DSG DQ200 clutch reset and adpation

Back in 2024 I posted this query regarding Hill Hold on the Fabia DSG. 2015 Fabia 31.2 TSI 110 DSG - does this have Hill Hold? - Skoda Fabia Mk3 (2014-2021) - BRISKODA

The upshot was that it did, but there were some interesting replies so I have included a link to it.

Since that post it has become clear that something was not right with the way the Fabia would pull away from rest: sometimes it would pull away smoothly other times it would remain stationary and require throttle to move and the amount of throttle needed varied - even when on the flat, occasionally it would require throttle engage with a jerk, disengage and then re-engage. Very awkward when driving into the garage or parking close to something..

I drive a wet clutch DQ 381 Karoq and previously had a wet clutch DQ250 VW and I know that the dry clutch DQ200 in the Fabia can be a little jerky compared to what I was used to. Its my partners car, she just says I don't know how to drive it!

Today, on the recommendation of the independent local garage that services our cars, I took the Fabia to STA in Aylesbury, they ran diagnostics - no issues found. Then they performed a clutch reset and adaptation. It has transformed the way the Fabia pulls away from rest. Now on the level or a slight uphill slope it the clutches engage when the brake pedal is released and it starts to move allowing smooth pull aways from rest again. On steeper slopes it needs some throttle as you would expect. The drive back to MK was much smoother.

Cost of the diagnostics and Clutch adaptation was £150 - worth doing as its avoided having to have the clutch packs replaced, which would be at least 10 times the cost.