I've always been a bit unsure of the wizardry that goes on inside a DSG gearbox. What an excellent video, everything is clearly explained, good audio and good camerawork.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 👍

@driftdrift8022

3 жыл бұрын

bravooooo

@Rift45

3 жыл бұрын

Best DSG video ever! Wonderful explanation

@normanrhoode8804

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Explanation. Thanks

@mdthaiauto3399

2 жыл бұрын

@@Diagnosedan k

I wish everyone of us had his own Dan as a mechanic

@nuvisionprinting

3 жыл бұрын

I've come pretty close!

@forevercomputing

3 жыл бұрын

But where in America is he?

@lars9805

3 жыл бұрын

@@forevercomputing he's Dutch

@alonzofernandes1795

3 жыл бұрын

🥺 Dan is a hero

@akmasn9429

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha 😂

The most mind blowingly clear description and diagnosis of the dreaded VW dry clutch DSG setup. I’m no longer afraid of DSGs.

Brilliant video, this has just happened to my brothers private hire Taxi, 2014 Skoda Octavia 2.0 diesel Auto. Learned lots from this video. Thanks, Vinny. 😊

Just a tip for those that don't know, in DSG dry-clutch models built before 2015 their is a design issue where the pressure accumulator can crack at the base. This results in a pressure loss that prevents gear changes happening. There is a recall in some countries and VW/Skoda/SEAT are replacing the mechatronics units as a warranty issue.

@michaelrivera9822

Жыл бұрын

North America?

@Superblackchiney

Жыл бұрын

Is there a listing of the countries. Example, Jamaica 🇯🇲

@RG-bx1vd

Жыл бұрын

What about uk cause shit mines playing up like mad

@S-u-p-a

Жыл бұрын

​@@RG-bx1vd what car

@RG-bx1vd

Жыл бұрын

@@S-u-p-a seat Leon 18 plate

Thoroughly enjoyed it Dan. And even though there was a TSB it was good to see the tear down to prove it and that no other apparent issues were present. Thanks!

@meeder78

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the TSB was for the gearbox oil but was it actually for the hydraulic oil in the mechatronic unit?

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

It was great to have you in the live chat!

@chrisstasinopoulos8895

4 жыл бұрын

@@meeder78 And you were right. Read the pinned update from Dan at the top.

More people like you Dan !!! Amazing enthusiasm and patience. Thank you

Old school auto tech here, what a perfect training lesson on dual clutch gearbox, full description of mechatronic unit operation and repair and a good Diagnostic route to find it. Enjoying each one I am running into and love the logic bombs you work through.

Bloody hell Dan. 13:50 With a few words I finally understood how DSG works and why its called dual clutch.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Great!👍👍

@LeverPhile

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, and great teardown overall. So, one of the two clutches is always engaged at all times?

@andyanderson1612

3 жыл бұрын

@@LeverPhile Except when at a stop. But if stopped on a hill, don't use the throttle to hold the car like you can with a real automatic because that slips the first gear clutch rather than a torque converter.

@LeverPhile

3 жыл бұрын

@@andyanderson1612 Right, neither clutch engaged at a stop. But absolutely no way I'd use the transmission to hold the car on a hill ... auto, manual or DSG ...

Only caught the end of it but have the pleasure of watching from the start, even VW gearboxes are interesting on Diagnosedan!

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha thanks, they are very interesting 🙂

@hdj81Vlimited

4 жыл бұрын

@@Diagnosedan its a simply gearbox, why they can do it right? NOW they using mineral oil....... Same with engine oil. I use still till today mineral oil..... these are better for the engines.

@masonwabemphikwa9957

3 жыл бұрын

That was seem quick and clear Diagnosis Dan I wish I can be like you.

An excellent talk, concise and precise, very informative. Thank you!

Hey Dan , just stumbled across you channel . What a great tutorial on the DSG gearbox . I owned one in a VW EOS 2008 model , never had any problems with it . As a car guy I really appreciate the fusion of the two manual gearbox & clutch setups , controlled by the mechatronic and your very good explanation of how it works . Great work !

Dan, I have so much respect for your approach to your craft my friend. Not only do you attempt to find the part causing the symptoms, but you always effort to find the “why” behind the problem. Which is what those with truly talented gifts for repair indeed do. I Enjoy all your videos!

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

That's a great comment 👍👍 Thanks!

UPDATE! It's the Gearbox oil responsible not the hydraulic fluid. I changed the Gearbox oil after the video. Safety Recall 34F6 on 06 Dec 2013: Over time, the internal gearbox lead frame may corrode due to certain gearbox fluid additives used in original gearbox filling. If corrosion deposits collect between electrical wiring, an electrical short in the power supply may result in blown gearbox fuses and the deactivation of the gearbox hydraulic pump or mechatronic unit. The driver will immediately be alerted by a flashing gear indicator warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the vehicle will lose motive power but can coast to a stop. Loss of motive power while driving may increase the risk of a crash. - Corrective Action Replace existing synthetic gearbox oil with a new, mineralbased oil with non-corrosive additives to prevent future failure: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2013/RCMN-13V568-9034.pdf

@simonjones7785

4 жыл бұрын

oh right the board is submerged in the main gearbox oil got ya thanks for putting me straight on that one

@philthejet

4 жыл бұрын

That's interesting, will VW be paying for the repair and fluids? I wonder were all the factory testing time went.

@victorbura7148

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you dan!!!

@mixalis6168

4 жыл бұрын

@@philthejet massive recall on DSG, VW just cant seem to do the right thing in most cases, a mate went thru hell to get his Golf R DSG fixed, and it was only a few months old//

@Conservator.

4 жыл бұрын

mixalis Hi, Just curious. What was the dealers response? I mean, if only a few months old, it should be difficult not to carry out any repair under warranty... (even for VW;)

Brilliant video and explanation Mr. Dan. This is next level explanation of a complex fault on a dsg gearbox. You make it seem so easy to repair. Thank you.

Am always impressed Dan the way you keep the workshop clean and tidy and everything that you might need is right there at hand, I wish a lot of workshops would do the same!

I love the teardown and explanation. You are a natural teacher.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀

I was supposed to be on a DSG repair/overhaul training seminar this week, but it was cancelled for obvious reasons... Good thing you came to the rescue!

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Great timing huh😂

@akilaperera1983

3 жыл бұрын

We r manufacture mctronic units from sri lanka

@viveksurendran9505

2 жыл бұрын

@@akilaperera1983 for vw?

For us not initiated that TSB is "Technical Service Bulletins". Great work Dan!

Thank you very much Dan. You've explained the functions of a DSG gearbox in a way that even i can understand.

i love how you always find the root cause of a failure.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Dan youre awesome,i'm in jamaica and i watch your videos and learn so much,cant tell you how much youre appreciated.

Such a great video. So clear and now I understand exactly how the DSG mechatronics function. EXCELLENT WORK!

What a brilliant video.There is absolutely no need for modern cars to be so complicated.Dan you will never be short of work!

Thank you for sharing. I’ve wanted to know more about DSG since I started driving my a few years back. 👍🏻

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

Yet again another superb video; you are certainly a master of both automotive fault diagnosis AND producing clear, interesting, informative, enlightening and educational videos, thanks Dan, I enjoy every second watching you work, every single time.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's a great comment Richard, you made me smile

A fascinating insight into a dsg gearbox electronics. As a motorcycle mechanic myself I find this to be a really well presented and step by step process of elimination to find the reason for the short circuit.

The best job I have ever seen on a car. Intelligence and putting a good hand can do miracles!

Dan, as always enjoyed your content. Love your analytical and problem solving approach. 10/10 also for your video editing skills.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot Dave!

Nice work Dan, I love your thoroughness.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😀

Thank you so much DAN. I just learned so much about the DSG. Your teaching properly educated me and also saved me so much money on my 2009 Audi tt DSG repair. Thank You Dan!!!!

I really like your talking approach to the audience. You make your diagnostic methodology and the reasons for it quite clear. This is quite a bit better than doing it only while you are doing the work. It's very good to discuss the plans first. Thx very much.

What a great video, it shows why i was presented with a bill of £2500 when I had the same problem with my Seat.

@shupiwemwenitete4300

3 жыл бұрын

Thanx Dan, ur explanation makes work look simple, awesome video♥️

Thank you mr Dan. Found that really interesting. keep them coming please. Take care 👍

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chris

Great video! Suffered this issue on my 2012 Skoda Fabia a few years ago. Learned a lot about these gearboxes and Mechatronic units since.

TSB’s are life savers. DD did it again as always!🙏

Love your videos, very informative. it's amazing the technology that go's into modern vehicles. Thanks

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

Good job Dan! Oil specification is very important! For those manual gear box required GL-4 oil, don’t use GL-5 oil because the additive for EP of GL-5 contains sulphur which could cause wear of soft metals of synchromesh gears, the worn soft metals caused a short circuit in the VW dry DSG.

@wackey3455

Жыл бұрын

HI DO YOU KNOW WHATS THE RIGHT OIL FOR 2010 VW GOLF DSG GEAR BOX

Dan University. Always brilliant and the best. Just amazing what everyone can learn from this gentleman!

Thank you; I now understand just how these DSG gearboxes work. Awesome video.

Love watching a master of his craft well done Dan greetings from Australia cheers mate 👍

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Damien😁

Looking forward to 'diagnosing this together'! Or maybe I'll just sit and watch you do it. 😉 Keep them coming Dan. 👍🏻

@HandyC

4 жыл бұрын

Abbott Automotive 🤣🤣☺️ look at that, fixed it without even getting my hands dirty. 💪🏽👌

@AbbottAutomotive

4 жыл бұрын

@@HandyC haha! yes, it wasn't a bad one was it. 😉 😂

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Why did you let me do all the dirty work😉

@chrome2175

4 жыл бұрын

@@Diagnosedan we all know you love getting dirty

@AbbottAutomotive

4 жыл бұрын

@@Diagnosedan you were doing such a good job so I thought I'd leave it to you. Plus I was just supervising. 😋

Diagnose Dan is my new binge watch channel. Absolutely brilliant content

Very interesting teardown that shows the complexities of the DSG transmission. Thanks Dan for posting! I know was few years ago but just saw it.

I love the way he's so casual about it. Taking the pump apart, etc. The big problem is that a lot of mechanics are afraid to take things apart. They only replace the parts and don't try to know how they work. It's not rocket science, nor is it magic. I love the video. Well done, Dan.

@AKAtheA

Жыл бұрын

you took it apart = you broke it (even if you actually haven't) replacing is safer from the POV of the tech...

@bengkelbawahpokok6753

Жыл бұрын

Easier said than done.. easy for you to say and criticise other people

Hey Dan you did a great job with this video, your a born natural. Very interesting well done.

Utterly brilliant education there Dan. Thanks a lot and I mean that. In 1970 I did 'Advanced Motor Mechanics' at college and then ran a little repair garage. All I learned about ZF and Borg Warner auto boxes was that they are so complex you don't take them apart, give them to an expert. Your video here tells me I can probably fix the DSG on my Golf out in my driveway. Now I have no need to go looking for a brand new 1990 Mercedes :)

Excellent video. Clear speech, logically laid out, every step visible. Uncut shot of battery diagnosis was really cool. I'll return to your tidy workshop soon 👍

Great video! For checking a 3-phase-motor you can also just make sure, the resistance between the phases is the same and infinite against the housing. Way less effort, same result ;)

Awesome!...really clearly explained Dan, thanks!

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😀

Dan, I wish there were more professionals like you out there...

Thank you, Mr. Dan, I really enjoy every episode you upload. Now I am thinking of opening a car repair shop despite the money shortage, but I am determined to do that

Great video Can , we struggle in the UK for TSB's , when you try to speak to dealer workshop's, we've never had that problem sir , Lying basts they are , very good info for the head filing cabinet, I use wurth trip fuses for repeat blow testing to save on fuses , I mentioned before about second with eggshells, now it's ground walnut shells being used , take care , thanks for the info , good idea about the battery test , imagine all the relearning to be done again after repairs a week later

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Stay safe Mike

@johnedwards4176

2 жыл бұрын

Ford don't let you get wiring diagrams

Can't wait, hope business is still ok, stay safe Dan!!!!

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Work is very slow but we are all Safe.

You just helped me understand my Passat TDI with a DSG, this is the first DSG I have ever owned and before I bought my Passat I'd never heard of a DSG transmission. Tusen takk!

mate, you're the epitomy of a legend, i watched every second of that video and it felt like a 2 minute video. love your work mate!

Thank you for everything man It was amazing

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear 😁

Thank Q Dan the man done it again.... very informative Webinar.....

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for attending

You are THE MAN! . Thinking of purchasing a Audi with DSG and this gives me a great insight into the Gearbox design weakness.

Well-diagnosed! It's always a good feeling finding the problem. Many workshops would simply replace the unit, or worse, the entire gearbox.

Brilliant mate that’s a great video, learnt a lot as usual!

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

That's great Michael

Dan, there is a simpler way to test for short circuits. Instead of installing a new fuse, connect a 12 V tester to both fuse terminals. In the event of a short circuit, the light in the tester will turn on and stay on (12 V on one side, short to ground on the other). Otherwise, it can turn on a split second, dim and turn off. Thanks for your effort for this video.

@soomro753

10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

Fantastic video. I have the same problem and this video has thoroughly informed me how these work and what's involved in repairing the issue. Brilliant work, thank you.

Super clear explanation on a piece of wizardry! You have a knack for teaching and making it understandable, well done!

Good video as always ! A recommendation from my side. First remove the TCU from the hydraulic block and only afterwards remove its cover. Inside the sealed enclosure you have either a ceramic substrate with bare die electronic components (gen. 1) or a HDI PCB with the same bare die components (gen. 2). By removing the cover while you are still disassembling the unit you risk touching the board. If that happens there is a high risk of damage to the wire bonds or the actual bare die electronic components which are a lot more fragile than the normal, packaged ones. Keep up with the good work !

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advise, i clearly don't pull these apart daily.😉

@shimon2476

4 жыл бұрын

From your experience what causes the main fuse for the mechatronic to be blown every time the ignition is turned on?

@idaridar1741

4 жыл бұрын

👍

@silviuguseila2552

4 жыл бұрын

@@shimon2476 - Safety Recall 34F6 on 06 Dec 2013: Over time, the internal gearbox lead frame may corrode due to certain gearbox fluid additives used in original gearbox filling. If corrosion deposits collect between electrical wiring, an electrical short in the power supply may result in blown gearbox fuses and the deactivation of the gearbox hydraulic pump or mechatronic unit. The driver will immediately be alerted by a flashing gear indicator warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the vehicle will lose motive power but can coast to a stop. Loss of motive power while driving may increase the risk of a crash. - Corrective Action Replace existing synthetic gearbox oil with a new, mineralbased oil with non-corrosive additives to prevent future failure: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2013/RCMN-13V568-9034.pdf

Excellent tutorial, beautiful lighting and camera angles! I would love to see you do a DSG fluid change on a VW GTI.

@miroslavdockal9468

3 жыл бұрын

Truly excelent, when i count possibility about this Yetti coming from factory with manual gearbox, then we ended without this video, and milions of peoples worldwide can spare on repairs, when something like DSG doesnt exist. Servis intervals are too short... 🤣

@tt6518

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Great idea , The GTI has just entered the family and need some care. Thanks for this great channel Tigo

Still the best transmission I have ever had. I love my Passat TDi but I cringe when I see the complications and costs involved with these VW's. It's a pity VGA are criminal in their distain for owners. This presentation was epic. I learned so much. Thanks for the thorough education.

This is one of the best video for Explanation of DSG Gearbox . Really highly recommended. Thank you very much for that.

Thank you Dan for as always interesting and excellent content! Just like to add, if you like to use an oscilloscope to measure three phases, that you can, if there is no neutral point like the three phase motor in your video, add three equal resistors from each of the three phases into a star point. Well, now you have a neutral point and can connect three channels to each of the phases and ground to the star point made up of the three resistors. It could be done just for fun! ;-) Keep up the good work Dan, love your videos!

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@regent0014

2 жыл бұрын

@@Diagnosedan Hi, how do you depressurize the accumulator before opening? can it shoot out and injure someone?

@alraigialraigi3251

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend, for the information. I have a problem with my car, it is byd, the bst transmission system, and I want to test the clutch lever No. 2, please. If I have any other program to communicate, it is preferred.​@@Diagnosedan

Keep those great videos coming... my wife is driving me up the walls!!!

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha 😂😂

Hi there mr Dan. I loved this video. Thanks for taking the time to share with all of us this material. It is so useful. Greetings from Guadalajara, México

Wow I knew the DSG box was a great feat of engineering but never realised it was so complicated. Dan you are a magician sir,,,,truly knowledgeable. Great video. Thanks for posting.

Brilliant video as ever Dan. Sulphurised oil eats copper and attacks copper alloys. Well known fact. Wonder how the VW Engineers missed that? My Dad had a VW Beetle and it kept jumping out of gear. Beautifully made car. He blamed himself for a while for failing to put it in gear properly. I said no, gearbox fault and indeed it was. Been off Volkswagens ever since!

If I have to rate 10/10 I’ll even give 20/10. U explain and show everything very well. Very helpful !

Let's diagnose this...... together! back 1 yeasr later.. this information is priceless.. Thanks Dan!!""

Great video! As a mechanic I found this very helpful and informative.

That was awesome, Dan! Very cool to see a DSG gearbox teardown and explanation! I'll stick to my regular old-school foot clutch for now...seems to be more reliable...until my left leg blows a fuse haha :D

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha manuals must be rare in the States.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are almost becoming exotic. Most people don't know how to operate a manual, and think of their car as an appliance :(

I've had two cars with DSG gearboxes, and never had any issues with them, but they do give me the fear. I'm not sure how many people are out there who'll do diagnosis at this level. I now have a car with three pedals and a lever that you wobble around. ;-)

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂👍

@DasArab

4 жыл бұрын

I must admit its one of those reason I avoid these new fangled Automatics like the Covid. Old fashioned Slush boxes were slow and burned more fuel, but jesus they were simple. Manual for me too.

@raoulrr

4 жыл бұрын

@@DasArab whaaa?? since when are torque-converter autos "simple"?? have you ever taken one apart and tried to put it back together, or seen those valve bodies?

@hdj81Vlimited

4 жыл бұрын

@@raoulrr its simple, everything is on 1 shaft.... and valves follow oil pressure.

@volt8684

2 ай бұрын

@@hdj81Vlimitedagreed

Fascinating stuff Dan, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

I have seen this 3 times so far. Thank you for the great DSG video,

This transmission makes me appreciate my 2001 Mercedes transmission.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Marcus

@johnh9200

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing more Bullet Proof than 722-5 Transmission.

Amazing how many points of failure this transmission has. It's almost like there was a competition on who could make it fail the most ways. Excellent video as always!! One of the best channels to learn from.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Who won?😛

@CleanSC

4 жыл бұрын

@@Diagnosedan Well, designing a transmission that totally fails because it's own gear oil leaked into itself makes you a good contender for first place! Absolutely ludicrous design in this day and age. There's no need for this. None.

I'm a mechanic in Las Vegas so I don't see alot of the same cars you do, but your diag. routine is top notch. I really enjoy your videos. I never thought I'd find someone as good as Eric O. at South Main Auto, but I was clearly wrong. Looking forward to your next video.

Hi Dan You are a amazing diagnostics technician which I ever scenes.im working in volvo truck dealership in Australia. and your videos helping me alot for gained up my diagnostics skills. Thanks alot

This is a great channel, I wish you done videos more often!

Great dissection of the inner guts of DSG. Dear Dan, do you also get an extra bolt or screw leftover after reassembling things ?

Only subscribed recently and I’m working my way through all the videos. Time just flies by when I do. Thanks for such enjoyable videos and for making me less stupid by educating me! 🤓 If you’d have been my auto shop teacher in high school, I’d have become an automotive engineer. Keep them coming please! 👍

Amazing insight into the dreaded dsg...no longer a monster...thanks to you 👍🏻

It's good to see that VW DSG use separate fluid to push the gear changes and a different one to lubricate the actual gearbox. Unlike the GETRAG DCTs that use the same oil to lubricate the diff, the gears and swill around the solenoids as hydraulic fluid which of course is a mental idea as the swarf particles clog the solenoids and end up causing lots of shift problems due to sticky solenoids plungers. Great video, do a DCT 450 and give us a look at one of those in pieces.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe when i get an interesting one!

@greatlakescopwatchglcw127

2 жыл бұрын

I believe the 6 speed, wet clutch versions utilized 1 fluid type. The 7 spd dry clutch versions, had 2 flud types, independent of each other. I could be wrong, but I have three 6 spds and have only ever used 1 fluid type.

29:13 Me, when a new video is out.

@zap3642

4 жыл бұрын

me to :-)

@SE45CX

4 жыл бұрын

Never forget to celebrate your accomplishments.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha😂😂

Your videos are spot on. You're thorough, and clear in your diagnostic procedure. You're great at your profession.

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment it's appriciated

Thanks for a brilliant Video Diagnosis, Coverage stage by stage coverage, and the final result. Perfect. :)

Maybe you can do a dq250 or any of the wet clutches.Cheers 🍻

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 😁

@selimprosicanovic7300

4 жыл бұрын

6 speed wet qlutch DQ250 would be cool and interesting

5:55 Too many useless devices making our lives more expensive!!!

Glad to see you still smiling, given the current pandemic. Many thanks for a most interesting presentation.

Great video mate, I loved the fact you still get enjoyment when the thing moves again.

Always mechatronic failure, although I've seen clutch failure, flywheel failure, slipper bearing failure, solenoid and actuator failure.... the best is hydraulic pump failure! What a mess!

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

You forget the broken Acumulator 😉

@middlecovemotors2474

4 жыл бұрын

@@Diagnosedan Totally, that looks awesome when they fail.

@transmissies

4 жыл бұрын

For the accumulator failure you have to be careful with disassemble. Last time we had a lot of problems with customers who putted the wrong oil in the mechatronic 😁

50% of all roadside break down are related to battery or charging? Sound like someone is trying to sell something I don’t need.

@TsLeng

3 жыл бұрын

That is actually true especially in winter or during a cold snap.

Thank you Dan, you are awesome. Greetings from Bulgaria!

First Class video, the VW DSG is poorly engineered, a class action in the USA courts judged against VW, the unacceptable failure rate of the expensive part ..." USA Lemon Laws"

@Diagnosedan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@Cristip

4 жыл бұрын

USA is not EU...

@Spelter

4 жыл бұрын

Other manufacturers have the same problem, it was a mistake from the inventor and was fixed in man other cars too. I know of Kia and Mercedes that has changed the control unit because boards fried like that.

@SeersantLoom

4 жыл бұрын

My personal preference is manual transmission. There are less things to go wrong and by my understanding, it usually has potential for a tad better fuel economy. About DSG. You know it is not good if you get one to act up twice during test drive of a dealer demo car (Skoda Superb). That one had noticeable delay between applying throttle and taking off, also did not like uphill maneuvering (dropping out of gear and down the hill you go).

@pilskadden

4 жыл бұрын

Interestingly the original wet clutch DSG was supplied by BorgWarner - a US based company - to VW. But I guess since VW put them in their cars they are responsible for the failures.