Cracked plastic on DSG gear lever

[Steviedakota]

So the top of the gearstick trim DSG has cracked, leaving quite a sharp shard of plastic.  Not sure how it happened.

 

Need to get it replaced, anyone know if that top piece is a push on piece or how it is secured?

 

I'll be onto Skoda to see if it is a warranty job.

[MattLog]

Mine had same crack and was replaced as warranty job.

[Steviedakota]

Hi Matt, that is encouraging. I've submitted photos to Skoda so hopefully they will do the right thing.

[flyingpigvrs]

Maybe it's a known fault because mine has done exactly that, I've even cut my finger on it before now.

Ive never done anything about getting it sorted though

 

[Robbobloke]

What would cause it, a ring?

[flyingpigvrs]

4 hours ago, Robbobloke said:

What would cause it, a ring?

I don't wear any rings so definitely not that 

[Steviedakota]

12 hours ago, flyingpigvrs said:

I don't wear any rings so definitely not that 

Us neither.

[Nermaloids]

Hi All, 

 

No crack but having just purchased a used 14 month year old SE L Exec I discovered on day two that the chrome surround has worn away, presumably by a ring of some sort, see photo. Anyone else suffered the same fate?

 

Is it possible to purchase a replacement chrome surround and/or DSG badge? Is this a warranty claim?

 

Neal

[Steviedakota]

On 22/01/2018 at 16:28, MattLog said:

Mine had same crack and was replaced as warranty job.

Hi Matt, do you know if they replaced the top cap or whole lever unit? 

[MattLog]

Don't know, but now there are no cracks after one year.

[Superb170]

I have a replacement one on order under warranty.  Exact same top left corner as above.  Happened in less than 12 months

[Steviedakota]

On 22/01/2018 at 16:28, MattLog said:

1 minute ago, Superb170 said:

I have a replacement one on order under warranty.  Exact same top left corner as above.  Happened in less than 12 months

Do you happen to know if it is the whole unit, or just the top cap?

[Superb170]

7 minutes ago, Steviedakota said:

 

The whole unit as apparently the top is not available separately.  That's according to the main dealer who I'm not arguing with as its under warranty.

[Steviedakota]

15 minutes ago, Superb170 said:

The whole unit as apparently the top is not available separately.  That's according to the main dealer who I'm not arguing with as its under warranty.

I heard the same.

[GaSelle]

Godt mine replaced after 1½ yrs due to a crack like in the first post.

[Nermaloids]

On 25/01/2018 at 14:07, Nermaloids said:

Hi All, 

 

No crack but having just purchased a used 14 month year old SE L Exec I discovered on day two that the chrome surround has worn away, presumably by a ring of some sort, see photo. Anyone else suffered the same fate?

 

Is it possible to purchase a replacement chrome surround and/or DSG badge? Is this a warranty claim?

 

Neal

 

<UPDATE> Dealer agreed to replace the entire stick, now have a nice shiny gear knob.

Edited 17 February, 2018 by Nermaloids

[kokoreko]

I have the same problem in my fabia 2016.

So I found and ordered this cover on Aliexpress

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gear-cover-Case-for-SKODA-OCTAVIA-2014-automatic-gear-cover-Gear-Shift-Knob-Cover-Genuine-leather/2045826054.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.2d424c4dHNIsTA

hopefully it will help.

[QubiDK]

Hey everybody

 

I have the exact same problem and i found this... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33042717253.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.694952b1UFr0xL&algo_pvid=0171443e-994f-4ade-a988-8ab34381dcd9&algo_expid=0171443e-994f-4ade-a988-8ab34381dcd9-1&btsid=df8df6cf-dc46-4b1a-86cd-6749b9d1a808&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_60

 

what do you guys think about it? Could be a solution, and if yes, I hope it is possible to change it without any additional problems.

[Steviedakota]

Good find. Skoda might replace it as it is a known issue. If not then the Ali option is well worth a try. 

[QubiDK]

I just bought, because the 13$ well worth it...less than the cost, to drive to the dealership and back😉