Hi All, 

 

any experts out there made any changes to the way DSG is performing ? 

 

My car is a MY20  Diesel VRS 4x4 but not been totally happy with the application of the DSG box since having the car nearly 2 years now. the problem is only up to 3rd gear and once in that it's totally fine. 

To give an example if i floor the throttle from a standstill it feels like massive amounts of clutch slip is happening. i can overcome this by a slight lift and that causes a quick upshift as long as there is enough speed for the higher gear to engage. Once in third there is no clutch slip.

main problem is the slope from my house and the box not wanting to change from 2nd to 3rd until about 18mph which is a higher speed then needed due to built up area, parked cars and kids etc. but the car is revving at 2,000rpm and tractor sounding when cold.

has anyone been able to change the speed threshold where the box changes gear ? 

Previous manual model would do that at 1000rpm and be into 3rd and there is tons of torque in these motors.

 

I tried a 330d Touring at the weekend and the ZF box in that is a revelation as it just seemed to change up as needed and ride the torque of the motor where the Skoda seems to be pre programmed and not fitting the engines torque.

 

Last chance before considering a move 

 

Any comments welcome.

 

 

Steve

Have you tried different modes?

You cannot alter it on vcds or obdeleven. You need a dsg remap to alter the shift points. If going uphill or a ramp etc. I tend to either put it in manual or sport, as it holds onto first gear longer and stops the 2nd gear slip. That bring said the gearbox is designed to do that and won't cause any damage to the clutch as it is wet. 

Also consider deactivating starting vibration reduction. It stops the throttle from limiting the power and torque to the wheels. I have it deactivated and it makes the car more positive to drive.

Changing to a 8 speed TQ Auto fitted to a diesel BMW engine with x-Drive is a good idea if you do not like how a 7 speed wet clutch DSG is with a TDI.

 

 

15 hours ago, ords said:

Have you tried different modes?

Yes, the car has the adaptive suspension as well so mode changes the throttle map and suspension setting but all do the same.

13 hours ago, Ecomatt said:

You cannot alter it on vcds or obdeleven. You need a dsg remap to alter the shift points. If going uphill or a ramp etc. I tend to either put it in manual or sport, as it holds onto first gear longer and stops the 2nd gear slip. That bring said the gearbox is designed to do that and won't cause any damage to the clutch as it is wet. 

Also consider deactivating starting vibration reduction. It stops the throttle from limiting the power and torque to the wheels. I have it deactivated and it makes the car more positive to drive.

Thanks for the advise. will try that

I also have the DSG remap