Volkswagen Golf Mk6 1.4TSI Match DSG - 7 speed VW DSG downshift jerks

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Fri 26 Jun 2015 22:40
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 1.4TSI Match DSG - 7 speed VW DSG downshift jerks - medview

Hi All

I have recently had my 37k DSG Golf MK6 1.4TSI fitted with a new clutch pack to solve the common second gear low speed judder problems under warrantee.This is the dry clutch version.

The new clutch pack and software update has totally fixed the judder but now there's a new problem. The new problem is occasional downshift jerks going into second gear, and some of the jerks are like the clutch has been dumped with no progression at all. Gear upshifts are fine and I've begun to shift the gear selector to neutral when I know that I'm definitely stopping. Neutral opens the clutches so the car is like a rolling manual.

The downshift jerk is related to the deceleration rate and the previous higher gear number but it's still inconsistent. Going downhill tends to make it worse and so does heat. I'm wondering if the work to refit the dual clutch could have damaged something?

I'm advised that the car is still running synthetic oil as per UK policy and I don't believe that there's any later software updates available. I plan to keep the pressure on the VW dealer who has been reasonable to date. Has any one got any suggestions for a DSG cure?

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Sun 22 Nov 2015 14:50
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 1.4TSI Match DSG - 7 speed VW DSG downshift jerks - Pasuuna

Hi. I have exactly the same story with Passat B7 1.4 TSI (90) DSG 7. I am suffering the issue for about five months now after clutch change. Dealer says the issue is known and is software related. But there is no new software available. There is a technical bulletin issued Feb 2015 of the matter - still no update available.

Is your issue solved by now, and if, what was the solution?

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Sun 22 Nov 2015 16:27
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 1.4TSI Match DSG - 7 speed VW DSG downshift jerks - medview

Hi

My issue has been solved by a dealer installed software update about a month ago. No jerks and the transmission seems generally smoother too.

Unfortunately I can't tell you anything else about the software (like version number) but keep hounding the dealer.

Joe

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Mon 23 Nov 2015 15:48
Volkswagen Golf Mk6 1.4TSI Match DSG - 7 speed VW DSG downshift jerks - Pasuuna

Thanks for the reply.

Nice to hear your case is solved. Hope I will get the update soon.

Ville

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