Car is MY16. 125 000k's. DSG service done @ 120 000k's. Started driving more in manual mode recently as I hate how early normal mode upshifts and sport mode keeps the revs too high. Every morning 1-2 shift in manual mode is very rough but if I move it back to normal and repeat take off it will be fine. Any idea why the difference? Manual mode programmed to slam gears no matter throttle input?

What engine and model do you have?

2.0 VRS petrol

Does it have the DQ250 six speed DSG?

 

When you say 'rough', is that noisy (if so, what?), it doesn't want to change, there are mechanical aberrations, or something else?

 

Does it make any difference whether it's hot or cold?

 

If it doesn't feel right, it might not be right.  Have any fault codes read and the DSG looked at.  In a worst case scenario, you could unwittingly be causing damage that might be costly to repair.  A stitch in time and all that...

 

Gaz

 

Yes, DQ250 six speed.

 

Noisy yes, a big thud as it seemingly drops the clutch.

 

Seems a bit better when hot.

 

I'll probably leave it in lethargic standard drive mode for now.