2015 GTi DSG - Thunk/thump when shifting from 2nd to 3rd

[Pologti15]

Hi All,

I have had a 2015 Polo GTI for about 6 weeks, over the past 2 days the car has developed a thunk/ thump noise when shifting from 2nd into 3rd whilst using paddle shifters or in semi-automatic mode. This noise /(rough change) does not happen in 'D' or 'S' or in any other gear. Car has only done about 1200kms.

Any ideas before I head to VW tomorrow ??????

[Hail22]

Sounds like the "supposed" fixed mechatronics unit isn't really "fixed" either that or the usual DQ200 box is funking up again. If it's happening more frequently take it into your local VW service centre and have it "vigorously" inspected by the chief Mechanic / Foreman not the usual grease monkeys.

[Pologti15]

Thanks for your help mate. Is the Chief mechanic the official title/position to ask for ?

[Hail22]

Thanks for your help mate. Is the Chief mechanic the official title/position to ask for ?

No usually they use "Senior technician" or "Senior mechanic / foreperson".

[Umai Naa!!]

Perform a reset on it, and drive it how you'd normally drive, and report back.

Due to the DSG's adaptive capabilities, its very easy for them to learn some bad habits.

[NuffNuff]

Hi All,

I have had a 2015 Polo GTI for about 6 weeks, over the past 2 days the car has developed a thunk/ thump noise when shifting from 2nd into 3rd whilst using paddle shifters or in semi-automatic mode. This noise /(rough change) does not happen in 'D' or 'S' or in any other gear. Car has only done about 1200kms.

Any ideas before I head to VW tomorrow ??????

mine also does it, changing from S to D seems to fix it, but yeah it slaps 1st to 2nd and to 3rd and then shifts as normal. light throttle in S and then to D does seem to reset it back to normal mode. seems to happen once a week for me. mine goes in to vw in a week

the slapping into gear only seems to do it with the shifters and not in auto S mode or auto D, only manual be it sport or normal

[Sydneykid]

Take the Senior Technician for a drive and demonstrate the problem and get him/her to agree that it's a problem. Otherwise you will almost always get it back with the "can not duplicate" problem.


Cheers
Gary

[NuffNuff]

haha, yeah i got that with a harmonic balancer issue on my LS1 years ago. im like what do you mean you cant replicate it. its wobbling right now on the front of the motor

[tc831]

Happens to mine.. done well over 5000Kms...
Seems like the shift from 2nd to 3rd will Thud when u shift right around 3-4k rpm.... Keep an eye out on that, either shift earlier to wayyy later in the range.

[NuffNuff]

Yeah driving home I confirmed exactly as you said

[Pologti15]

Happens to mine.. done well over 5000Kms...
Seems like the shift from 2nd to 3rd will Thud when u shift right around 3-4k rpm.... Keep an eye out on that, either shift earlier to wayyy later in the range.

Thats it exactly. Well the good news is I took a VW mechanic for a drive, only had to demonstrate it once for them to realise its a problem. Booked in for next Tuesday.

If its only happening once a week, keep an eye on it. My does it every 2 - 3 change unless its in D or S.

[NuffNuff]

today it did it everytime in manual mode between 3,000 - 4,000rpm with the foot down, D and S is fine

did they explain what it might be? software related?

[NuffNuff]

mine is booked in for this friday for inspection and looking at the 2-3 shift smash, the lady booking suggested it could be driver related. lol, goddamn its a dsg im just pressing a button to shift gear. perhaps my feet are in the wrong position. haha.... oh dear

[tc831]

Thanks guys keep me informed... I won't be going to a dealer anytime soon.

I need a car to get to n from work hence its gonna be a long wait to get mine looked at.

[NuffNuff]

shouldnt they provide a courtesy car if you give them a week or more notice? or is that only for paid scheduled services?