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

[NuffNuff]

Noticed it at 3000km

I think it's about to hit 5k now


Yeah the tranny iscoming out

[Pologti15]

Hey Mate

It would be great if you could send me a pm with which dealer and what they & VW Aust has told you.

I have now been told that new DSG won't solve the problem and that we have to wait for a software update to fix the issue (they don't know when this will be developed by )

[tc831]

Hmm, I don't get to drive it hard enough...no around where I live... but Recently its gone away...
I'll figure something out... still got afair bit of warranty on ours...

Give us an update after you get it done.

[NuffNuff]

well, the dsg mechatronics unit is stuffed.

they have pulled it out and waiting for a new one to arrive. pickup a rental car later (they are paying for it). i'll be without the GTI for a week or more.

looks like i just inherited the worlds fastest car for a week or so

[tc831]

How's the new mechatronic?

[NuffNuff]

Probably still on a boat from Germany. ****in vw.

[buzuki]

Interestingly, I took a new one home for the night (14km on the clock) and I also thought the changes were harsh. It was like driving a shift kitted auto, gave ya that little slap in the back.

I noticed in D and cruising round town, harder accel felt normal.

I figured "GTI' must be the sporty feel they are going for lol

[tc831]

I'm approaching the 10k mark :s mines disappeared ....

[NuffNuff]

finally got my car back, hadnt had an opportunity to test the 2nd to 3rd due to traffic so i'll report back tonight since the new DSG mechatronics should have fixed it

[NuffNuff]

yep, well the DSG mechatronics replacement has solved all the slow speed/traffic clunkiness and the slam between 2nd and 3rd is gone. drives really beautifully now. shame it took two and a half weeks

[Pologti15]

Still getting the run around by VW. So just a post bump to see if anyone else has the problem.

I am still told that it needs a software update to fix it, which has not been developed yet!

What I don't understand and still haven't received a reply to is; if it is a software issue

- Why the fault does not affect all MY15 VW Polo GTI with 7 spd DSG transmission ?
- Why was the fault not evident from when the vehicle was collected from the dealership ?
(why did it take 4 weeks/ 1500kms)

[NuffNuff]

Have you gone to essendon? Did you drive it and show them the thump? Just keep driving it then, **** it totally and give it back under warranty

They did some. Software update on mine, didn't work. Reset didn't work. New Mechatronics and reset worked. Car out of action for nearly 3 weeks

[Pologti15]

No not yet mate. I have hit a brick wall with VW Australia (so I think when they get the rego, they will give me the same VW story). I have been advised by a couple of well known motoring journos to go to a few independent VW specialists to see if they will put in writing what they think is wrong with it.

[HenryJr]

Id park the ****er across the driveway of where you bought it on a Saturday telling customers about it in the showroom. I find that tends to get things solved pretty quickly.

[deepblue_471]

Hi all,

Any updates on this?

My 2015 Polo GTI DSG has the same problem. Took a video of the fault and booked the vehicle in with the dealer. Dealer couldn't fix the problem and they said VWAG replied that they all do this and it is normal.

Driven 2 other GTI's and confirmed that they also have the fault.

Its like hitting your head on a brick wall to get this fixed - all that it requires is a software update for the DSG box and maybe the engine ECU.
Anyone tried flashing with an aftermarket software e.g. to enable launch control on the Polo GTi or plug & play chips? Does this get rid of the problem?
Now that VW is under fire for the illegal software on the diesel engines, now is the time to tackle them on the GTIs!