[corvus corax]

Is changing the gearbox oil officially recommended by VW?

No, it is not recommended by VW. They say its "sealed for life". Infact this particular GB doesn't have an oil filler cap, but only the drain bolt! So those who venture into changing oil does the filling through the breather hose.

[PrisonMike]

Originally Posted by PrisonMike

Just an update to my previous post.
I had the car taken to Downtown VW service center at Sewri to get a general check up and servicing done. I had asked for special emphasis on the brakes and brakepads as a customer request. The advisor later called me up saying that the brakes pad and rotos seem to be in good condition, but did manage to collect some dirt.
I however, still requested for the brakes to be serviced - because better safe than sorry, I suppose. I have yet to drive the car since the server, so will let you know if things changed for the better, or worse.

Another interesting point I wanted to note was that, the advisor say that the DSG in the 1.2 GT do not need to have the transmission oil changed after a certain interval, which I initially thought was every 40-60k kms. He said that only applied for the 1.6 liter engines. Is that true in anyway?

UPDATE:
Went to collect my car from the service center. The advisor said that the issue with the brakes sounding they they've jammed is a common issue with most VW's. This happens mainly because while washing, water might have been directly thrown onto the wheel, thus entering the rotors and pads in the process. This is strongly advised against, since it could also damage the ABS sensor in the process.

Meanwhile, I had quiet a scare on my way back. I stopped at a gas station to top the car up, after filling the car up, the 'D' in the MID started flashing and the car lost all drive for a few seconds. This legit scared the living hell out of me. But thankfully, it seemed to have corrected itself after I shifted back to N and then back to D.

Any idea what could have caused this? This is the first time it has ever happened to me, and it just so happened to be on my way back from a fresh new service.

[SLK]

Originally Posted by PrisonMike

Meanwhile, I had quiet a scare on my way back. I stopped at a gas station to top the car up, after filling the car up, the 'D' in the MID started flashing and the car lost all drive for a few seconds. This legit scared the living hell out of me. But thankfully, it seemed to have corrected itself after I shifted back to N and then back to D.

Any idea what could have caused this? This is the first time it has ever happened to me, and it just so happened to be on my way back from a fresh new service.

This happened to my car the first time almost after the 4th year of ownership (now completing 7th). There are multiple theories, maybe its age related or signs of DQ200 issues or just me trying to be too swift as this only happens when you start the engine and hurriedly put it into D or R and release the brake in milliseconds. Basically the gearbox doesn't seem to have got adequate time to initialise.

You don't even need to slot it back into neutral, if you just press the break for 1 sec, it will resume normal routine.

PS: This doesn't seem to happen to Octavia's DQ200, maybe because its still new!

[PrisonMike]

Originally Posted by SLK

This happened to my car the first time almost after the 4th year of ownership (now completing 7th). There are multiple theories, maybe its age related or signs of DQ200 issues or just me trying to be too swift as this only happens when you start the engine and hurriedly put it into D or R and release the brake in milliseconds. Basically the gearbox doesn't seem to have got adequate time to initialise.

You don't even need to slot it back into neutral, if you just press the break for 1 sec, it will resume normal routine.

PS: This doesn't seem to happen to Octavia's DQ200, maybe because its still new!

Interesting. I don't remember if I hurriedly shifted from N to D while pulling away. I'll keep that in mind next time! Is your car a 2015 year as well?

I also 'reset' my DSG just incase there were some faulty codes, or something of such nature. What I immediately noticed was that the gears held on a bit longer than before, using up more of the rev range. Previously, there was a slight jerk while shifting from 2 to 3, and down from 3 to 2. It now seems to have completely vanished and the downshifts are literally seamless.

[SLK]

Originally Posted by PrisonMike

Is your car a 2015 year as well?

I also 'reset' my DSG just incase ......

Yes, March 2015.

And how did you reset the DSG?

[corvus corax]

I stopped at a gas station to top the car up, after filling the car up, the 'D' in the MID started flashing and the car lost all drive for a few seconds.

Hows the battery health? My car used to throw me the same and more when it was low on battery.

also 'reset' my DSG

Are you talking about the 'long press accelerator' method?

[samaspire]

I'm not a regular to this thread, so I wouldn't know if a solution to this problem has been shared earlier.

My sister's 2016 TSi has a strange issue. Only the driver side window is working. None of the other 3 windows are neither rolling up nor down. Started happening after the reverse camera module (not camera) was replaced, since the old one had some loose connection. Any DIY fix for this?

Backstory: The car battery was draining after 2 days of sitting idle. Assuming the battery was weak, she replaced it with an Amaron, but the problem persisted. On taking the car to the VW service centre, they made her replace the Amaron with the OEM battery after just 2 weeks. This battery is lying unused now (If anyone in Bangalore wants it, let me know ). The OEM battery held on for 2 weeks, but then it started having the same issue. Extensive checks by VW did not lead to any diagnosis.

When she told me that the reverse camera is working on and off, I suspected the camera unit and had it replaced. After 3 days of sitting idle, the car was started yesterday with no issues.

[PrisonMike]

Originally Posted by SLK

And how did you reset the DSG?

1. Put the key in the ignition and turn on – Do not start the car

2. Hold down the accelerator pedal fully for at least 10 seconds (many suggest 20 seconds). You will feel a little click under your foot at you push down the pedal fully.

3. Release the pedal – turn the key in the ignition. You can now start the car normally

Originally Posted by corvus corax

Hows the battery health? My car used to throw me the same and more when it was low on battery.

The battery seems fine as far as I'm aware. At least there were no concerns brought up by the service center, considering the car went into for a thorough checkup.

Originally Posted by corvus corax

Are you talking about the 'long press accelerator' method?

Yes, I used the long accelerator press method.

[corvus corax]

The battery seems fine as far as I'm aware. At least there were no concerns brought up by the service center, considering the car went into for a thorough checkup.

Is the car running on the same old battery from 2015? Unless its voltage tested you can not be sure. Turn on the ignition, Infotainment system and set the blower to the max, crank the car and see if the infotainment system and MID is going off and the blower speed is going down. If yes, then the battery might be on its way out.

Yes, I used the long accelerator press method.

I too have tried this many times but couldn't feel any difference.

[PrisonMike]

Originally Posted by corvus corax

Is the car running on the same old battery from 2015? Unless its voltage tested you can not be sure. Turn on the ignition, Infotainment system and set the blower to the max, crank the car and see if the infotainment system and MID is going off and the blower speed is going down. If yes, then the battery might be on its way out.

Yes, I think the battery is from 2015. I shall give that a try, thanks for suggesting it!

Originally Posted by corvus corax

I too have tried this many times but couldn't feel any difference.

Some people have reported that the GB can take up to a minute of the pedal being pressed in completely. In my case I think I had it press for about 30-40 seconds before releasing it.

[thechinmay]

Recently got the tires changed to Michelin P4STs in the stock 195/55 R16 size. The steering is now much lighter and tire noise has almost disappeared. The downside bring all other sounds are now much more audible in the cabin.

This is how she looks after a quick wash at 4 years and 40k kms.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by thechinmay

Recently got the tires changed to Michelin P4STs ... ... ...

Previously, I had only ever changed tyres in singles due to damage. Replacing all four, a year or so ago (they were about six years old, hard and cracked) was a new experience, and I was amazed as soon as I left the tyre shop: new tyres feels almost as good as new car!

[PrisonMike]

Has anyone installed the OEM armrest? I am in the process of getting one, and had made a few enquiries to different dealers in Mumbai.

What's funny is that the service advisor from Autobahn VW her in Mumbai advised not to install the armrest and it tends to creak a lot. He literally told me that "You'll just be buying noise from us." and recommended me not to go for it.

Anyone else have any issues with the armrest making any kind of noises, rattles or creaks?

[Cayman360]

Originally Posted by PrisonMike

Has anyone installed the OEM armrest? I am in the process of getting one, and had made a few enquiries to different dealers in Mumbai.

Anyone else have any issues with the armrest making any kind of noises, rattles or creaks?

I did, it works pretty well, though fouls with the handbrake when you need to activate it at red lights. No noises at all, and its well built, with a felt inner lining for the inner compartment.

[PrisonMike]

Originally Posted by Cayman360

I did, it works pretty well, though fouls with the handbrake when you need to activate it at red lights. No noises at all, and its well built, with a felt inner lining for the inner compartment.

Did you order it and have it installed via VW itself? The advisor really turned me off from the idea of getting it done. Quite surprising actually.