"Gearbox Faulty. Stop vehicle safely"

[tigger73]

The FWD 110TSI Tiguan gets the 6 speed DQ250 (same as Golf GTI/R and diesels).

The 132TSI, 140TDI and 162TSI all with 4motion get the heavy duty DQ500 DSG - same as Transporter and Audi TT-RS.

There have been very few issues with the DQ500 gearbox - a couple with higher km Transporters but nothing compared to the other DSG boxes. So this one is a little unusual in that it is an early failure. If it is electronics component failure, I can kind of understand this as these can fail in early life. Though we may never find out the actual cause as likely it'll get shipped back to Germany for investigation.

[Gladbach]

Though we may never find out the actual cause as likely it'll get shipped back to Germany for investigation.

At least he'd be getting a replacement gearbox then.

[REXman]

The 132TSI, 140TDI and 162TSI all with 4motion get the heavy duty DQ500 DSG - same as Transporter and Audi TT-RS.

There have been very few issues with the DQ500 gearbox..

So has your experience been pretty good with your DQ500? Do you know if the 5 year drivetrain warranty that was talked about back in 2013 ever became a reality?

[tigger73]

So has your experience been pretty good with your DQ500? Do you know if the 5 year drivetrain warranty that was talked about back in 2013 ever became a reality?

I've had 2 Tiguans both with DQ500 (one was stage 2+) and not one problem with the DSG. I'm pretty sure the stage 2 Tig (sold a couple of years ago) has done ~130,000km now and still going strong.

If I was going to recommend to a family member/friend for longer term ownership (i.e. outside warranty) then this is the only gearbox that I'd personally recommend owning long-term.

Although the 6 speed DQ250's are better, I still don't 100% trust them and as for DQ200 I'd never buy one - stick to manual in the lower end models.

The 5 year drivetrain warranty was a PR stunt that came in for about 3 months and then disappeared as soon as the DSG bad press was out of the mainstream media. You'd be hard pressed to find a car that would have the 5 year drivetrain warranty. I'm not sure if even VW knows which cars have the extended warranty.

Everything these days is back to the standard 3 years.

[shanelord]

I'm away this week relaxing on a beach. VW has the car and I should be able to post info after next Tuesday when I get back.

Thanks,
Shane.


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[shanelord]

Damn. Quick update. Part is on order from Germany. 2-3 weeks wait until fixed so awaiting VW Australia to give us a loan car.

Shane.


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[Gladbach]

How annoying. Feel for you!

[JustCruisn]

I've had 2 Tiguans both with DQ500 (one was stage 2+) and not one problem with the DSG. I'm pretty sure the stage 2 Tig (sold a couple of years ago) has done ~130,000km now and still going strong.

If I was going to recommend to a family member/friend for longer term ownership (i.e. outside warranty) then this is the only gearbox that I'd personally recommend owning long-term.

Although the 6 speed DQ250's are better, I still don't 100% trust them and as for DQ200 I'd never buy one - stick to manual in the lower end models.

The 5 year drivetrain warranty was a PR stunt that came in for about 3 months and then disappeared as soon as the DSG bad press was out of the mainstream media. You'd be hard pressed to find a car that would have the 5 year drivetrain warranty. I'm not sure if even VW knows which cars have the extended warranty.

Everything these days is back to the standard 3 years.

All Skoda cars have 5 year warranty as of today
Many other manufacturers have 5 year unlimited KM too.

[REXman]

"Gearbox Faulty. Stop vehicle safely"

Damn. Quick update. Part is on order from Germany. 2-3 weeks wait until fixed so awaiting VW Australia to give us a loan car.

Shane.


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Shane, how we tracking on the gearbox.. any more issues?

I'm very keen on your experience both car and service wise. This issue would literally cause me to look at another car if it's still a problem like the older Golfs.


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[shanelord]

Shane, how we tracking on the gearbox.. any more issues?

I'm very keen on your experience both car and service wise. This issue would literally cause me to look at another car if it's still a problem like the older Golfs.


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Part is supposed to arrive today. Hopefully will have an update soon. If it does come today we should have the car back this week.

So far: brand new car / owned for 6 weeks / driven for 3 weeks.

Hoping all is good after this ����

Shane.


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[stark27]

Good luck. Hope I dont get this problem. My current GTI has been absolutely faultless with an APR tune since it was brand new. No issues with DSG which I was concerned about having more torque and power and I drive it pretty damn hard.

[shanelord]

Ok part came in and the car is fixed already. I'll pick it up this afternoon and keep everyone informed.

Shane.


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[REXman]

Ok part came in and the car is fixed already. I'll pick it up this afternoon and keep everyone informed.

Shane.


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Unless I've missed it, try and find out what the part was.


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[shanelord]

OK. They've replaced the mechatronics module. No word on what went wrong but our unit is on a plane to VW HQ in Germany for diagnosis.

Part on form is : VW0BH325025NZ0C

Shane.


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[stark27]

Good luck with it and keep us updated.