Audi A3 DSG only engaging reverse and even gears... Fault finding and repair.

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Definitely not my cup of tea... but, sometimes you got to do what you got to do...😋
So, 2011 A3 S Tronic, or DSG, driving ok, but only engaging reverse and even gears, 2nd, 4th and 6th gears... the selected gear on the cluster blinking, and no 1st, 3rd, 5th or 7th gears available...
In the gear box ecu, a fault reporting that it was "unable to engage 1st gear", PXXX...
Let me tell you in advance, that I have skipped loads of information on this video, the way things unfolded, I was unable to record every step of the way... that said, hopefully there is still good and enough information to help others, and to shed some light on what was causing the problem and how you can potentially also get yours sorted.
Helder Puto channel (My friend that helped me put the gearbox back in...)
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Follow me on this video to find out what was the problem and how to resolve it.
Hope you enjoy the video.
Any questions or comments put them below.
Like always, thank you for watching!

[@timmehlittleloud2251]

Balls of steel. Especially doing this on the drive. Excellent repair. Respect 👍

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 It is not easy... Thanks, for watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

[@Mr08steven]

Hi thank you for the explanation. I am a motor machanic. I have done a few of those dsg gearboxs myself. You were spot on. Great watching your videos.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ Thanks! For watching and for your comment! 👍👍👍

[@yousufsait]

Excellent video Louis. Thanks for your concern that we were not involved in the whole process. Really shows your sincere efforts to teach the youtube crowd. Respect.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@bfe5881]

Gear oil capacity is 1,7ltr in a DSG DQ200. In the beginning of the video you mentioned 2 ltr. Secondly the oil you drained from the gearbox clearly showed metal debris, which is a potential sign of a bearing wear down which you will not see by only looking at the gear wheels through the acces for the Mechatronics. You might expect that these metal debris would gather at the position magnets for the shifter forks, but they could also be collected on the magnet at the bottom af the gear box, which you will only see if you open it. In my opinion the gearbox should have been opened for inspection to clarify any bearing damages. ;)

[@LMAutoRepairs]

300ml surely will not make a difference... Lost the count of how many I filled with 2 litres... lol Agree, open the box was probably the best option... but I can only do what the owner is willing to pay for... 👍👍👍

[@MrLekatt]

Perfectly executed, dinner for your family and all! We learn something every time. Thank you so much 😊👍

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@AsifAli-qr8pk]

Very good diagnosis sir. Thank you so much for making this video 🤙🤙

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@michelLevisse]

Excellent video and excellent work, thank you for sharing.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ 👍👍👍

[@mikimehandziski1045]

Exelent like always Louis! But next time, please do your video about mehatronic repair or rebuild. Your videos are quite detailed and that is what we are here. Thanks like always

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Stay tuned... 😉 👍👍👍

[@user-jg6vw3em9f]

Good morning Luis! Great video again diagnosing and repairing a faulty clutch. The car interior by the way for a 2011 vehicle looks immaculate and I suspect the parts replaced were original or quality OEM parts, oils not scrimping over used parts. Would you mind sharing the video fix for the megatronic unit recorded 24:35 on your current video clip? Pleased you had time to cook a Sunday meal for the hungry family and hope that your busy colleague Elder received a few bottles of lagers for helping out 😊

[@LMAutoRepairs]

That one never made into a video... but stay tuned, there is something on the way...😉 👍👍👍

[@qaasim-auto]

nice job

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ Thanks! 👍

[@MuratKykn]

Thanks for all ..

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ 👍👍👍

[@va7052]

Im impresed.Gj Luis

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ 👍👍👍

[@mj080786]

Great video. 👍 where do you buy the servicekit for the mechatronic unit?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Hi Usually ebay... But there is other online shops that sell them... 👍👍👍

[@Mr08steven]

Hi just to let you know. I am all the way out in cape Town south Africa.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ Thank you for watching! 👍👍👍

[@beluxauto5968]

Not a rumour about the oil Luis. It is true. Just like "universal" ATF oil. Don't use it. Further, 👍👍👍great job. ( edit ) I was thinking, this is actually not a job for anyone who want to save some money on a repair. I have seen 3 clutch changes, done by " mechanics ", that came to us after major failures. For some people it is not as straightforward. If they would have read a repair manual instead of watching a video it might have saved them some trouble.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ 👍👍👍

[@khalidacosta7133]

Don't even use "universal" oil in manual gearboxes. Mine shifted terribly. Correct oil, silky smooth.

[@sarkel1]

Ideally basic settings is performed when gearbox oil temp is above 32°C

[@LMAutoRepairs]

👍👍👍

[@mardina1a]

in my country mechanics are changing preassure tube with dq200 dsg rainforced tube that solves many gear change problems

[@LMAutoRepairs]

What tube? Sorry... 👍👍👍

[@arunask3689]

What tube, please explain

[@arunask3689]

Amazing video, can you please share information where did you buy all parts from? Also interested in cost, as got same issue and don’t know how much I expect to pay local guy. Thank you

[@LMAutoRepairs]

As per the video... I did not buy the parts myself... the owner did... But I sm guessing any local car parts shop will be able to get the parts for you... The cost, I guess a garage will charge you the standard clutch replacement... give or take... 👍👍👍

[@antonypalierne4983]

Ola luis, Great vidéo Just a question you used the specific tool for the clutch if not how did you do it? THANKS

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Used a "universal" tool to do the job... I don't have one, my colleague lent it to me to get it done... It is nothing special... but you really need it to do it.. 👍👍👍

[@antonypalierne4983]

@@LMAutoRepairs thx amigo

[@Jenito120]

Good job again. What was the milage of this car...just to have an idea of when to expect this problem on average

[@LMAutoRepairs]

1:45 👍👍👍

[@mindapothecary]

Long format. We like, let's get the popcorn

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ And the 🍺... (Probably to early for that...🤪) 👍👍👍

[@benoitbourdaire4194]

Please take my Renault espace for diagnostic. Passenger AC panel and rear window demister don't work.

[@mothanagharbe513]

Good morning Try to use an anti glir screen protector

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Might try that... 👍👍👍

[@colliehouse3133]

Hi. I have a 2007 Skoda Octavia with the DSG gearbox. After a few miles it keeps jumping into neutral and then won’t work again until you turn the engine off and restart it. It then goes for a bit and then goes back into neutral again. I haven’t got a code reader so any ideas on a possible fault? Thanks.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2bFcoCHhahohZI This might help... 👍👍👍

[@patrickahearne8770]

What year did they increase the accumulator wall thickness so that it didn't suffer pressure cracks?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

I not sure... Perhaps someone out there can help... 👍👍👍

[@annaplojharova1400]

Looks to me like it was dunked in water and so rusted off... Both the spigot bearing, the thrust bearings, likely as well as the friction plates on the clutches ground the friction material off, leading to clutch failure...

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@SuperSupport-yx3fp]

as same condition in my car issue so please suggest you for me minimum required parts name......

[@LMAutoRepairs]

It is all in the video... 👍👍👍

[@nieprofesjonalnie]

Can't belive you took that box out.. Question. Vcds+jbox=?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

For the learning? MS908P 👍👍👍

[@nieprofesjonalnie]

@LM Auto Repairs got maxicom pro2 + j2534 elite. All life learning my friend. Thx for all your work mate.

[@timothygichuhi2618]

Hi there. I have the same problem but. I have a different car... My is MK6 7speed vw golf.. 1-3-5-7. Gears are coming but. 2-4-6-& reverse gear. Are not coming.. what be the problem..... dsg tsi mk6 gulf... kindly need a help....

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Impossible to say... but possible similar problems as the one on the video... 👍👍👍

[@jackiemay9471]

good morning Luis them wind chimes a bit anoying have you seen diagnosedan when he did a mechatronics due to the fluid being corrosive and causing a short

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤣 Is not my fault... is the bloody wind... 🤪 👍👍👍

[@jackiemay9471]

@@LMAutoRepairs you need to stop eating beans ha ha what happened with the spigot bearing and the end of the first motion shaft that looked damaged and the potential cause of not allowing the odd gears to be engaged

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@neilmurphy845]

Would you smell the clutch burning like you would in a normal manual gearbox .

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Can't remember now... Sorry... 👍👍👍

[@bas2876]

I presume you changed the needle bearing on the car too?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

The spigot bearing, of course! 👍👍👍

[@kitcarbuild3927]

Hi Luis - how do I make contact to see if you can fix a complex issue with a Peugeot 108?

[@LMAutoRepairs]

You just kinda did...😊 👍👍👍

[@kitcarbuild3927]

@@LMAutoRepairs I bought a salvage 2019 108. Repairs all done but it has no power to lots of circuits including the power steering and no power to the OBD port. It starts and runs fine. I am at my wits’ end - it needs your troubleshooting skills! Slightly more to the story, but can go in to that if you are willing to take the job on.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Have you checked diagrams, see where the obd port and power steering are powered from? It might be a common problem causing all those issues...

[@kitcarbuild3927]

@@LMAutoRepairs I have as best I can. It must be a common issue as most of the circuits that don’t power are inside the car and I am assuming controlled by the BCM. The accident broke the alternator connector, so not sure if that caused a short. The guy who repaired it ran it off a jump pack to move it and it did need some welding. There is always the possibility that he accidentally reversed the jump pack terminals or didn’t fully disconnect the battery when welding. Could either of these have damaged the BCM? I have checked all fuses and all are fine.

[@kitcarbuild3927]

@@LMAutoRepairs the circuits not working are OBD port, power steering, electric windows, heater system, radio, interior lights, sidelights (headlights work), indicators (hazards work), wipers. The instrument cluster works. The car starts and runs spot on. I have had the crash data wiped from the SRS module.

[@pierrebrunet1529]

what about the imput shaft isnt it damaged .ti wont last long with the roller bearing

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Got a new spigot bearing installed... 👍👍👍

[@benvernieres7725]

@@LMAutoRepairs Did you replace the shaft as well or salvaged it? Amazing videos btw!

[@LMAutoRepairs]

@@benvernieres7725 The shaft stayed the same... 👍👍👍

[@wackey3455]

hi luis i have vw golf dsg 1.6 tdi. when i rang up vw looking for gearbox oil They said mine one was a sealed unit that i would never have to change oil. do you know if thats right.Any help luis I would appreciate that. o yes the car has little over 100000 km on it Thank you

[@LMAutoRepairs]

They all say that... If you feel you should change it, just do it... 👍👍👍

[@wackey3455]

@@LMAutoRepairs thanks for getting back to 👍

[@sarkel1]

Green CHF is the oil for the mec unit 900 mil capacity

[@LMAutoRepairs]

That's the hydraulic unit... the gearbox itself is a different oil... just to clear things up...☺️

[@simsauto]

Two tipe of oil 1.7 l for gearbox, 1 l for mecatronic if is a dsg dry dual clatch

[@anapaulapereira3255]

top

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@dariustkr]

Rumour is about gear oil, not hydraulic oil. Tcu is on gear oil side. But seems it doesn't apply all countries.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

The gearbox oil has no contact with any exposed electrical components... is the hydraulic oil that does... 👍

[@dariustkr]

@@LMAutoRepairs Safety Recall 34F6

[@Vader74]

you should excavate a canal in a garage for such tricky jobs ;)

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 Not a bad ideal... 👍👍👍

[@richardkhoza2878]

Did you manage to make dinner already? 😂 Will meet you in patreon

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤣 Is not optional...🤪 👍👍👍

[@tomislavarbanas8652]

Good job. Probably it isn't easy put the gearbox on laying down on the ground.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

No it is not... and I am not 20 years old anymore...🤪 👍👍👍

[@mariusez1152]

Hello sir I want to now why my car have speed limit 70? Even can’t go 71

[@LMAutoRepairs]

And I want to know the lottery numbers... 🤪 Just kidding... It is probably electronicaly limited... Which car are we talking about? 👍👍👍

[@mariusez1152]

@@LMAutoRepairs Vauxhall Corsa 2009 1.3 disel

[@LMAutoRepairs]

Does it feels like it is in limp mode? Have you scanned the car an looked at live data? 👍👍👍

[@lustfulvengance]

American here, I learned a new phrase today: Spigot bearing Here in the US we call them pilot bearings or pilot bushings

[@LMAutoRepairs]

😊 👍👍👍

[@barrybritcher]

Seems pretty driveable with just even gears anyway

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤣 👍👍👍

[@mazi16v]

You forgot to reset fuel light

[@LMAutoRepairs]

🤣 I did indeed... 👍👍👍

[@-DC-]

As usual no fuel why do people do this 🤣

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ 🤷‍♂️ 👍👍👍

[@alenmihelcic8267]

Live dinner, you have skills,you great in electronic, buy CAR LIFT AND WORK PROFESIONALY.

[@LMAutoRepairs]

☺️ Thanks! 👍👍👍