Common DSG Problems

A Direct Shift Gearbox, or DSG for short, is a gearbox that can change gears without the need for a clutch. DSG are the most common type of transmission in modern cars.

However, they don't come without any problems. Here are the most common ones:

• The 7-speed DQ200 and 6-speed DQ250 gearboxes sometimes suffer from power loss (gear disengaging) due to short-circuiting of wires caused by a build-up of sulphur in the transmission oil.
• Jerky, hesitant operation, Jumping, thumping is one of the most common complaints drivers have with their dual-clutch transmissions. Such hesitation is usually felt when pulling away from a stop or while traveling at low speeds and coming to a full stop at the traffic lights.
• Error message on dashboard: (Gearbox Malfunction, You Can Continue Driving.)
• Mechatronic failure
  • P17BF - Hydraulic pump system overload protection
  • 06079 - Hydraulic pump, play protection
  • 06300 - Function restriction, due to insufficient pressure build up
  • 06293 - Function restriction due to pressure drop
  • Shaking / juddering in 1st gear and when changing into higher gears
  • Current gear flashes on dashboard
  • Flashing engine management light or P R N D S on dashboard
  • P2711 unexpected mechanical gear disengagement
• Clutch slip or banging on engagement
  • Fault code 06293 function restriction due to pressure drop
  • Fault code 01851 stuck in gear 6

• Software Adaptation failures
  • Adaptation Drive not completed.
  • Basic Settings not done properly.
  • Clutch Calibration not completed properly.
• Wet clutch failure
  • Clutch 1 or Clutch 2 P17CF Slippage too High
• Sensor, Solenoid and TCU Problems:
  • P179E Drive Position Sensor Electrical Error.
  • P179F Drive Position Sensor Malfunction.
  • P060A - Internal Control Module Monitoring Processor Performance.

The good news is at Melbourne Euro, we are capable of fixing any problems with DSG. You can always contact us.

Address: 4/23 Cooper St, Campbellfield VIC 3061

Phone: 1800 635 387