Problems with VAG DSG rumours (not A2)

pc759

pc759

A2OC Donor
Hi had to get towed home last night and got talking to the recovery guy who said he gets lots of DSG faults and said that he problem was the clutch has 6 plates and should really have seven, in fact this is the repair that has to be carried out by gearbox companies, costing circa £2000. What do you think has anybody picked up info like this i know it doesn't apply to the A2 but as i was dreaming of an A4 cabriolet with DSG it spoiled my favourite little dream:p
Paul
 
Not heard of this modification, but I know that the new generation of S-tronic boxes are to have 7 ratios, as opposed to 6 of the old system. Whether this relates to a similar number of clutch plates, I don't know. I do know that there are not a large number of complaints though from other forums. Any repairs would presumably be under warranty, as most cars so equipped will be less than 5 years old.

Cheers,

Mike
 
This is a mix up.
The reference to clutch plates is for the Multitronic box (DSG for A4 is not quite with us yet - first deliveries March I think)
The early multitronic box had 6 plates, the later ones have 7 pllates and are more reliable. Both boes have to have an oil change at 40k.

Dsg in A3 has other issues - I know, I was a guinea pig - but they are software related or hardware related with the embedded control unit in the gear oil sump.

Hope your problem is not terminal.
 
Audi do seem to be a bit slow rolling out DSG but they are getting there. As for DSG i do hear complaints on other forums, but nearly always from people who don't have it. I have just sold my 55 Golf DSG with 136,000 miles on it and never had a problem. (It loved The Ring)!!
 
I enjoyed my A3 DSG too but it did have the 'box replaced because of a violent change from 1 to 2 when cold.

The box was good but could be a little indecisive at roundabouts as it could not decide if the vehicel was stopping or not. In manual it was great. It miss it. If there had been a longitudenal installation available I would have taken it, but it would appear that it is only now filtering through.
I am not convinced that the move to dry plate clutches is the right one for owners but appreciate that it will be cheaper to make. I reckon the old 'wet ones' were good for the life of the car if the oil was chaged at the appropriate intervals.
 
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