How VW Parts Fail ~ 7 speed DSG Mechatronic Unit

Today on "How VW parts fail", we are looking at the mechantronics unit from the 7 speed DSG transmission. This transmission is only found in the Jetta Hybrid in the US market. In the rest of world market, it is found in other drivetrain combinations as well. This is not the most common of VW issues, but it is pretty cool how it works.
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[@miromiro5606]

Charles,keep on working!You have gift of knowledge and you know how to pass it to others.

[@misaelsanz117]

Humble you rock I watch your videos everyday from Puerto Rico

[@biffnacid]

we've also been doing quite a few of these at my dealer ship as well, I've done 2 over last 2 months or so. not a real bad job

[@jeremiahfix5529]

That DSG is really cool. To bad its design is too complicated for most drivers need; stop and go traffic, tailgating, people who like to use the brakes and gas intermittently etc. As far as performance goes this could be (probably is) a huge advantage in motor racing.

[@jeremiahfix5529]

You say that you don't know about the technicalities, but... I have a thought. If vw engineers have not already added "algorithims" for speed vs rpm vs throttle position it would probably be advantagious to do that. Of course on the down side, and there always is one when it comes to "people"... they could then use that kickdown tendancy ( that tells me their already working in this angle based on what ive seen from dsg) to tow stuff; not like its not an easy tell. Of course there are still the variables effecting tq and hp power loss that would throw the mechatronics unit off. Oh, that reminds me, ... a long time ago my/our church had an old gmc bus, suprisingly it only had 350 chevy small block, but I remember my grandfather explaining to my brother that the final was really big, probably over 4.10, which helped the 350 have the power to move it, but the engine would be really screaming by the time it got to 50mph, also it had some serious problems staying in gear, it was an automatic. Ah, memories.

[@kmax7163]

I have a dual clutch and love it. Mine is the 9M, and not the 9G. Just changed the tranny fluid and filter a few days ago, according to specs. I had a pcv valve error , and this time I replaced the entire valve cover and not just the pcv unit. Good thing too cuz when I removed the valve cover the rubber gasket was broke in 2 places, and oil was getting very close to my spark plug compartments.....which 3 weeks prior i had replaced all plugs along with 5 new coils. Glad that this time I decided to replace the valve cover cuz I discovered some things that were going on underneath. Just a heads up to everyone.

[@anasmotala2433]

Thanks for the video gr8. I have replaced many of them on TSI 1.2 and golf6 polo6 the part its expensive the comon problem on them they crack by the accumulator and losses pressure

[@dominikkowalski5449]

Thank for very informative video! I have only one question, it is possible to seal Unit after Oil leak and no problem with changing gears? Everybody told me that only solution is replace whole unit. thanks!

[@utechup2date482]

Great video Charles, im driving a 1.4 tsi, i believe it has this dri clutch. The symptoms of the problem are that as soon as you drive off , it slips out of drive and technically goes in to neutral. Vw says the clutch is worn out a bit and all they need to do is recalibrate the megatronics with a computer and they drive it on a highway so that they reconfrig all the gears . Does that sound correct to you

[@krazyfiend]

Your parents are awesome!! Zombie Dust is amazing and highly sought after! It's made in Munster, IN @ Three Floyds brewery...you were correct. It's hard to find, even here in Indiana. Mmmmm citra hops!

[@deamonmachine]

What song is that playing during the breakdown

[@jose15238]

Hey Charles, My DQ250 (mkv GLI) jerks alot from a stop. Does it sound like a Mehcatronic Issue? no codes, and have tried bassic settings

[@meatball690817]

thx for the video gr8 to see how it looks

[@bradleyharris5226]

I got a 12 Volkswagen CC the other day. DSG trans with a 6 speed auto tripping code P0746 pressure control solenoid stuck off. Took the mecha out and look it over real good. All solenoid check out good. OHMS wise. opened the circuit board on the back and all checked good in there also other then some of the silicone may have bubbled up near 2 of the connections? Opinions?

[@markd6637]

Great video what happens most of the time at least the 4 out of the 6 I've done you replace the mec. unit then fault returns you get out the autopsy table and replace the transmission lol

[@alltheusernameswastaken8936]

Hi Charles, any chance you would do an updated stronic/dsg video. Common failures and repairs/upgrades eg: oil pressure fault due to cracked housing - upgrade with Kinergo accumulator "housing" kit? I mean, now that these gearboxes are all over from the polo to the a3 from 1.0 to 2.0 there will be a lot more interest. I myself are pondering how many common ways these go and if there is upgrades for all or some. cheers!

[@ebrahimmohamed8058]

@humblemechanic please i need to know how i can got used mechantronics my VW CC Gear in dilemma

[@its_MSR]

@Humblemechanic Part number of mechatronic for 7 speed 200nm torque ?

[@MrCompass2002]

hi, i have a vw polo 2012 1.4 DSG 7. I have an error fault which says stuck in 1st gear and stuck in 6th gear P072C and P073B respectively. Is that the mechatronic unit or is it the actual gearbox that is stuck?

[@adityadwadhwa]

I have a Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI with the same 7 spd DSG. After about a year of purchase, I bought a VRS steering wheel with paddle shifters and swapped out the old non-paddle steering wheel. My car is the top spec, so no tuning was needed, no modules or wires were cut during the install, no reason whatsoever. I drove the car after the steering swap for about 3000 miles, and one fine day, rig after I got the car from its third maintenance service visit, the car showed an ESC error, TPMS ERROR, and came to a halt. I turned the car off, and tried to restart it, it won't start. Within a second, I see smoke coming out of the hood, and when i popped the hood open, there were flames coming out!! Yes, the Mechatronic was on fire!! The flames subsided and there wasn't any further damage in the car luckily, and the dealership replaced the mechatronic unit. They honoured my warranty and didn't charge me a penny. But they gave me a ridiculous reason for the fire, was that steering swap I did. Help

[@shimon2476]

After the swap did everything work as it should

[@pauldunneska]

Shimon La Hée He already explained it worked for the first 3,000 miles.

[@angelmarcano7027]

Aditya Wadhwa ok

[@CATA20034]

On DQ200 there is nothing that can catch fire. The TCU board is ceramic, there are numerous AL wire bondings that will melt before without fire....and ewerithing is covered in conformal coating....that gel thing. The BLDC in emersed in OIL and the mecatronic is capsulated....

[@franklavery3121]

Aditya Wadhwa 0

[@tahidulalam1989]

Any idea what can cause " torque limitation due to clutch temperature " Audi A5 2011 DSG

[@3150xYz]

Is the MK7 6 speed DSG safe?

[@BirdiesGoCherp]

The DQ200 is also present in the 1.6L Mk6 and Mk5.

[@mimou0207]

Hi there, I have a problem with my mechatronic module, also is a 7 speed DSG, but I don't have guarantee and VW don't want to change it for guarantee, and it cost around 4K, what is your opinion about, I should sell it?

[@fs0c1ety_bs92]

convert it to manual

[@zaionjacks]

I got a dsg and its fried right now... I tried to fix it and I got the high pressure oil pump is clicking not rotating so... What do u think about what makes that pump not working?

[@JaySingh-nj5rg]

Should I buy vw Ameo (India) It has dry clutch DSG (DQ200)..? Plz suggest.....

[@qataroffroad]

Hi... i hav a vw golf with a DSG7 transmission, i had p0841 fault which is low trasnmission oil pressure, after inspection i found a small oil leak on the mechatronic. Could that be the reason? If yes, is it possible to add oil? Thank you

[@wetlikewater4662]

Should the mechatronics fluid in the dq200 be replaced as preventative maintenance?

[@bigal878]

Where do you add oil to these types of transmission? Is there a replacement filter on the transmission?

[@maheknariya6919]

I have a 1.9 TDI vw jetta , here is some jerking problem comes in first and reverse gear , really can't understood the mechanic also , it didn't show any fault light in my instrumental cluster , hope u suggest me best way thanks ......

[@nidhin4173]

Should mechatronic unit oil be changed?. If so can I refill it through the bleeder valve.

[@mattl.5998]

I have a 2012 CC 2.0t DSG. Had the infamous timing chain fiasco which involved bent valves (new head) next day after I got it the water pump failed. Upon further inspection from me, two of the spark plugs weren't seated correctly. Put a level across the could and they were a half inch higher than the correctly seated plugs. My transmission now makes clunk clunk clunk sounds when I put it park or in neutral. Strange thing is that it doesn't clunk if the front end of the vehicle is higher than the rear end. Could any of this be done due to lack of proper fire/voltage or repairs made or missed when the dealer put new head and timing chain tensioner on. I need your help brotha! Love the Wookie by the way!

[@bio10155]

Hi I'm from the UK with this 7 Speed DSG unit on my 1.6TDI Golf. The vehicle has done over 97k miles . So far the unit is performing well...let's hope it can go for another 50k!

[@naz.tanzeem5982]

Hi is your clutch dry or wet,i have a 1.6tdi mark 7 dry clutch.does it need fluid change,people tell me that it is a sealed unit does not need changing.even the dealer did not have service intervals,but a specialist told me he will change the fluid for me.is he after my money i wonder.

[@bio10155]

@@naz.tanzeem5982 I think ALL 7 -speed DSG in that year was a dry clutch. Hence VW state there's no need to change the fluid on these vehicles. They are not sealed btw - it's totally up to you if you want to change the fluid. But I'd leave it if I were you.

[@tomg6333]

Is your car and dsg still going??!

[@bio10155]

@@tomg6333 still going Tom. On 106k now but noticing shifting hold onto the lower gears before change at higher rpms. Only for uphill though. Some say it’s due to the catch wearing out. Other than that she’s fine

[@tomg6333]

@@bio10155 That's great to hear! I've got a 1.4 TSI Golf with the 7 speed, only 33k miles on it but I am a bit worried after finding out the horror stories with this gearbox. But it's great to hear your on 106k and apart from the things you said about its still going OK. 👍

[@johnyu4790]

I have a 2011 Golf GTI with 130,000km in it, one morning had this same problem with P transmission flashing, but The car wont start when turned the key and give a message “depressed clutch” on the dashboard. My question is before done any test like you did. Is there any warning or indication when the dsg clutch worn out that the car will override for safety? I had obd eleven and done a basic settings, the message is U0101-lost comm with TCM static from engine module 1, and at gateway 19 shown faults: 01315 TCM no signal, this goes the same message on 09 central electric. Thank you for any insight.

[@nitsov]

If it happens on an uphill that the car goes backwards while in "d" , can this cause a problem to the gearbox ( dsg ) if I just step on tha gas pedal ? Thanks in advance

[@adnanrashid7862002]

I have problem with my transmission,which is engaging to electric motor.It could be the mechatronic unit problem?do you suggest to replace whole transmission or just mechatronic unit only? Dealerships cost me too much for new transmission! Vehicle even doesn’t worth that much..can I use a used transmission for this?

[@damianjamesmootseng407]

Good day, how far(kilometres) can you drive once the car only changes in second, fourth, and sixth gear?

[@shawnparasram5389]

hey awesome video!!!!!!!, i own a MK6 Golf Twincharged DSG7, i have developed a few problems with the dsg, i noticed the D light blinks and the car stalls, i have to restart the car and it goes back to normal, i have scanned it using VCDS, and ive gotten a code P0841, can you say if a basic settings can fix this problem or what do you suggest?

[@thereallos008]

Hey im having a problem with a 2014 vw jetta hybrid 1.4 and we hve replaced the mechatronics but it is still giving me a code for hydraulic pump play protection and insufficient pressure

[@Sandy-oy2lr]

Another video I watched on a similar unit had a failed solenoid. The solenoids are normally 6 ohms. That was all good. But, when stimulated with 12v, one of the solenoids did trigger right. It took forever just to get all the Torx screws out....

[@timondadilaadila2275]

2014 Jetta6, only gear 1,3,5 & 7 working. 2,4, 6 and reverse are not working? Im not sure if should try replace oil or go for mechatronic overhaul instead of new mechatronic.

[@OscarGarcia-bz6cj]

Hi humble mechanic I have a 2013 Jetta Hybrid I think use this transmission, having a code P085000 car doesn’t starting. Do you think that is transmission issue? Thanks

[@sara78130]

hi green oil come out when i replace oil seal where i can put back oil ?plz

[@bengtvaldemarsson3038]

My Golf SW 1,6 liter TDI with 7 speed dry clutch DSG suddenly did not mow. It then had 113000 km on the counter. The mekatronik unit was replaced and a steering (bushing?) For the shifting fork for gear R and 6 . No clutch repair needed. The TDI has 105 hp and 250 Mn max torq.

[@marnidamoulakis3827]

I work at a transmission workshop and we recondition these units all the time, mostly VW and Audi are the cars that tend to fail more than others. You're right though, there aren't any spec sheets for it. I work with a few geniuses that worked it out ;) Audi and VW dealerships send us their cars 🙃😏

[@juliod485]

Marni Damoulakis yo plz email or hit me up need one of these reconditioned

[@xtremwizard]

my dsg 7 speed gearbox has this error y wonder what is the problem? "006300 - Function Restriction due to Insufficient Pressure Build-Up P189C" tnx

[@adonashby6501]

Hi there humblemechanic my engine light came on saying stuck in 1st gear (I have a 2014 vw jetta hybrid) and it now drives skiping every other gear for example it only drives in 2nd 4th and 6st gear I started hearing a clocking noise when it shifted into 3rd before the issue happened not sure if I need a whole transmission or just the unit in this video

[@chnknylmz]

Hello my friend. I have an Audi A3 1.6 TDI s-tronic. P073B has a fault code. What should I do ? Thank you.

[@pukki34]

Im looking to see if the transmission oil can be changed on the unit or not? Still not sure

[@fadliabdulwahab6244]

Hai....what if my gear position on dashboard dhow spanar blinking with my gear position....is it my mecha have problem...or it is only the sensor failure if there is any...

[@aprimalheart]

Thank you HumbleMechanic for posting this video, very informative and quite fascinating...I'm currently dealing with my S7's DSG having issue's any my dealer just explained to me that they are going to try and replace this unit, first they thought is was the circuit board to the DSG that was giving issues....hopefully this will be the solution! Great video!

[@timondadilaadila2275]

Can Golf6 7 speed tsi 2014 model solenoid fitting on Jetta6 tsi 7 speed 2014? I want to scrap solenoid from golf6 to Jetta6

[@Garysandhu4u]

Hi my 2010 polo is stuck in rev gear and when I try to start its not starting is that mechtronic problem ... all that happened when I was reversing the car

[@yuchungman]

Would really like you to elaborate more on the situation, in Hong Kong, the dry clutch 7 speed DSG is notorious for its unreliability, many people have stuck in gear and other issues. Would love to hear more for your opinion about these failures.

[@christophersingh60]

Got a DSG7 DQ200 unit with the error P174D valve 2 in partial transmission 2 electrical error open circuit. I have tried new TCM and changed complete valve body but it still shows same error. Can you assist with this?

[@legolash8370]

Does dry hot climate increase chance of breakdown,if used in heavy stop go traffic ?from INDIA .

[@mpr330cd]

There are videos with definitely more disassembling... those things you called valves are solenoids and they are the main responsables for the mechatronic fail

[@paperChaser65]

I’m pretty where to go to download mechanic manual for Passat 1.8t

[@Xraviz]

I saw an ad about a VW Passat from 2010 that refused to start because of the mechatronic. How expensive is that to fix? I don't really know a whole lot about cars but the state of the car was great other than that silly mechatronic of course.

[@Sickboyfriend]

In my opinion, if a car maker wants to make a hybrid, it might as well make it with a CVT. The startup torque is provided by the electric motor anyway.

[@gregorystelmire539]

HI I have a 2013 Jetta hybrid replace the transmission and engine seal last year 2019 ( the engine seal was leaking on the electric engine and transmission was no longer working) now I have a intermittent problem with transmission hybrid warning light when drove in high speed no longer 3 an 5 gear. I did a hard reset ( take off negative of battery ) now everything is back to normal. I bring to the VW dealer to know what happened they now say it the megatronic or the transmission need to be replace again. Now I need to know if there is any coalition between the power steering (making little noise when turning) and the megatronic maybe made the unit stop working. How to know what need to be change? megatronic or the transmission? How to test the unit to make sure and take the right decision also if I need to replace the megatronic can I buy it on Ebay? Thanks for the help

[@Kylehoulihan]

(So my jetta hybrid is out of warranty with 110k on my car) and I was at the vw dealer getting an oil change and they had another jetta hybrid also out of warranty and the trans went (approx 100,000 plus range miles they said) while also destroying the ev motor so it was A total of $12,000 out of warranty job. That car got a flat bed to the scrap yard. It's a shame because it was in excellent condition too. My heart was dulled a little by that.

[@davosteel]

My mechatronic unit has failed in a late 2017 Golf 1.5TSi. After 16k miles. Very disappointing. Still under warranty but what happens if/when the replacement part also fails (and the car is out of warranty) ? Could be expensive me thinks.....

[@sauliuxcrx85]

Hi. What can caused if 30amper fuse melt all the time on Dsg dq200.? 😬

[@allajunaki]

+HumbleMechanic is this the DQ200 unit (which is a 7 Speed Dry Clutch unit)? If so, this is the unit used in 1.2TSI VW Polo in India (and Malaysia). It known to be pretty problematic, especially in hot environment, with slow moving traffic (Like India and Malaysia). Another issue with this unit is low torque capability (something like 250Nm).

[@awnimar]

+allajunaki Man I have this same unit in my 1.4TFSI audi a3 in Egypt, and it is also problematic in hot weather and slow traffic.

[@justatiger6268]

awesome vid

[@blurayffan66]

Can someone please tell me the name of the music from 2:06 to 4:04...thx from a VW fan in Ireland (currently driving a 2 door, 2012 75 PS VW Up!)

[@ntombifikileradebe1995]

Hi i hv touran 1.4 tsi problem is that i stop at stop sin and never move after tht and it got wht is the problem help plase

[@cartronicsbangalore371]

Hi, I have been facing an issue with the DSG gearbox on a 2014 model Polo GT Tsi1.2L 4cyl Turbo engine in India. The problem is that, the odd number of gears are not being engaged. Only 2,4,6 and Reverse gear are working on the vehicle. Please suggest what can be the cause. Thanks

[@timondadilaadila2275]

Was it mechatronic or something else?

[@rahulcarscanandrepair9316]

I have DSG gearbox. And I have a problem some gear are not working. Like D5 , D7 . And automatic down gears... Trouble code by scanner p2787 clutch overheat.... Would like to help me how to fix.... Skoda Superb

[@jordanjackson9016]

Did you find the problem

[@TheBlakrenard]

Hello. What is this fault : p177f

[@medzid2298]

Hello, first of all again an aweesome video of you. Keep the good work. I have one question about my DSG transamission. Could a bad solenoid be the reason my DSG is making a downshift clunk from 3rd to 2nd gear. No shaking, juddering or anything, the dsg shift fluid and precise like a dream except that clunk sound on downshift... It'a 2006 AUDI A3 SB 2.0 TDI DSG (6 speed) Thanks :)

[@jessicastrat9376]

Interesting, I just did a test drive of a golf 1.4 with 7speed DSG, noticed a slight clunk/click on down shifts, wasn’t sure if it was normal on DSGs as I’d never driven one before

[@medzid2298]

@@jessicastrat9376 I've recently driven a 2010 Passat 6 with DSG and same thing happening... Strange...

[@dleivam]

I have that DSG7 on my 1.6 diesel engine and I'm little bit worried about if it fails... it hasn't failed yet but I feel like it's a time bomb. I've read a lot of DSG reliability issues and they're very expensive to fix, so I think I'll have to sell my car with only about 30k miles.

[@vishushams]

David L. It will fail. Believe u me !! VW is good but its DSG gearbox is pure crap !!

[@hillton2180]

Ask VW to replace with new one as goodwill of the company when it failed n out of warranty

[@Khusta...Ngcupe]

I hit a pavement with that, it broke and some fluidscame out. I called the vw dealership they said its going to cost R26 000 to order it. I am in South Africa and its in a 1.4 engine. I am still pondering on how i csn get it fixed

[@galluccib]

Quick question... Have a 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid with 155k miles and looking at draining the fluid in the Mechatronic and wondering how much fluid do I need to add back in? Plus is there anything special I need to do after? Plus I've read a number of things that state the tranny fluid does not need to be changed on this model but then have read other post saying it does? Do you by change know for sure if it does or doesn't? Thanks! Great videos.

[@fkoufis]

AFAIK, as of today, there is no service interval. My understanding is that there were two back-to-back recalls back when the car was in production that switched the type of the oil and the service interval briefly existed only between the two recalls. So, individuals' stories depend on when the car was built and when these recalls were addressed. The unit now takes a very particular oil. No idea on the amount it takes, though, you can always measure the amount of oil you remove. Cheers!

[@TGsrao1989]

Ah! The infamous DQ200 dry clutch unit. Big pain in the butt

[@dragospahontu]

Is DSG7 DQ200 0CW good?

[@timlaw219]

No

[@rogeronslow1498]

I cannot believe they actually place the PC board inside the gearbox. Seems crazy to me.

[@TonyRule]

Great for good temperature regulation in a clean environment. What's not to like?

[@rogeronslow1498]

@@TonyRule What's not to like is the very high temperature operation of the components.

[@JS-bf9dw]

@@rogeronslow1498 this DSG doesn't reach temperatures which could damage the electronics

[@rogeronslow1498]

@@JS-bf9dw The hot oil creates a relatively hostile environment for components compared to ambient air temperature. Forget about SMD electrolytics for example. Only Tantalums capacitors will cope with that temperature. However, I can see that placing the board inside the gearbox significantly reduces the number of electrical connections that need to be brought out of the gearbox (solenoid valve drivers) if the board were externally mounted. But I think it's still a better option.

[@gglovato]

iirc some years ago i read there was a recall on the 7-gear dry DSG in China as they where failing A LOT, seems like the dry system is not very good. Also, you mention you dont see a lot of hybrids, yet you changed a couple of these(insanely expensive part, plus most likely a lot of hours of labor), that doesn't speak well on reliability (% unit changed vs quantity of vehicles) nor on very long term survivability (hell if this breaks out of warranty.... you'0ll probably be able to buy a used jetta diesel with the cost of the repair). Since it uses power steering fluid, that means the entire gearbox is using PS fluid?!?, or the mechatronic unit is SEALED from the gearbox itself and runs its own presure pump?

[@soksokbadi157]

Hello sir i hope if you can help me.. My skoda superb 2012 with an engine 1.8 Tsi refused to move either when i put it in the D drive or R drive knowing that it was working just fine so what seem to be the problem.

[@gamal801]

soksok badi gearbox problem

[@GarthGoldberg]

Having a hybrid means you're wedded to the dealership for the life of the car. No thanks.

[@gracemechanic1805]

Did you have to manually bleed the air out after putting in the specified amount of power-steering fluid? How do you do that?

[@atikovi1]

How is the hybrid system de-energized using VAG-COM? Contacted Ross-Tech support forum and they couldn't find the right section.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Not sure. I’ve never done it. Every hybrid I worked on was warranty.

[@hillton2180]

Yes that’s the part (wet clutch) failed in my 2011 T5 after 6 yrs n 96000 km

[@langeparkian]

We have these in our twin charged jetta's. High number of failures due to heat braking down the synthetic oil and depositing sulphur, causing a short in the board. At least that's what vw has told us.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks for the info. There was a recall a few years ago on our Hybrids for replacing the fluid.

[@langeparkian]

Interesting! The two failures you have seen happened before the recall or after? VW says the mineral oil replacement vs synthetic oil stops the problem, but I have seen two cars with mineral oil and both not included in the recall that have had mechatronic failures.

[@HumbleMechanic]

These failure were both after the service action.

[@john3not5]

I had the service action performed as well, but changing the corrosive fluid doesn't mean it addresses any of the damage to that point. At 78000 miles in my 2013 jetta hybrid I am now faced with replacing the mechatronics. What do you think-- worth spending over $7000 to keep my car?

[@chrisdash83]

Yikes. Tough decision, that car has got to be nearly totalled. I would try to get rid of it, it will break again if you have it fixed.

[@MeGBillG]

i bought used VW sirocco (1.4 twin chargers with 13k km ) -_- after 15km car oil change. the nightmare start 1st mechatronic went bust and got fixed with software then after few km got bust again so they replaced it. at 16km its start to rugh shift from 2D ,3D ,4D and vice versa:/ .. (thanks to warranty) i got the clutch pack replaced .. fast forward to 45km i got my DSG oil replaced from synthetic to a mineral.... now the warranty is over and my car still with me and it got 98770 KM.. XD so far so good .if not for warranty i would payed 3500 USD for parts and labour T_T ... VW cars Are awesome to ride / nightmare to keep .. il keep ridding my discontinued sirocco with its discontinued DQ200 DSG until it rust ^_^ then il buy rust buckets GTI and start all over again.

[@CathyBiebs]

How can you tell if there are cracks in it like the recall VW has?

[@aftasarden2]

My DSG 7 has a random behavior. Sometimes it shifts perfectly, while other times on the same situation you can feels the shift, or even see the RPM go a little bit up before it shifts. Once I changed the battery of my Golf and on the first run the DSG was perfect. After that it went back to normal randomness. What could be causing it?

[@andruska1312]

My rpms rise before shift, exact same behaviour as yours. Did you ever source the problem?

[@aftasarden2]

@@andruska1312 unfortunatelly no. I took it to some workshops and anyone noticed anything and they though all was normal… So I gave up

[@jithj4350]

Any issues 4 years down the line?

[@aftasarden2]

@@jithj4350 Thankfully not yet. My Golf 1.4 TSI is now 8 years old and 150.000 Km on the odometer, and the DSG has been working ok all this time. What I noticed, considering my last comments above is that the gear changes aren't so smooth with very low loads, but it works sincerely flawlessly on medium loads. Just got the temperature flap on the driver side to stop working, got stuck on the lowest temperature possible, which isn't nice because I'm on winter right now. This turned out to be a 1900 BRL (~500 USD) bill to repair.

[@whimsical6]

@@aftasarden2I have this same car, does yours judder sometimes in low gears up shifting? Also any problems yet (I am 102,000km)

[@alanpassat6759]

The rare earth magnet motor drives a pump to provide a system pressure of 4 bar if I remember correctly. The fluid accumulator is indeed a piston type accumulator that provides back up pressure for initial selection and is charged by the pump when the vehicle is overrunning to provide a degree of regeneration and "free" gear changes. The nested clutch levers in this are clever (and patented). The DQ200 dry clutch obviously has superior efficiency to any wet clutch design and was an attempt at automated shifting with MT efficiency in small engined cars. Hill hold and creep were difficult issues to overcome and preserve clutch life, but I am told these issues were the drivers for auto handbrakes. The spool valves in this transmission are amongst the tightest tolerance precision parts I have ever seen in automotive engineering.

[@shimon2476]

Hello where would you get a new mechatronics unit from? Other than the dealer of course.

[@alanpassat6759]

The dealer, unless someone is remanufacturing them...

[@shimon2476]

Ok thanks i saw some on ebay with my matching part number can i just buy it and do the basic setting with my ross tech and be good to go? Or would i need to match the software version as well? Thanks.

[@zafarshaikh6209]

what is the difference between 69D 69K with TCM PLATE please let me know ❤

[@nelc2399]

This is the main reason why I don’t buy Audi or VW cars. It scary to own them.

[@HumbleMechanic]

It can feel that way at times.

[@DAIMBRAN]

Lol don’t buy them. VW and audi are for men don’t get scared. Buy a shit from japan lol.

[@DAIMBRAN]

George Lappat maybe you got bad luck with them mate. I came from Japanese Nissan which for me had lot issues. Even though car body too weak. Nah didn’t like it same Toyota Honda feels like driving a coke can. I know those cars. Engines are boring as fuck what r u talking about are funny? Want funny things? Get an American car if you do u like Europeans. Any Dodge Charger, challenger are much funnier than that Supra, Chevrolet Camaro wow how funny car! I’m driving atm a VW Jetta GLI never problems mate. Did u follow on time maintenance using corn oil or what? Lol these cars are special and need special and great oils. Etc. Lol it’s very funny to me reading all Japanese fan cars always on european groups hahahha. If I make a video about Japanese’s cars I’ll find heaps issues as I said I know those cars too and are not perfect lol

[@pezzoman11]

If a vw specialist de energize my 2013 vw hybrid Pmy transmission, can I then remove the engine and transmission so that he can perform the transmission swap ?. Do the transmission comes out only through the bottom?. I never worked on a hybrid. But I have performed engine and transmission swap and rebuild them too. Please advise Ps. Do you have any video about transmission removal on a vw jetta hybrid

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep engine drops out of the bottom and the system does have to be de-energized. I did a video on mech failure. But nothing on removing the transmission

[@MrErikw26]

is there any special technique required to diagnose these vehicles? NOBODY in my shop will touch VW, BMW, Benz etc. I have the latest update on my scan tool, but these vehicles are so alien to me I'm hesitant to touch them myself. I had a chat with the bossman today, I said I was willing, provided he helped me out with flag hours when necessary. I'm trying to be THAT GUY. any advice you could offer a fellow technician would be indescribably appreciated. thanks for doing your videos, they do help some, and are awesome to watch.

[@Oxnard1960]

Hey, I have a Passat station wagon with 1.4 CNG motor. My mechatronic is leaking fluid when it gets hot. What to do ???

[@Oxnard1960]

it looks like the oil is coming from the clutch acuators(pistons)

[@schrenkalexandru9850]

Hey. I have a Golf 6 1.2 TSI DSG7. After the engine heats up (15-20 minutes) in the 3,4,5,6,7 gears (not 1 and 2) and only between 1800-2100 rev it starts accelerating in hops (feels like very short brakes). These "hops" start multiplying the longer I drive, but only between those revs. On Sport mode (>2500) it accelerates fine. The problem really started happening a few minutes after the oil + filters change. at 50k miles. Before the oil change the issue was almost unnoticeable (sometimes doing it just in 5th gear). Changed : clutch, sparks, spark plugs, induction coil, camshaft chain (this was a must). Any ideas please?

[@abdbach379]

That's not the gearbox mate, maybe the injectors?, not sure but definitely not the gearbox.

[@newthepanch]

the way it fails is easy, the valve who pushes the 6th gear is "stucked" because is a selonoid.

[@bontlengen779]

please help I`ve got a VW tsi 1.4 Golf which has a transmission control module code P071500 input turbine / speed sensor `A` circuit and it does not engage into gear 1,3,5, and 7. in the dashboard it has error transmission showing there.

[@jordanjackson9016]

Did you manage to find a problem because my car is doing the same

[@jonassalas6937]

My reverse is out on my 2010 CC DSG what part do I need to check?

[@HumbleMechanic]

See if it is recognizing R in the computer. Any faults?

[@sundayoghenekaro8509]

I have a vw Passat 1.8 tsi with dsg 7.. recently the breather cap starts spilling out oil, can you help with an advice please. Thanks @humblemechanic

[@pedrorodrigueztube]

You should remove the oil and add new, takes 1qt. Just be patient on the filling process.

[@dilon491]

PLEASE HELP! Im having issues with my mk2 tts trans grinding in 1st and 3rd and intermittent error code putting the car in limp or complete loss of drivablity.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yikes what’s the code?

[@Shamus71]

Is that considered overly expensive to replace over the traditional auto transmission? I know BMW DCT's are like a ridiculous $15 k or something like that from what I've heard. That's the one on an M3 though.

[@abdbach379]

it's not as expensive as the DCT, I forgot about the price but I'm 100% sure it's under 1K if I remember correctly it's about 700-800$, but remember this is just the controller, the gearbox itself is pretty much bullet proof.

[@alawiaziz8466]

My vw scirocco 1.4tsi makes an abnormal sound and vibration on lower gear during a low throttle, what is the possible problem?

[@oneworld79]

+A'lawi Aziz the problem is the clutch inside the dsg transmission. you need to replace the clutch!! I had the same problem before..

[@adrianaavram5043]

Mecatronic unit from dq200 failes because vw was put syntetic oil in it , it needs mineral oil to corect the problem Vw recalled worldwide cars equiped with dq200 Recall Campaign number: 34F6

[@gregorystelmire539]

HI I have a 2013 Jetta hybrid replace the transmission and engine seal last year 2019 ( the engine seal was leaking on the electric engine and transmission was no longer working) now I have a intermittent problem with transmission hybrid warning light when drove in high speed no longer 3 an 5 gear. I did a hard reset ( take off negative of battery ) now everything is back to normal. I bring to the VW dealer to know what happened they now say it the megatronic or the transmission need to be replace again. Now I need to know if there is any coalition between the power steering (making little noise when turning) and the megatronic maybe made the unit stop working. How to know what need to be change? megatronic or the transmission? How to test the unit to make sure and take the right decision also if I need to replace the megatronic can I buy it on Ebay? Thanks for the help