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Title: DSG Enquiry
Post by: pben47 on April 20, 2011, 11:34:16 am

Hi All,

took a Pirelli DSG for a test drive yesterday, car got stuck for some reason in second, couldn't budge it using paddles or tip tronic, it just sat in second.

Is this a usual occurence and just a simple software fault or does it sound like something a little more problematic.

At least I know it goes like stink in second.

Paul

Title: Re: DSG Enquiry
Post by: Richn83 on April 20, 2011, 11:53:07 am

Shouldnt stay in second, what gear box mode were you in?  If in S (Sport) then it will potentially hold the gear high through the rev range paddles should change it if they are connected and working (my car were un-connected when I got it).  Im assuming it eventually changed gear otherwise it would have been a short test drive?

As an example in S mode a GTI will be in 4th gear doing 70.

Title: Re: DSG Enquiry
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on April 20, 2011, 12:12:19 pm

Quote from: Richn83 on April 20, 2011, 11:53:07 am

Shouldnt stay in second, what gear box mode were you in?  If in S (Sport) then it will potentially hold the gear high through the rev range paddles should change it if they are connected and working (my car were un-connected when I got it).  Im assuming it eventually changed gear otherwise it would have been a short test drive?

As an example in S mode a GTI will be in 4th gear doing 70.

Yeah S mode in the GTI is crazy :laugh:

Title: Re: DSG Enquiry
Post by: pben47 on April 20, 2011, 02:22:11 pm

tried everything to make it change but it was stuck in 2nd, worked ok between 1st n 2nd but that was it. I understand what your saying about S mode and longer gears lol but it wasnt that at all. It was a very short test drive which miffed me off no end.

So i guess this is not a regular occurence, saleman was trying everything, but no luck, guess it's in their garage today, ready for the Easter rush.

Title: Re: DSG Enquiry
Post by: alexperkins on April 20, 2011, 02:23:47 pm

Mine has refused to change gear once since ive had it, and all I did was put it back in D then M again and it was fine

Title: Re: DSG Enquiry
Post by: Top Cat on April 20, 2011, 04:06:14 pm

I think i have only ever heard of this happening once, very unusual. I bet the dealer was  :ashamed:

Are you sure it wasnt a Herbie you took out and not a Pirelli.  :evilgrin:

Title: Re: DSG Enquiry
Post by: Richn83 on April 20, 2011, 04:17:56 pm

Quote from: Top Cat on April 20, 2011, 04:06:14 pm

I think i have only ever heard of this happening once, very unusual. I bet the dealer was  :ashamed:

Are you sure it wasnt a Herbie you took out and not a Pirelli.  :evilgrin:

:signLOL:

Title: Re: DSG Enquiry
Post by: QD MBE on April 20, 2011, 05:23:04 pm

DSG's don't go wrong.

Period.

Title: Re: DSG Enquiry
Post by: Britishlion on April 20, 2011, 05:28:15 pm

Quote from: QD on April 20, 2011, 05:23:04 pm

DSG's don't go wrong.

Period.

I beg to differ ! check the mechatronics before you go near any DSG Box !  :happy2:

Title: Re: DSG Enquiry
Post by: QD MBE on April 20, 2011, 07:50:15 pm

Quote from: Britishlion on April 20, 2011, 05:28:15 pm

Quote from: QD on April 20, 2011, 05:23:04 pm

DSG's don't go wrong.

Period.

I beg to differ ! check the mechatronics before you go near any DSG Box !  :happy2:

 :happy2:

Title: Re: DSG Enquiry
Post by: Saint Steve on April 20, 2011, 07:57:53 pm

Good job the fella has warranty  :innocent:

Proberly why the previos owner sold on, but its now the dealerships problem :laugh:

Happy days.