Do the DSG Tiguans have Launch control ?

[Vince_S]

I have a MY11 TDI 7speed DSG and have been unable to get it to work...the car won't rev past 2000rpm! I asked the dealer, who replied the diesel doesn't have it fitted due to the higher torque loads. I wish I knew the real answer; the manual gives detailed data on how to do it yet the dealer says no?!

It does mate - the 2,000 RPM is the limit on the Diesal as the torque kicks in much earlier than the petrol engine

[Chrismacca]

It does mate - the 2,000 RPM is the limit on the Diesal as the torque kicks in much earlier than the petrol engine

Cheers mate, I'll try again tomorrow and post the result. Last time I tried it just pulled away as per normal....

[Vince_S]

No problem mate

Just remember to ensure Auto Hold and TCS are turned off and you use either S mode or Tiptronic shifting (as it wont work in D). Left foot brake, right right accelerate to 2,000 RPM for a few seconds and let the foot off the break in one quick motion when ready - takes about 3/10's of a sec (big guess) and it should kick off

Then just try flooring it from a full stop with TCS on and see how much of a difference there is - the delay should be a lot longer

NB: If the Tig is trying to pull away while your foot is on the break and you are revving at 2,000 RPM then its not functioning (for what ever reason)

The car should feel like its in N revving steadily, easily at brake and then the DSG will kick in as it gear changes into first once you release the brake

Good luck

EDIT: oh and remember that the diesal is a few seconds slower to 100K's than the petrol's, so the launch may not feel as 'hard'...

[Chrismacca]

I tried again today and whilst it did work as described I heard an almight clunk from the rear end! With that I don't think I'll be using it again!
So to answer the question; yes, the diesel dsg does seem to have launch control, although I don't think the possible damage is worth the (very small in my case) extra oomph!

[Vince_S]

whilst it did work as described I heard an almight clunk from the rear end! With that I don't think I'll be using it again!!

Thats great to hear Chrismacca - thank you for testing it out on the TDI to confirm it for our Tig Community

That clunking noise, dont worry about it. As quoted:

I think I heard Tilly's hymen break

It's all part of the process

Seriously though, while mine 'launched' off as it kicked into ger, I didn't hear any clunking noises. The car was warm at the time though. You didn't try it from a cold start did you?

[Dartiguan]

Wow I thought this was BS but just like Eddie I am going to lock this in for after my 15000K service

[Chrismacca]

Thats great to hear Chrismacca - thank you for testing it out on the TDI to confirm it for our Tig Community

That clunking noise, dont worry about it. As quoted:



It's all part of the process

Seriously though, while mine 'launched' off as it kicked into ger, I didn't hear any clunking noises. The car was warm at the time though. You didn't try it from a cold start did you?

No Vince, not from cold but perhaps not fully warmed. I've recently had another crack and made sure it was fully warm; worked a treat and with no discernible clunk/bang this time. Although I must say it didn't seem THAT much different from a rapid launch without the launch control....

[99Reza]

Tried this last weekend and I also heard a mighty bump, did I Rev the engine it too high. The tig certainly has lots of torque, shoved me back into the seat and freaked my wife out .

[team_v]

Tried this last weekend and I also heard a mighty bump, did I Rev the engine it too high. The tig certainly has lots of torque, shoved me back into the seat and freaked my wife out .

You should get it remapped and try again

I almost put my back out every time i floor it haha.
Never fails to put a grin on my face though.

[99Reza]

I hear you team_v. Pooling the funds seems to take forever when you have baby on the way

[team_v]

I hear you team_v. Pooling the funds seems to take forever when you have baby on the way

You just need to ask yourself what is more important.

Some kid's wellbeing or your own immature and selfish desire to be a petrol head
The answer should be a resounding petrol head haha.