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I have had two different 2006 Jetta TDI's and they're both still going strong with over 350K miles - with same injectors ...

If all you did was change the DSG fluid and you know that you put it all back together properly… I would test drive the car and see how it goes.

What name brand of parts are you using..? These cars are pretty much designed for quality oem parts and no Chinese knockoffs. There are quite a few reputable parts suppliers mentioned here on this website. Start there…

Check camshaft for wear… how many miles are on the engine…?

Good news to hear- that it is a simple fix.

Also torque them to proper torque. I don’t have the specifics with me but it does matter because plastic flexes. I also retorqued around a month later after driving a few hundred miles. I’m sharing because I learned the hard way…!

Make sure you tighten them in the proper order- In the Bentley manual .

When its worn out metal you wont get any faults from VCDS because its mechanical failure/wear.... You can definitely get good help and instruction from this forum on how to repair if you feel its a job you can do yourself... Labor rate at my local VW stealership is $155 per hour...

It is really a pretty simple fix once you remove the transmission. I have had 5 ( currently have 3)of these 2006 BRM TDI Jettas and do all of my own maintenance. There is a pretty good write up on installing the clutch pack and setting it up properly... I learned the hard way on one of my...

Again… what is the voltage of the battery????You need a voltage meter that reads dc voltage . First step in electrical troubleshooting….

Sounds like the clutch pack inside of the transmission needs replacing. Transmission will need to be removed. It’s directly behind the DMF

I have one bad glow plug in my 2006 BRM Jetta … I see online the OEM, NGK and Bosch…. I’m looking at FCP Euro and IDPARTS. Alot of price difference…. I know that you get what you pay for…? Which ones are good quality or do you just go by price.. ? My first time having to replace one so I’m doing...

I know that this is an older thread but I recently had alot of engine shaking…. It ended up being my idler pulley. I had replaced it when I had done the last timing belt as well. It was keeping the belt tight around the alternator and compressor BUT the spring was weak…?! So it was shaking...

What is the voltage of the battery…?

I would first of all get a professional opinion if you actually need a new transmission. Your car will probably be parked for a while to do a manual transmission swap. Hope this helps

A while back- I thought that I was able to beat IDPARTS price on LiquiMoly 5w-40 for my 06’ BRM Jetta-on the internet….! Until check out… Come to find out -shipping was crazy high when I went to check out… They are consistently the best as far as I am concerned especially with free shipping…

When is the last time you changed your fuel filter…?

A couple of years ago I went to my local VW dealer and was able to order a brand new mechatronics for my 2006 VW Jetta tdi with dsg. All I had to do was give them the VIN number and it came in ready to go in. Maybe the dealership can tell you what Mechatronics # you actually need. Hope this helps!

I was just curious, what are the main advantages of doing a 6 speed swap ...? Is it just for better mpg...?

Yep…. It’s a supply chain issue… it’s really hard to find good quality parts nowadays… just make sure you buy from a well known and respected manufacturer/ supplier for your parts… it’s not that bad of a job mechanically…this website is proven to be a reliable source for advice…. Thank you all!