MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: MK5 DSG Issue?
Post by: Dcvin on November 06, 2022, 09:17:00 pm
Hi all,

I bought 2008 Mk5 GTI DSG model with 62000 miles and I've been driving it everyday for the last 3 months.
I did notice earlier on an occasional clicking noise(loud enough to hear from outside) when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear as I come to stop.
While I wasn't too worried about it initially, but now I'm noticing a slight delay in shifting 2nd->3rd every so often (compared to 3->4 or 4->5) and just shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear is generally harsher.
When I floor it, 2->3 shift is quite harsh and not as smooth as other gear shifts.

Would DSG service help with this issue? or is this more of a mechatronics unit starting to fail?
Thanks in advance for any advice!

Title: Re: MK5 DSG Issue?
Post by: LC5F on November 07, 2022, 09:31:22 pm
Hi - the basic rule of thumb for our DSG boxes is service every 40k miles - has yours been done 20k miles ago?
Title: Re: MK5 DSG Issue?
Post by: Dcvin on November 07, 2022, 10:16:42 pm
The previous owner said it's been done by the owner before him but didn't have any proof.
I just don't want to spend $ servicing just to find out later that it needs something else done..
Title: Re: MK5 DSG Issue?
Post by: akbarirfan on November 08, 2022, 06:36:17 pm
Where are you located? Can get you a DSG service for £100 using genuine oil.
Title: Re: MK5 DSG Issue?
Post by: Jons1001 on November 08, 2022, 08:21:56 pm
Where are you located? Can get you a DSG service for £100 using genuine oil.

Where is this please? Seems mega cheap?
Title: Re: MK5 DSG Issue?
Post by: akbarirfan on November 08, 2022, 08:24:14 pm
He covers Leeds and Bradford.mobile mechanic
Title: Re: MK5 DSG Issue?
Post by: Lewo on November 09, 2022, 02:56:35 pm
Where are you located? Can get you a DSG service for £100 using genuine oil.

Not sure that's geniune oil for that price, infact I'd say it's impossible lol.
Title: Re: MK5 DSG Issue?
Post by: Lewo on November 09, 2022, 02:58:25 pm
OP think you're looking at around £200 at AKS etc.
Title: Re: MK5 DSG Issue?
Post by: bobby_fodge on November 10, 2022, 09:54:30 am
I got the oil (millers) and a meyle filter off ebay for £80 in the summer.
Title: Re: MK5 DSG Issue?
Post by: akbarirfan on November 10, 2022, 06:40:13 pm
Where are you located? Can get you a DSG service for £100 using genuine oil.

Not sure that's geniune oil for that price, infact I'd say it's impossible lol.

He bulk buys, I asked how he could do it so cheap!