VW DSG Gearbox problems

[robertcorran]

Hi Folks

I'm new to PH so be patient, I have a VW Golf Match 1.9 tdi and it has a triptronic DSG gearbox, it has started sticking in 2nd and 3rd when in the drive mode, on some occasions it drive normally up through the gears 1 to 6 and changes up and down according to the driving criteria. Also it keeps brining up random warning lights on the dashboard even though it is driving well.
It drives perfectly well in Manual mode which makes me think it is not a major mechanical problem, but not being a mechanic I don't know

Has anybody else had this problem and if so what is the fix for it PLEASE HELP its driving me nuts

Rob Corran

[robertcorran]

Cupramax Thanks for your feedback and advice much appreciated, cars hey what a pain in the backside at times, it is a DSG box you are right which can be driven in either auto or manual mode, I had it serviced recently and as far as I am aware it hadn't been done before I could be wrong, it is 2007 Model

Edited by robertcorran on Monday 11th May 13:19

[robertcorran]

As far as I am aware they stripped the Oil out replaced it with new and changed filters etc I really am at a loss with this because the car runs great most of the time

[robertcorran]

Here we go guys, when I set off it will drive to 3rd gear and get stuck, I then manually move it up through the gears to 6th, once in 6th gear run it for a couple of minutes then knock it into DRIVE MODE(Auto) where it then proceeds to drive normally up and down the gears. It brings up Fault lights for ABS and the Anti skid but the car is running well, it's obviously an intermittent fault and I'm convinced it's not a mechanical fault as it drives through the gears normally its just the initial issue from start up

[robertcorran]

Redtwin - that's great thank you for your input, the garage that serviced the gearbox used VW parts and stated on the invoice the oil was changed and the correct type used so I don't think that's the issue. What you said made sense to me, and not being a mechanic to me that's good!

[robertcorran]

Guys

Thanks for your help I took it straight to the garage last night when the fault warning lights came on again (It has been an intermittent fault) anyway the rear left wheel speed sensor has a fault on it, they are ordering one today and I'll let you know if it does the trick, like you guys I suspect it will

Thanks for your help along the way much appreciated

Rob

[robertcorran]

Hey guys it was an intermittent fault with the Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor and a wheel bearing needed replacing also, thank you all so much for your advice. the golf is back to it's best thank god I didn't need to fork out for a Gearbox refurb etc

[robertcorran]

Thanks guys