Golf GTI Edition 30 DSG Gearbox Problem

[glenn911C4S]

Has anyone experianced their dsg gearbox lightly banging into gear on pull away? Ours sometimes feels as if its not initially in gear whilst still and then selects gear when you pull away. I am on my to VW let them take a look.

[glenn911C4S]

More of a snatch than a bang!!

[Dr G]

Hair trigger throttle pedal, yes - but not a bang, no.

[glenn911C4S]

I took the car to VW and they have told me that this a characteristic of the DSG box; are they bullstting me? Has anyone else had this problem?

[Nicholas Blair]

I find it happens when braking/coasting, then using a heavy foot to accelerate again just as it is changing down.

I've learnt to live with it and adjust my style

[Dr G]

Nicholas Blair said:

I find it happens when braking/coasting, then using a heavy foot to accelerate again just as it is changing down.

I've learnt to live with it and adjust my style

The (similar) one that drives me mad is pulling onto a roundabout and givinn it a bootfull then lifting off - box gets confused and stays in first then throws your noggin at the dashboard as soon as you touch the throttle!

[Nicholas Blair]

Dr G said:

Nicholas Blair said:

I find it happens when braking/coasting, then using a heavy foot to accelerate again just as it is changing down.

I've learnt to live with it and adjust my style

The (similar) one that drives me mad is pulling onto a roundabout and givinn it a bootfull then lifting off - box gets confused and stays in first then throws your noggin at the dashboard as soon as you touch the throttle!

Yup, that's it.

[Goochie]

I believe EVO magazine had a similar issue with their long-term Golf DSG. I dont think your car is at fault.

[John 57]

Mine does it too ..... I took it to be just something you have to put up with or learn how to avoid. Nothing is perfect. Most of the time other than that it is great.

My only issue so far has been when the mechatronic (?) control unit for the DSG box decided it didn't like my sudden change in driving style one day and shut down, going into limp home mode

It's now been reset .... until maybe the next time

Edited by John 57 on Friday 18th July 13:16

[Dr G]

DSG definitely has its foibles, but I think I'll forgive it for the on-demand Jekyll and hide ability.

[Ranger 6]

Why not ask the folks on www.uk-mkivs.net - there is a mkV section and quite a few DSG owners who may offer some advice?

[cuprabob]

I found the DSG on my R32 very jerky, epecially on the R32 as it has a very sensitive throttle, but as others have said you do need to change your driving style to get the best out of it.

Now I couldn't go back to a manual and this is from someone who hates "autos"

[Tame Technician]

Yeah, sadly they all do that. I Work on them, have the same complaints all the time.

More info on DSG characteristics see here. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[catso]

cuprabob said:

I found the DSG on my R32 very jerky, epecially on the R32 as it has a very sensitive throttle, but as others have said you do need to change your driving style to get the best out of it.

My A3, 3.2 is the same; a bit on/off due to combination of grabby clutch & sensitive throttle, doesn't take long to get used to though - slowly pulling up close to a wall forward can be a bit tricky, it is smoother in reverse.

My wife is a little 'scared' of it and so doesn't like driving it because of this.

[911Dreamer]

catso said:

cuprabob said:

I found the DSG on my R32 very jerky, epecially on the R32 as it has a very sensitive throttle, but as others have said you do need to change your driving style to get the best out of it.

My A3, 3.2 is the same; a bit on/off due to combination of grabby clutch & sensitive throttle, doesn't take long to get used to though - slowly pulling up close to a wall forward can be a bit tricky, it is smoother in reverse.

My wife is a little 'scared' of it and so doesn't like driving it because of this.

RESULT!