what will happen, as it will either roll forward into the garage door, or engage rapidly and do who knows what.
Does anyone else experience this. (with a 7spd mind you)
It's very easy to replicate, but before I go running off to the dealer, just wondering if this is a "feature" of DSG being a auto/manual setup.
This is where those people who argue that the DSG is an automatic fall down, because if you did have a torque converter here, you wouldn't have this issue. Having said that, if they still gave you had an actual clutch pedal, you'd also more easily be able to work around this.
Remember that the DSG is a manual geargox. Two of them in fact. The clutches and gear selection are automated by the "Mechatronics".
If you don't give it enough gas, it needs to do "something" to stop you from stalling the car. If you were in a traditional manual you'd push the clutch down to stop you stalling, and it sounds as though that is exactly what the DSG is doing. Having said that, you don't want to be reversing at 30km/h either. Ultimately, you need to find the balance with the accelerator pedal between too much throttle and too little.
I would say that it will just take practice. I'd suggest maybe finding a quiet street with a similar gradient and practice there if your driveway is too tight etc. And don't forget since the DSG is essentially a manual you can use the handbrake to "build resistence" in case you do need to stop part way through the gradient and keep going - just like you would on a traditional manual gearbox.
cool, sounds like I am not alone with this "feature" then
Yeah my driveway is a little tight to practice on. Well it's not the width, it's the fact it goes off in the angle to avoid a power pole which is the main issue.
I am ok with it as I can avoid it, but teaching the missus who has never driven a manual is my main issue.
As long as this is the DSG difference and not something wrong I am happy.
I will mention it at the pitstop service, but as I learn the car I am avoiding these "not an auto, not a manual" anomalies.
i got the exact same thing! with a torque convertor i used to be able to 'balance' the car on a hill using the gas pedal but with the golf it'll stay for a bit before the clutch disengages causing the car to roll back. this can be a real pain when parallel parking (or getting out) on a slope.
side track just a wee bit, hill hold assist doesnt engage if your door isnt closed properly, so if you're practicing on a slope, just make sure your doors are shut.
MY11 Golf 118TSI - Deep Black Pearl - Beige Leather - MDI - Bluetooth - Sunroof - Park Assist - Alloy Pedals
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Its much better than my current (old) tank that basically required a 3 point turn to get out. The golf at least is short enough that I can easily aim it without hitting the wall.
HSA is funny with the DSG as well. I have had it do the same thing forward as in reverse on a normal hillstart. It seems to give you one go else the DSG goes into free spin mode.
Obviously it has to protect the clutch and gears else they would be dead in a few months.
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