DSG Mechatronics Failures: Are we driving them wrongly?

theMandarin · 13th May 2019, 17:14

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Originally Posted by ishlinea7260

And finally I have encountered the dreaded ghost of mechatronics.

I thought that my car might be the exception but that was me just trying to be optimistic.
The mechatronic failure is not the worst part.
The worst part is the pathetic after sales of Škoda India.
Škoda India is not ready to acknowledge the faulty nature of mechatronic and is declining a replacement!

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Originally Posted by ishlinea7260

2010 December, 63000 km done

It's somewhat lucky as well as unfortunate that you had to experience the DSG breakdown so late in your cars' life especially since the mileage is on the lower side.

It would be helpful if you could shed some light on these points:

Is your car a Petrol or Diesel? I think you didn't mention this but sorry if i missed it in the above posts.
How much has Škoda quoted for an out of warranty repair?
Would you mind sharing which dealer/city is this?

Thank you

ishlinea7260 · 13th May 2019, 17:31

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Originally Posted by theMandarin

Thank you

1. Petrol 1.8 TSI.
2. Have been given a verbal quote of over a lakh.
3. Krishna Auto Sales, Chandigarh

VWAllstar · 1st October 2019, 12:02

Went through the thread. Too much technical information.

The problematic DSG mentioned in this thread are mostly from the first batches. Have not heard much from recent Polo, Ameo or Vento products.

Is there anyone who has had a long run with it especially post 2014?

Mortis · 1st October 2019, 16:15

Has anyone tried pasting on some additional heatsinks on the DSG transmission box ? It might help to get rid of additional heat better due to larger surface area. Thermal cement in the centre and super glue/araldite/JB weld along the border to keep it in place. A little gap can be left on one edge to shove a screwdriver underneath for removal

volkman10 · 20th July 2020, 20:05

Volkswagen recalls 2011-2015 Golf, Polo(1.2 TSI), Jetta, Passat, CC, Beetle, Cross Touran, Scirocco with DSG in parts of Asia.

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The company said the recall would rectify the gearbox's hydraulic pressure accumulator, which was affected by a "production diversion." A failure of this component can result in pressure loss, interrupting the power transmission between the motor and the gearbox.

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View Poll Results: If you have faced a DSG mechatronics failure, please vote here(Multiple option poll):
My car is a Laura Petrol	1	2.38%
My car is a Laura Diesel	6	14.29%
My car is a Superb Petrol	8	19.05%
My car is a Superb Diesel	4	9.52%
It is a 6-speed DSG	8	19.05%
It is a 7-speed DSG	29	69.05%
The car is mostly chauffeur-driven	7	16.67%
The car is mostly self-driven	22	52.38%
Most of my drive is in crawling / stop-start traffic	16	38.10%
Most of my drive is in free-flowing traffic	9	21.43%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

1st October 2019, 12:02	#168
VWAllstar BHPian Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mumbai Posts: 963 Thanked: 2,461 Times	Re: DSG Mechatronics Failures: Are we driving them wrongly? Went through the thread. Too much technical information. The problematic DSG mentioned in this thread are mostly from the first batches. Have not heard much from recent Polo, Ameo or Vento products. Is there anyone who has had a long run with it especially post 2014?
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1st October 2019, 16:15	#169
Mortis Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,322 Thanked: 1,402 Times	Re: DSG Mechatronics Failures: Are we driving them wrongly? Has anyone tried pasting on some additional heatsinks on the DSG transmission box ? It might help to get rid of additional heat better due to larger surface area. Thermal cement in the centre and super glue/araldite/JB weld along the border to keep it in place. A little gap can be left on one edge to shove a screwdriver underneath for removal
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