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My Golf struggling to creep from standstill

yahmed

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Hey guys,
Ive been searching everywhere on the internet about the issue im having but i cant find an answer, so I’m hoping i might have an answer here.

I have a Golf MK6 1.4 TSI (2009) with a DSG gearbox. I maintain it well and take good care of it. I swapped out a faulty mechatronics in the gearbox years ago as well.

The issue I'm having is a strange one. From a standstill, the car does not move so much when I'm not pressing the gas pedal (and not pressing the brake pedal). I think its called creep. Usually the car would move at a very slow speed and smoothly, but now it struggles to move wether I’m getting out of a parking or leaving the brakes from a red light. I can see the car is trying to rev up (max 1100rpm) but its struggling to move it. The weird part is that as soon as i press the gas and then drive, my car shifts smoothly and without any sign of a problem.
I tried a DSG reset but does resolve the problem.

Anyone had this issue before? And any possible solutions?
I would really appreciate it, thanks! :)

Update: i might have a hint on what could be the issue. The Mass Air Flow sensor could need to get cleaned/replaced.
 
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supreme_gti

Go Kart Champion
check brakes
 

GIACUser

Master Wallet Mechanic
Engine revving and car not moving as expected could be slipping clutches
 
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