paulhipwood

The Mechatronic unit has leaked, colour looks green. I have been reading and watching videos. It is mentioned that the replacement Mechatronic unit needs calibrating using the VCDS system. I do not have access to this regards Paul

Looked under the car and there is oil leakage. So assume it is the Mechatronic unit failed. Problem is I can't drive it. Will attempt to get a better look at the unit tomorrow. I assume leak means repairing the Mechatronic. Will report back tomorrow. regards Paul

Today our DSG Roomster has developed a problem. The D lights were flashing and the gears were not selecting. Put it into S (sport mode) and it seemed better. Do not want to drive it as I do not want to be stranded. Phiil -E mentions a kit available for accumulator split - any part numbers please? Car has done 55k and has been working perfectly. What visual checks can I do? best regards Paul

Ours has been called the "Dumpster" from day one

Good upgrade. I did some research and the Monroe ones were well thought off. There was not anything wrong with the old ones when I examined them.

Run of the mill shocks are £30 to £40 a pair, these were £95 a pair. So I thought they would be a good upgra

I have tried to improve the ride and fitted a pair of Monroe O.E Spectrum rear shock absorbers, easy to change, the car has done 50k miles. But I was unable to detect any difference. I did the rears first as it was an easy job. But I could not justify the effort of changing the front ones. I really like the car with its DSG box but would like to make it more comfortable.