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  1. 11-09-2009, 03:12 PM #1
    vw50
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    Passat DSG

    Hi All,

    I've seen the info from others here re problems with the Passat DSG. What is the problem? Doesn't really inspire me to go and get a 125 TDI after what I have read.

    Are they lemons, bad luck, or that inconsistent VW quality that certain motoring editors write about.

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  2. 11-09-2009, 03:31 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by vw50 View Post
    Hi All,

    I've seen the info from others here re problems with the Passat DSG. What is the problem?
    I'm not sure... what have you read?
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  3. 11-09-2009, 04:06 PM #3
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    The DSG HAD issues with jerky and erratic gear changes... mine was fixed with a mechatronic module replacement. Other's on the forum have had similar issues and similar resolutions.

    All fixed now and NO issues...

    Any new vehicles should not have this issue.
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  4. 11-09-2009, 10:00 PM #4
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    Has anyone thought of just changing the gearbox oil? Is that possible? Will that improve the gear shifts?
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  5. 11-09-2009, 11:11 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by sloutch View Post
    Has anyone thought of just changing the gearbox oil? Is that possible? Will that improve the gear shifts?
    It is possible (and is done as part of scheduled servicing), but I believe it is rather expensive to do on the wet clutch 6speed DSG. If the problem was the gearbox fluid then I suppose it would help, but most of the people on here have found a replacement mechatronic unit is the real cure.
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  6. 06-10-2009, 08:06 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by gregozedobe View Post
    It is possible (and is done as part of scheduled servicing), but I believe it is rather expensive to do on the wet clutch 6speed DSG. If the problem was the gearbox fluid then I suppose it would help, but most of the people on here have found a replacement mechatronic unit is the real cure.
    Does the cost of replacing the mechatronic unit covered under warranty?
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