Dear all

 

I would welcome opinions from everyone here.

 

Situation is: My Octavia VRS TDI184 4x4 has suspect gearbox issues. Its fitted with a fairly bulletproof DQ250 6 speed box. Having made the case to keep the car(see project page), I want some advice on how to proceed with getting a Jerky lurching gearbox drive train fixed. The issue only seems to majorly affect the car when cold and only in low gears and reverse. When warm, the problem seems to disappear. Car recently has a DSG oil and filter but I am concerned that the clutches and DMF are worn. It could also be a worn drive rubber cushing.

 

Dealer wants 5hrs labour to diagnose the issue. If I approve that, then you might as well get the whole job for 2300 odd pounds done for a replacement clutch and DMF.

 

Im about to speak with Ross-Tech to see if I can get any diagnosis out from the DQ250 as to the depth of the clutch plates. There are no other errors shown on the car.

 

Interesting enough, the lurching is getting marginally better but it is slight. Could this be a clutch actuator problem? Could any other VRS TDI184 *4X4* Owners comment on how their cars drive pls. About to commit a lot of money to *try* to fix a problem. Need advice.

Car has done 60k miles.

Edited 3 June, 20215 yr by varaderoguy

When the DSG was serviced. Did they do an adaption on the gearbox? I have found with my DQ250 (albeit not AWD) sometimes does not always adapt correctly so I then do another and it works fine. Also I would question if they got enough oil in as that can lead to running issues.

Thanks @Ecomatt.  The gearbox is actually better after it was serviced, but it is still not good.  I've been given some info by Ross-Tech, so if I get a chance, I'll post the info in the project posting.