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Took my car in for a service, new front brake discs and the garage did not do the plug change. They said the leads had melted onto the coils, so to save me money they did not change plugs. This could be done when they do the dsg oil change in the spring which will be at about 75k. The mechanic said l would need new coils as well because they were a pig to separate. I had a quick google and seems this is a problem. His description was somewhat inaccurate. The connectors do not melt, but become brittle and break. Seems you can tease them out and save them, or simply buy new d connectors, so not so sure why he said need new coils. Anyway, l had a look and found one of the connectors slightly broken on the cover, but still securely connected. All four seemed to be ok, but the odd thing is that the conduit harness carrying the wires between the coils was absent! Has he bust this and binned it, or do some not have them? So, the car is a 2014 vRS 2.0. Can anyone point me in the direction of decent plugs and maybe new coils, should l swap them out any way? The car is running fine, on 71k, no misfires etc. Thanks

Thank you. I'm in Harrogate

Just had a look regarding gearbox, clutch adaption. Garage job for me. I don't have the kit. Or find someone with VCDS?

Thanks👍l turned ignition on and depressed accelerator pedal for 20 seconds. What is gearbox clutch adaption?

As posted Petrol. Box serviced at 40k. Not a main dealer. The miles have rolled on from 50 to 60. I know it's nothing. I rang another specialist and they say they are problematic. In fact on researching, they seem to be a bit of a nightmare. I re set it though and seems to have resolved it. But that was only after a short drive, so the gremlins might return

Years since I have been here. Appreciate some help if possible. About 2 years ago my 14 plate VRS petrol started to develop a shunt or a delay on engaging first or reverse from start. This is only occasional and seems worse in reverse, particularly when reversing from a standstill, up hill or over a slight bump. Just after lockdown I took it to Huddersfield Transmissions, DSG Specialist. I was expecting the worst outcome, but the guy there told me it was fine, and they tend to behave like this after the miles roll by. The clutches were all OK and I think he might have re set it. My local garage also said they pretty much behave in this way, the older they get. I am 10K further down the line at 60K, the problem seems to be maybe only very slightly worse, maybe not at all, in gear shifts are as smooth as ever. I kind of thought I would ignore it and buy a new one in time. No chance now, I just don't have the money. I still live in fear of a stupid bill for a new Mechatronic unit looming or worse clutch pack as well! I want to keep the car and run it til 100k if possible, it is in fantastic condition apart from knackered leaky alloys I wondered if anyone else has had similar problems? Would a gearbox re map fix this ?? Feedback welcomed.