VW recall DSG 09 and 10 - Page 21

Elfnmagik · November 18th, 2009, 12:22

I'm totally speculating here, but given that the DSG is vastly more technical in design over a CVT, I doubt Nissan would be so quick to pull the trigger if they were using a dual clutch tranmission.

El Dobro · November 18th, 2009, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by n3216v

My wife's car is an 08 Altima with a CVT transmission. I just read on Autoblog that Nissan is extending the warranty from 5 yr / 60k miles to 10 yr / 120k miles on ALL CVT transmissions. I have not read much on CVT failures, but that is an example of a company standing behind their product!

You couldn't even find someone from VW that would stand in front of their product.

DoctorDawg · November 18th, 2009, 15:23

...and if you could, we'd prolly run him over.

Elfnmagik · November 18th, 2009, 16:01

you ruffians. go have Green Juice and make it all better.

El Dobro · November 18th, 2009, 18:52

Due to the urgings of VWCC, I brought my car back to the dealer again yesterday. The first thing I told the writer was that the trans still bangs into gear and I have a campaign number, S8. The writer didn't want to hear it. The second thing I told him was the car still has the occasional shutter/hesitation and that I have a bulletin number, TSB2020606/2. Again, he didn't want to hear it. The third thing was the steering column covers, which they broke when they changed the ignition switch. The last was the radio, which has had a failure code, probably as long as I've had the car. I tried to show him the VCDS print-out for the radio, but again, he wasn't interested in looking at it. Like a parrot, he kept asking me what was wrong with the radio and I kept telling him I don't know since I have nothing to compare it to. At that point, I threwy hands up in the air and told him to forget the radio.

After a couple of hours, he came over and told me my car was ready and they order the column cover. I asked him about the rest of the car and he said they scanned it and there weren't any codes. I asked about the radio code and he said the radio's working. He then asked me if I had the oil changed and I just stopped and glared at him. The subject was dropped. On my way home, I glanced at the RO while I was stopped at a light. For the line where I told him the car has an occasional hesitation, he wrote "Customer states going up a hill the car stalls". Of course they didn't find anything. I just can't believe how incompetent these people are.

When I got home, I checked my e-mail and had a follow-up from VWCC. In it, the rep said he tried to contact me. Well, either he was trying through telepathy or maybe he tried to channel me through a medium for there weren't any messages on my phones at work nor at home. Anyway, to show you how on top of things VW is with my car, this MENSA member suggested that I should request that a technician takes a ride with me in an attempt to identify any needed repairs. Wow, I never thought of that! He's good! This just shows you the lack of communications between all those involved at VW. When I write this guy back, I'll ask him if he wants any copies of the RO's where techs have ridden with me and said yes, the trans is banging. These people are unbelievable.

Elfnmagik · November 18th, 2009, 20:30

Disheartening, to say the least.

El Dobro · November 22nd, 2009, 12:00

Sure, VW.
http://media.vw.com/index.php?s=43&item=491

barshnik · November 22nd, 2009, 16:27

El Dobro, I'd sure like to drive your car to see what it feels like. I assume you've asked for a demo drive of a similarly equipped new car to see if there is a difference. If so, just take a mechanic for a quick ride in your car, then one on the lot on an identical route. Presto.

El Dobro · November 22nd, 2009, 17:52

Already had a VW with a DSG and the trans ran great. '09 demo drove fine. Mine seemed ok until around the 500 mile mark and jolted ever since. Two different techs at two different times drove my car and other cars, per VW Techline, and said mine wasn't shifting right. I have the RO's stating as much. Ever since the VW QTM drove my car and declared it normal, the dealers won't do a thing unless VW gives the ok. I replied to an e-mail from the regional rep this past Friday gave him the lowdown on my car including the case number where I was told my car falls under their special policy. His answer will decide my next step.

Over on the VWVortex, there's at least three owners that got rid of their VW's over the bs with the trans. Apparently, it's a problem with just about every model VW put the DSG in.

Elfnmagik · November 22nd, 2009, 19:00

Can't remember, but were you scheduled, or did you get the flash yet?

El Dobro · November 22nd, 2009, 19:21

Was at the dealer this past Tuesday for the a)DSG problem b)engine hesitation/shutter c)steering column covers (which the dealer broke) d)radio module defective code. What did they do? they ordered the c)steering column covers. They did nothing else.

Elfnmagik · November 22nd, 2009, 20:38

I don't mean to minimize you pain, really. But have you received an official letter or had the "Flash". Just curious is all, seeing is how you'd be the 'poster-child' for SMOOTH if it was the end-all. Just trying to flesh-out.

El Dobro · November 22nd, 2009, 20:49

Spoke to VWCC about 2 1/2 weeks ago and they said they don't have a date for sending out the letters. No flashes have been done at all.

Elfnmagik · November 22nd, 2009, 21:18

???? We should talk if you've not had the updated flash. Not to say that's it a complete fix, but i've already had the "actual" sensor replacement prior to the flash about 3 weeks ago. The replacement stopped my FN's long before the campaign, but the flash helped with the banging. If you've got as much time under the belt in dealing with DSG issues, You might really appreciate the flash.

Elfnmagik · November 30th, 2009, 08:33

Well, after a good bit of time spent motoring around this weekend, I'm sad to say the "banging" in both 'Tip' & 'S' is back, and with a vengeance. One occurrence was ridiculous. I was in 'Tip' and had just made a slow left into the mall parking lot. It had shifted down to and held 2nd during the turn, perfect. As I was motoring through the lot in 2nd at around 2300K, it decides to downshift into 1st!!! Now keep in mind, I was taching fairly high and had been so for 5-10 seconds, having traveled at least 75 yards by now. Totally no way in hell it should have downshifted.