Mk7 Golf DSG Gearbox Issues, Questions and Discussion

[LMF]

The VAGSG forum in Singapore has a Mk7 Golf owners thread. They only sell the 1.4 90TSI and the 1.4 103TSI in Singapore. I've read of at least 3 or more cases of the cars going into safe mode.

When the car goes into safe mode does it means it become very slow???

[DoggieHowser]

The cars in question were put on trailers and towed back to the service centre. I didn't read all the discussions so I'm not sure what they meant but it seems it is the MU problem as well.

I think safe mode means not being able to exceed a certain speed?

[Rawcpoppa]

Whatever is the name of this document? Is it an SSP xxx document?

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Can't remember offhand but most likely it's an ssp for the golf 7 as it is VW's first MQB vehicle.


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[Rawcpoppa]

Yeah see this document

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vbscosxag0iuvyl/SSP00051320-Nr__513__The_Golf_2013.pdf

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[FTO]

Hi all, interested to know whether anyone has experienced any DSG related issues in their Golf 7, following the recall/change to mineral oil?

Cheers,
FTO

[zardoz]

Hmm, this is concerning. The whole reason I ordered a new 103TSI was to get away from the 7 speed DSG that's been giving me trouble ... Some dealers are saying it's a new box, some are saying it's the same.

Unfortunately I can't get the GTI in a wagon and I'm not a fan of diesel.

[tigger73]

Hmm, this is concerning. The whole reason I ordered a new 103TSI was to get away from the 7 speed DSG that's been giving me trouble ... Some dealers are saying it's a new box, some are saying it's the same.

Unfortunately I can't get the GTI in a wagon and I'm not a fan of diesel.

You can - it's called an Octavia RS. Comes with either the GTI motor or the GTD (if you prefer the diesel). And if you go for DSG then it's the 6 speed DQ250.


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[FTO]

Hmm, this is concerning. The whole reason I ordered a new 103TSI was to get away from the 7 speed DSG that's been giving me trouble ... Some dealers are saying it's a new box, some are saying it's the same.

Unfortunately I can't get the GTI in a wagon and I'm not a fan of diesel.

Same gearbox, but new material, and of course the use of mineral oil. I guess only time will tell.

[blackbettygolf]

One year old mk7 golf. Gearbox conked out just now

Hi My one year old Golf has just conked out in my driveway with the message "Error: gearbox reverse gear not available". I had just pulled up to take the garbage bin inside, hopped back in car put it into drive, flicked off the brake and that message came up - wasn't even trying to reverse! Getting a tow arranged at present

Has anyone else had this problem? I assume it's covered under warranty? As I"ve heard some people elsewhere on the web say they weren't covered. The reason I bought a new car is so things like this don't happen! I"m not a happy customer. The local golf shop said it could be days before they can fix it and may or may not be able to give me a courtesy car. I need a car to do my job as I travel all around the region. My previous golf (2007) ran like a dream for 5 years - so am very very disappointed and hope this isn't the beginning of any major gearbox problems.

[brad]

Why wouldn't it be covered by warranty?

If the repair time is excessive then give VW Customer Service a call. They may be willing to organise a hire car.

Always makes me LOL when people say they bought a VW to avoid breakdowns. That's what Mazda 3s are for.

[donweather]

DSG I'm assuming. Unfortunately seems to be happening on a few mk7's already.

[Mountainman]

Just another reason for buying a manual. I'm certain warranty will take care of it.

[XTC838]

Which model is yours, blackbettygolf?

[Fatherless One]

Yeah, I've decided my next VW will be a manual.

[Fatherless One]

Just to clarify, my wife's Polo's mechatronics needed replaced within 12 weeks of taking delivery.
She bought it in late 2013.