\DSG \Issues

[Shakeil Adams]

I recently hit 31,690 miles in my 2014 A3 Sedan (eurpoean) and the DSG has been randomly slipping out of gear at low RPM, the display tells me to shift to Park then reselect gears. Can anybody tell me what kind of issues i am facing.
i scanned it once and it was telling me about a bad pressure sensor.

 

[pburv]

At almost 40k miles I reckon your dsg box is due a service.

 

[Shakeil Adams]

Thanks For The Input, but it’s weird that just the fluid can cause all of those issues, but I will go ahead with the service.

 

[pburv]

There could be more at fault with the box?? Giving it a service would be a start. It's not that expensive and clearly due.
Are you getting a garage to do the service? If so get them to scan it and see if there are further faults that show up. The main item that could be faulty is the Mechatronic control unit. If the unit is the fault then I would recommend a specialist VAG garage to replace it. If it's not the exact model/part number or hasn't been coded correctly to the car it will most likely give you issues.

 

[Shakeil Adams]

Well I’m An Aircraft Mechanic And I Watched the procedure videos online, so I already ordered the service kit, just waiting for it to arrive now. I scanned it this morning also and it’s only mentioning the pressure sensor and hydraulic pump anti-play error code.

 

[Shakeil Adams]

I willl be doing the service myself as required by Audi. How can I further investigate if it’s a mechatronix fault without a blatant mechatronix error code.

 

[Morris39]

i scanned it once and it was telling me about a bad pressure sensor.
So is that not a clue where to begin? A full scan might reveal problems associated with other modules.

 

[pburv]

Some info on mechatronic fault codes...
https://www.ecutesting.com/common-faults/volkswagen/vw-audi-dsg-gearbox-ecu/

 

[Shakeil Adams]

I’m not getting any of those codes at this moment. so I’m crossing my fingers that the unit isn’t at fault.

 

[Morris39]

Some info on mechatronic fault codes...
https://www.ecutesting.com/common-faults/volkswagen/vw-audi-dsg-gearbox-ecu/

OP is in Brooklyn NY you realize? Your linked site leans heavily on promotion but may well be a good resource.
I can't resist commenting how internet suggestions seem to quickly jump to the easiest to post rather than what is actually the simplest/cheapest repair process. The diagnostic process generally begins with an assessment of the flagged codes and checking for voltage and ground connections/values before concluding on repairs. For amateur mechanics with limited equipment and more important know-how that is not easy.
Of course much here is just social chat.

 

[pburv]

OP is in Brooklyn NY you realize? Your linked site leans heavily on promotion but may well be a good resource.
I can't resist commenting how internet suggestions seem to quickly jump to the easiest to post rather than what is actually the simplest/cheapest repair process. The diagnostic process generally begins with an assessment of the flagged codes and checking for voltage and ground connections/values before concluding on repairs. For amateur mechanics with limited equipment and more important know-how that is not easy.
Of course much here is just social chat.

My post above clearly states that it was for info. Also I stated that the cheapest route he should start with was an oil change. As for internet suggestions . They do help out a lot. It's up to the individual if they want to act on such info/suggestions.
We are all here to help out if we can it's what makes this a good forum. Posting suggestions easiest route or not is part of this.

 

[Morris39]

Red Queen then.

 

[pburv]

Red Queen then.

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[Morris39]

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Alice! WTFIA? No,no not that Alice. The one in Wunderland