dsg

  1. VAQ LSD Servicing

    I’m a bit past 30,000 miles and have read that a VAQ Differential Service is Required. I am looking at probably doing the DSG oil service a little earlier than the recommended 40,000 miles but am confused as I have been told by one garage that the VAQ Differential “shares” oil from the DSG...
  2. Ibiza cupra 1.4 gearbox

    Hi everyone new to this forum , I purchased my 2010 seat cupra Ibiza about 6 weeks or so ago . Going by the service history the dealer had the mechtronic replaced before it sold it . Been fine until yesterday when it was struggling from going from 2nd to 3rd if it eventually got up to 4th it was...
  3. Andy184

    Few noises on my mk3 tdi

    Hi guys, new to this place, come here alot as a guest.. I have all of a sudden in the last month or so, discovered a buzzing noise when in drive. At all speeds.. if I put car in N the sound does go. I also have a idling noise, some 19s also have it, sounds like a plastic reservoir hitting off...
  4. DSG Gearbox - when to change oil

    Hi - was hoping some of you Seat Ibiza gurus could offer some advice? I have a 65-plate 1.0 TSI FR with DSG. It has done about 25k miles and I was wondering when/if the oil would need changing in the gearbox? Cheers Mike
  5. Need help with “fault code: P189A clutch 1, clearance too small” on a DSG7 Leon FR 1.8 TSI

    Hi, I scanned my car with an OBDeleven and I got myself a fault code: P189A... clutch 1, clearance is too small”. The car drives like it’s always have and I don’t notice anything especially. So what I did was I erased the fault code with the OBDeleven, but the fault code comes back pretty...
  6. Retrofit DSG Paddles

    Hi guys I bought a second hand 2014 Leon FR DSG last year. It didn't come with paddles on the steering wheel. I really want them added, and was wondering: * Have any of you replaced your steering wheel to the one with paddles? * How much did it cost? * Did everything work, or did the car...
  7. Dsg problems had new clutch and maybe a new mechatronic and gearbox is said to be perfect

    Seat Ibiza Cupra 2013 So ive got a problem that needs to be sorted so I’ve had a brand new clutch and supposedly new mechatronic... and I’m stilling getting harsh gear changes and jerky movements when trying to drive... Now I’ve looked at my mech in the engine bay and it doesn’t look new at...
  8. Katy merison

    Friendly car group?

    Hey all! I picked up my seat Leon fr 1.8 tsi dsg on Sunday and absolutely love it so far! I traded in my ds3 cabriolet which was nothing but trouble from the start and the drive is so much nicer in the Seat! They did have a club shop with stickers and other bits does this club have this kind...
  9. Power delivery issue with 2 cylinder mode 2016 DGG 1.4

    Hey everyone , I'm looking if anyone has had a similar issue to me and looking for advice. I have a 2016 Leon estate DSG 1.4 petrol. When driving the car at over 50 Miles per hour and the engine will switch off two cylinders (eco mode) which is expected and lightly accelerating the car will...
  10. Dannnnn

    Custom DSG Paddles

    I've got a DSG Cupra and have recently been looking at paddle extensions. I'm not massively keen on the stick on ones, so have been looking for replacement paddles. Unfortunately you can't get these for the Leon (You can get ones for the Golf R and Golf though and they are Expensive!). So...
  11. chrism84

    Driving modes and remapping

    Hi, I started looking into getting my 2016 Leon Cupra 290 DSG tuned and emailed some garages near me. A couple of the replies I got back have confused me a little and I'm hoping to get some more information / links to better understand. I use my car for my regular commute so one of the things...
  12. LSCUPRA19

    New Cupra 280 Owner

    Hi All, Recently got my hands on a 64 reg Cupra 280 DSG. Absolutely love the car, im so happy i opted for this over the Golf R. Having owned many VAG cars over the years such as a3 tdi, gti, r32, gtd etc. this is the best yet. Im looking to take it to stage 2 over the next year with a focus on...
  13. S2T shift paddles

    hello, I am about to order the cupra ateca, so I cant figure the following out myself (just yet). Could the S2T aftermarket shift paddles fit the Ateca? Or the VWR (VW Racingline) paddles for that matter. Detailed pictures for the S2T ones can be found here...
  14. SEAT Bocanegra - Gearbox Issue

    With my Bocanegra being off of the road for 2 years sat at only 62k miles with a gearbox issue, It's time I finally resolved it and got it back on the road so it can be sold in a few months. P2832 - Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Range/Performance is what I receive when plugging in a cheap...
  15. ZionLiam

    Cupra 290 (2018/19) no dsg farts

    Hi everyone,:wave: I feel like this has probably been discussed in another thread, however after 1300 miles on my 2019 cupra 290 im still getting no dsg farts or pops when in cupra mode. The only time I get any form of exhaust pops is when im sitting in neutral (DSG) and rev the engine to 4k...
  16. LamboTech

    DSG causing RPM to 'hang'.

    Hi, newbie here. Exeo ST 2.0 TDI DSG, 2012, 48k. Had for a few months and loving it! However... About once or twice a week the car will 'hang' at 1500rpm whilst driving. It will accelerate past it without an issue, but won't go down unless I come to a crawl where it will go into idle after...
  17. seat4life

    Got my seat 1.8 dsg today

    So after 1 year of saving a got a seat leon 1.8. At first I wanted cupra but insurance was not having it. Little background story first car Polo 1.2 manual, second car Hyundai i30 1.4 manual So jumping into my first turbo car I love it,But holy sh** put your foot down and the car takes off...
  18. Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.4L TSI (2015) - Reliability

    Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum so I am hoping I've posted my thread in the correct place. Essentially, I'm looking to purchase a 2015 Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.4L TSI with around 20,000 miles on the clock and I have a few questions regarding reliability issues. I've read up online that people...
  19. seat4life

    SEAT Leon 1.8 exhaust option

    So have a 1.8 DSG 2013 seat leon. I want to know what exhaust option is out there for the 1.8 because I can't find any. is it possible to put a Cupra aftermarket exhaust on the 1.8. Will I get the DSG Fart sound. If I fit any aftermarket exhaust. Thanks
  20. seat4life

    SEAT Leon 1.8 resonator delete

    So today I brought a seat leon 1.8 dsg 2013. I was meant to get the Cupra but insurance was way to. High. Long story short. If I get the resonator pipe from progressive part that's meant for the Cupra 280, will it fit the 1.8 and also will I get the DSG farts if I do the resonator delete or do...
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