DSG When shifting down to 3rd gear

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CTenza

New member

• Jan 21, 2019

• #1

Hi all,

I’m looking at buying a 2011 GTI, the DSG service is due now. While on test drive, and shifting through gears manually I noticed when I would downshift to 3rd, the revs would drop to 2000 then rise to 2500 and drop again?

Does anyone know the symptoms or causes of this, or is this normal?

Thanks

 

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BudgetPhoenix

Autocross Champion

• Jan 21, 2019

• #2

Never experienced that before. I'd be wary. Wonder if its something mechatronic or clutch pack related.

 

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CTenza

New member

• Jan 21, 2019

• #3

Yea, I have booked a pre-purchase inspection (with a DSG check), and hopefully it isn’t anything major that a DSG service couldn’t fix. I’ve been told to stay away from the GTI but I’ve just been bitten by the Gti bug.

 

NewGuy1

Go Kart Champion

• Jan 22, 2019

• #4

I'd be hesitant with that type of issue.
Often times people with that type of issue never fully get rid of it after tons of investment.
I would wait for better used GTI to come around.

 

mikeleemk6

Go Kart Champion

• Jan 22, 2019

• #5

Buy mine for 15k. Check out my
Instagram for pics. @mk6bagged

 

DallasDub94

Go Kart Newbie

• Jan 23, 2019

• #6

I'd pass on that GTI altogether... Dsg issues are something to stay far away from. Even if routine maintenance would fix, I'd be very wary of it.

I'm sure you can find a good deal on another gti.

 

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CTenza

New member

• Jan 23, 2019

• #7

Thanks everyone for your advice, I have declined the car, just so hard to find a decent GTI. I’m beginning to wonder if I should look for something else.

 

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BudgetPhoenix

Autocross Champion

• Jan 23, 2019

• #8

Just keep checking man. I have 120k on a DSG car and never experienced anything like that. Would help to have VCDS or OBD eleven or something to scan a car before you buy but normally a DSG should shift smoothly up or down.