DSG 7 Rattle

[danntsi77]

I recently purchased (2 weeks ago) a Polo tsi with a dsg7 gearbox,
Ever since the day i got it i noticed a rattle....

a) when blipping the throttle sharply at idle
b) the moment the engine cranks at startup
c) when driving over rough roads at slow speeds

I am not alarmed as the dsg is covered under warranty.....but just curious

Did a little GOOGLE search and alot of owners have had the same rattle.......some dealers were not helpful and said "that is a normal operational sound"......

The good dealers said that it is caused by the dual mass flywheel and at worst can develop a crack over time and fail..........

Owners have then gone on to get the DMF (dual mass flywheel) replaced and problem solved.....

Has anyone on here have/had the same sound on their DSG7 gearbox??????

[FJ Steve]

I get a rattle from the motor at low/idle RPM...but not from the DSG

[RoknRob]

I get one too, although I would describe it more as a vibration that increases with increasing RPMs, then disappears at higher RPMs. Seems to be emanating from the base of the centre of the windscreen... Is this the same as what you guys are experiencing?

[danntsi77]

There is a rattle that is known to come from right hand side of the windscreen base, it's main cause seems to be the metal lines (fuel,a/c) rattling inside the rails of the cars structure, it's more or less a lack of sound deadening........

I have this rattle too and is noticeable around idle

This other rattle (dsg) is only present on sharp throttle inputs.......

[PoloDave]

I definately have a dsg rattle on rough roads (low speed), pretty noticable with the windows open too. Its been doing it from the very start, but because it is working perfect I'll just wait what happens over time

[sVWatt]

I get one too, although I would describe it more as a vibration that increases with increasing RPMs, then disappears at higher RPMs. Seems to be emanating from the base of the centre of the windscreen... Is this the same as what you guys are experiencing?

Yeh mine sounds similar to this. It doesnt sound like pipelines from deep within the car, but closer to the surface of the dashboard - in the centre / slightly right of the dash - near to the instrument display...more prominent when the car/dash is cold - so I think it's a plastic on plastic thing...

...not a big issues as it goes quickly so I'll wait till it's first due service to ask the dealer to check

[polojared]

same thing on my car, after two visits to the dealership I left with the problem resolved

[GTI JOE]

same thing on my car, after two visits to the dealership I left with the problem resolved

.......and......what was the problem?

[gavs]

All of you having the dsg issues, are you sure it's the dsg? Where is the sound coming from because the gearbox is mounted inside of the left wheel so if it's in the dash, it could be something else.

Also, the stealer who said a dual mass flywheel can crack is pulling himself because the purpose of the dual mass is to remove driveline shudder and to withstand higher torque loads, hence why most high-torque diesel engines now use them. The only reason it would crack is because of shoddy craftsmanship.

[RoknRob]

same thing on my car, after two visits to the dealership I left with the problem resolved

Yes, yes... do tell. What wad the problem, and more importantly, what was the resolution?

[Guest]

Yeah mine was slightly different I had quite loud rattling coming from the rear of the car over slightly uneven roads or driveways ect took it back to the dealer and they said that it was something to do with the sound deadening in the boot and hearing the bare metal from the hatch lid not sure exactly what they did something about insulation but after an afternoon at the dealership it was fixed and now is quiet as a mouse even over farely rough roads

[Tsuku]

I keep hearing some kind of rattle from the front when taking off after the car has been parked for a while (at least 30 minutes). I think it's triggered by a certain speed (maybe 10-15 km/h), any ideas?

Other rattles I've located:
- Something loose in the driver's door (maybe the cable for the inner operating lever), rattles when closing the door, driving into bumps or particular engine revs.
- Drivers sun shade rattles when fully opened. If I unclip the other end, but leave it in the open position, the rattle stops.
- Sometimes a bang/thud can be heard from the front axle when driving at a lower speed, but this seems pretty random and not connected to any bumps etc.

Quite many issues for a brand new car, but I'm hopeful the dealer will fix at least some of them.

[bnescooter]

Have a similar rattle in mine ... Need to take it back to the dealer.

[MarcusAurelius]

ive been experiencing the same rattle in my 3 day old 77tsi dsg.. but only when steering slightly to the left and under heavier throttle.
when i steer to the right slightly, the rattle disappears :S

[danntsi77]

To my original post on the DSG rattle, i have listened to the rattle various times over the past 5000km since i got the car, its only happens at slow speeds upto approx 40km/h,

Can only hear it with the windows down and when going over bumpy road/speed humps etc.....once the gearbox is in gear and clutch fully engaged there is no rattle.....

It hasnt got any worse at all in that time and has been in for a service, i just put it down to thats just how a DSG sounds/works..........