The Official Mk6 Golf DSG Clutch / Shudder / Squeal Issues Thread

[hentaiboy]

As with everyone else the problem doesn't happen all of the time in fact it went a whole week without an issue but then bang, yesterday, it plays up almost all day.

Mine only does it when after driving for half an hour or so and with 3 or more people in the car...

[Alok]

Mine started off very intermittent. Some weeks it's there, other weeks it isn't. But by the end of it I discovered it was ALWAYS happening after I had been driving for over 20 minutes.

[Bel]

Got the car back today... of course no shudder when they took her for a test drive.. utterly frustrating! They have reflashed everything with the latest software again and I am to see how it goes. If I have the issue again then I only have to call and they will order the clutch pack. Its a process and they are aware that the issue exists but they have to do it all in the right order.

[cme2c]

Still waiting for the call back from the dealer (so I reminded them again). Last night it was so bad I thought an engine mount was broken, but put in second and went on and off the throttle and no clunking so that's ok. cool to hear supercharger...wastegate...supercharger...wastegat e. Anyhow, Italian tuneup seems to be a temporary fix so on we go...

[Ryan_R]

Hehe, I bought and installed the steering wheel that has paddle shifters just to make avoiding certain gears easier (plus it looks great)

[Stelex]

Hehe, I bought and installed the steering wheel that has paddle shifters just to make avoiding certain gears easier (plus it looks great)

Where did you buy it, how much did it cost and is it easy to install it yourself?

[Stelex]

I have experienced the 7th gear shudder for a while. While driving slowly on flat in 7th but then the road starts climbing. The DSG wouldn't engage 6th but would rather shudder unless I press the accelerator. I complained about this at my 30k service, they tested it and found nothing. However, the thing continued for me, even though at random times.

Then at about 35k the 2nd gear shudder came in. Even though I was unhappy about the 2nd gear not taking up the power properly, e.g. feels like choking for about 1 sec when taking off in roundabouts, the shudder didn't happen until 35k. Got worse with the time although I learned exactly how and when it was going to happen.

So come the 45k service I took it to VW, did quite a bit of test driving with the tech and he agreed it was awfull. He said they will hook up the test computer to it and go for a bit of a drive and very likely upgrade the software. He said they do a few upgrades every week and in past couple of months they only needed to do 2 clutch pack replacements, software fixed it for 95% of all.

Now, two weeks later the DSG still works like a dream, no shudder, no 'chokes' in roundabouts, it just works fine.

I notice in service report they stated something like "Tested, found issue <some number> and reloaded firmware" something like that.

[Corey_R]

Hey Stelex, are you able to check the service report and let us know the specific issue number please? Cheers.

[Ryan_R]

Where did you buy it, how much did it cost and is it easy to install it yourself?

Info is here: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...tml#post721511

Removing the airbag is the tricky/fiddly bit - best to have a second pair of hands.

[hentaiboy]

Hey Stelex, are you able to check the service report and let us know the specific issue number please? Cheers.

TPI 2021116/4 See here

My car went in yesterday and had the software updated. They were able to detect slight shudder which was good.

Was told by Service Manager when I picked car up that due to DSG being reset, it would have to be "Run in for around 200km so the transmission has time to 'relearn' your driving style. You might experience strange behaviour up until then".

On the run home, the changes did seem a tad smoother with gears being held to slightly higher RPM. Then when warmed up I experienced two slippages.

Oh well, I'll see out my 200km then back for a new clutch pack...

[Corey_R]

Thanks mate.

[Flighter]

Couldn't demonstrate the shudder in 2nd gear very well but the service tech booked me in for a new clutch pack without any drama as he's evidently seen it all before. Won't be done for a couple of weeks though.

[Ozram]

Had the VW tech's check our shudder out today and I'm pleased to report that after two reflashes of the DSG they are going to change the clutch packs next week when they get the part into stock.

Any further feedback from the guys who've already had this done? Does it seem to have corrected the problem?

[Stelex]

Now, two weeks later the DSG still works like a dream, no shudder, no 'chokes' in roundabouts, it just works fine.

Well, about three weeks later the shudder came back and its all glory, bigger and better than ever. It runs fine for about 20-30 minues until the DSG heats up, then it kicks in, particularly in corners.

Went back to VW yesterday and booked in for a clutch pack replacement.

Edit: BTW, got to drive a brand new Jetta 118 TSI with DSG. The gearbox in that car is absolutely perfect, the car is super responsive, smooth as silk and absolute joy to drive. A few things I didn't like about Jetta, but the DSG is simply superb!

[Alok]

Had the VW tech's check our shudder out today and I'm pleased to report that after two reflashes of the DSG they are going to change the clutch packs next week when they get the part into stock.

Any further feedback from the guys who've already had this done? Does it seem to have corrected the problem?

I've done about 2,500km since getting my clutch pack replace. No shudder so far...