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DSG possible issue
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 7:35 am
by Baa79
Hi guys, just wondering if this is normal as this is my first DSG gearbox.
I have a 2019 GTI+ with 2000kms and when driving in normal D mode when coming to a junction , it feels like the car is engine braking when shifting down from 3rd to 2nd gear. Its very noticeable i was hoping being a brand new car things would be alot smoother. Does anyone else have this problem?
Thank you
Re: DSG possible issue
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:24 am
by OomStu_ZA
Do you perhaps have the Sports / Individual mode enabled instead of Normal mode?
Re: DSG possible issue
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:39 am
by Baa79
Hi there no definitely in normal mode
Re: DSG possible issue
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:09 am
by monkeyhanger
Definitely doesn't sound normal. The DSG box doesn't really do engine braking in D mode. It always feels like you're braking against the car's wishes to keep going, unless you are in full manual mode and down shifting without any throttle.
Re: DSG possible issue
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:10 pm
by Baa79
Hi thanks for that i will get it checked out i reckon as the car is only a few months old.
Not sure if this is related but do you guys get excessive creeping on a DSG? When i get into the car and let it warm up, as soon as i let go of the brake its off without any acceleration?
Re: DSG possible issue
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 10:25 am
by monkeyhanger
Baa79 wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:10 pm
Hi thanks for that i will get it checked out i reckon as the car is only a few months old.
Not sure if this is related but do you guys get excessive creeping on a DSG? When i get into the car and let it warm up, as soon as i let go of the brake its off without any acceleration?
The DSG is always looking to move, unless you've got your foot on the brake, so creeping is normal.
Re: DSG possible issue
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 2:22 pm
by silverhairs
monkeyhanger wrote: Sun Jan 05, 2020 10:25 am
Baa79 wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:10 pm
Hi thanks for that i will get it checked out i reckon as the car is only a few months old.
Not sure if this is related but do you guys get excessive creeping on a DSG? When i get into the car and let it warm up, as soon as i let go of the brake its off without any acceleration?
The DSG is always looking to move, unless you've got your foot on the brake, so creeping is normal.
The foot brake disengages the clutches and stops the car. Even if you pull the handbrake on as much as you can, not touch the throttle, with the footbrake off, you'll find the back end of your car dipping and will even drag the car down the road with the back wheels slipping on the road.
Re: DSG possible issue
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2020 5:23 pm
by l3rady
Baa79 wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 7:35 am
Hi guys, just wondering if this is normal as this is my first DSG gearbox.
I have a 2019 GTI+ with 2000kms and when driving in normal D mode when coming to a junction , it feels like the car is engine braking when shifting down from 3rd to 2nd gear. Its very noticeable i was hoping being a brand new car things would be alot smoother. Does anyone else have this problem?
Thank you
I have reported the same thing here:
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=73568&p=559763#p559763 . Seems like some people get it and others don't. I must admit I haven't noticed it as much as I have got used to it, but it is still there. I will raise it when it is next in for service and see if any software/firmware updates are available to smooths out 3->2 gear changes.
Re: DSG possible issue
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:02 am
by green justin
The DSG just won’t be as smooth as an automatic.