Can't select reverse on my Volkswagen Golf DSG

I have an intermittent problem selecting reverse in my Volkswagen Golf DSG. Each time I attempt to put it into reverse, the DSG ‘box select forward gears instead. What’s wrong with my car?

Asked on 30 July 2013 by TartanFrog

Answered by Honest John

Will be a selector problem because there are two sets of gears on separate shafts. Lots of problems with DSGs at the moment. A 1.6TDI will have the 7-speed dry clutch DSG. a 2.0TDI will have the 6-speed wet clutch DSG.

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