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220013047
07-28-2013, 01:50 PM
Hello,

I just bought a 2010 S4 w/o the sport differential and I am having some symptoms with the DSG gear box that I am concerned with. When in drive, the car has rough swifts and also when you put the reverse and press the gas, there is a clunk noise and little shake. I did this back a forth on a flat surface and there is this clunk noise when the gear engages in reverse. Well, today I tried the same between the drive and reverse and there is no clunk noise no vibrations.
Can someone please let me know if this is normal? I have read that the DSG may need the newest software and adaptations need to be done to it to eliminate the rough shifts. There was a TSB regarding this issue I believe. But, how about the clunk noise when shifting in reverse.

Your help is appreciated.

Thank you!
afig367
07-28-2013, 01:54 PM
I've experienced this before. From your description, I'd say it's normal. The DSG has a mind of its own (you can hear it shift sometimes, particularly at low speeds/low gears, and it will shake a little from P-R-D-N and back), but you usually "know" when you have a bad one on your hands).

Take it in, have the tech drive it around, and make sure the software is up to date. My guess is you're okay.
220013047
07-28-2013, 02:00 PM
Thank you! Also, I forgot to mention that when I put the car in reverse and gave gas, it was hesitating to go back after the clunk noise. It was like it was out of gas or something. Very weird. Do you know if the software update cost anything or is it covered by the existing warranty?
afig367
07-28-2013, 02:22 PM
Thank you! Also, I forgot to mention that when I put the car in reverse and gave gas, it was hesitating to go back after the clunk noise. It was like it was out of gas or something. Very weird. Do you know if the software update cost anything or is it covered by the existing warranty?

Covered by warranty.

Many dual-clutches (including Porsche's) have a lot of trouble at low speeds. Engaging first (either from a dead stop, or downshifting from 2) produce all sorts of jerks. The biggest is when you're in 1........ the car thinks you're going to keep accelerating and starts spinning up 2......... and then you mash the brakes and then release them. Stop-and-go grid lock can be tough.