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

[hentaiboy]

DSG issues is the exact reason I started emailing around getting current prices on the extended warranty

Mate - what's the best deal you've come accross so far?

[Bel]

I ended up being contacted by Dee D ickson (Deed ickson@inchcape.com.au_without the space after the d, it gets * if I don't put the space in) Who has been really helpful. The best price they can do is $1438.90. This is by far more reasonable than what VW Wangara were able to do ($1850).

[Rays_R]

Be careful with vw extended warranty. I've had quotes for down as low as $1295 for allianz backed extended warranty from vw dealers. Unfortunately on receiving the pds, these were dealer extended warranties backed by allianz and not the official vw extended warranty backed by allianz.

[Bel]

The PDS that I go along with the price is titled "Volkswagen New Vehicle Extended Warranty - Policy Document" - not sure about dealer warranty but I think this is the VW backed one for the $1438.90.

[Corey_R]

There is a dedicated thread on the VW 3 Year Extended Warranty which can be found here:

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...nty-28828.html

Can you guys please take further discussion on the warranty into there. Cheers

[cme2c]

A week with the new clutch (warranty) Shudder gone. I will keep a watch on it, though

[UKV]

I'd like share important news addressed to members with problems
mentioned in this Thread: "Golf 118 TSI Comfortline 7 DSG harsh shudder 2nd gear"

"In mid of December, Volkswagen is preparing a formal decision on this issue".

Very likely that VW will upgrade ECU (mechatronic's software) of DSG 7 to resolve "harsh shudder 2nd gear".

One of Russian owner of VW Passat has talk with own dealer and his dealer shared this information.

Please take a look at source (Google translated):

So, yesterday I visited the dealer about our common problems with you. We are the master-receiver of a ride, the problem was certainly noticeable, but as luck is not so clear as usual) So he took the car. After 4 hours, and says that otzvanivaetsya update the software on the box, but still twitching. He said that he sent a request to the factory and got Next> answer: take no action until mid-December. Allegedly by mid-December to find a solution to this problem and will be something of a callable type company. In his opinion it is most likely a bug in the clutch control, which is likely going to fix software. I do not know in general, but waiting for mid-December and call them again), the Master said that they have fixed my request and that as soon as it will be clear soon callback.
So I have not changed the clutch (well, okay, wait.

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=ru&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http://www.passat-club.ru/forum/threads/11731-DSG-%25D1%2581%25D1%2582%25D0%25B0%25D1%2582%25D0%25B8%25D1%2581%25D1%2582%25D0%25B8%25D0%25BA%25D0%25B0-%25D0%25BE%25D1%2582%25D0%25BA%25D0%25B0%25D0%25B7%25D0%25BE%25D0%25B2%3Fp%3D986279%26viewfull%3D1&usg=ALkJrhgE1wmBvFhzv5IfoYLC3NDfUcGwrg#post986279

(post # 1071)

Now in Russia all owners of DSG 7 wait for mid of December.

I hope this information will be useful.

[glennbot]

replacement clutch pack warranty

Guess I'll have to get an extended warranty now for when it fails again in 40K time

I was told by the VW dealer that repairs are covered by a +2 year warranty.

My car is almost out of warranty so this should protect me until the car is 5 years old.

They also mentioned at sometimes if there are know issues with a car the manufacture might cover half the repair cost even out of warranty.

Might need to read the fine print?

[Ozram]

Just picked ours up after two days at Wakelings in Campbelltown. All smooth at the moment. Will see how it goes over the next few weeks.
Now might be the time to upgrade to a GTI or Scirocco if I can convince the missus that 3 doors are enough

[regu]

Took a while but the car is booked for a check next week. So I can expect to have the software update done first and then (if this wont work) to rebook for a clutch replacement.

[Ryan_R]

Had mine is yesterday and they've discovered some of the bolts in the engine mount have.... can't remember the word. Anyway, there's something wrong with the bolts and the engine is moving a tad, which would account for some 'shuddering' I guess. Gotta sort that one out before they look the transmission/clutches.

[regu]

Hope this is nothing too serious and will be easy fixable.

[Ryan_R]

Well I've been driving it like that for something like the last 10,000kms so it shouldn't be too bad - will just get the engine hoisted up and replace all the bolts, etc, then will see what else needs to be done and take it back to VW.

[Ozram]

If they've been loose then the bolt threads will have fretted, preventing them from staying tight.
Update on ours, one week since the new clutches and no sign of any shudder. Missus reports it was revving longer in gears than before, maybe it is learning her driving style. Happy with it for the moment, gonna spend 5 or 6 hours doing wash, clay block, paint correct and seal tomorrow. If it ever stops raining, that is.

[cbx750p]

I am so glad to have found this thread after hunting around for a while...........I thought I knew about the rough 2nd gear issue on the dry clutch enough and never knew it was so bad till I bought a used 7 speed DSG Passat B6 of 18 months.... The service records show that the MegaTronic have been replaced about 6 months ago so I thought this would be a good buy !

The 2nd shuddering could be really bad at times....and it seems to be getting worse.....each day I use it. The good thing is that is only restricted to 2nd gear in automatic and not in manual mode or other gears. Only happens when the car get warm and the going gets heavy...( traffic jams, slopes, slowly creepy drive off )....if it is not for the super comfy ride, great fuel economy and super performance of this Passat B6...I would have screamed ! The perks keeps the lid on !

Gonna get Volkswagen to get the clutch pack replaced asap