Category: DSG & dual-clutch

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15 articles in DSG & dual-clutch

DSG & dual-clutch

Read and replace DSG mechatronics

Mechatronics: Hydraulics + electronics as a unit Typical notes: Error codes, fail-safe, gears missing Practice: Only suitable parts and coding Cost frame: 1....

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DSG & dual-clutch

Difference wet vs dry DSG

Wet/dry: Wet: oil-cooled; Dry: without oil bath clutch Typical notes: Dry: jerking; Wet: oil quality critical Practice: design before purchase/service clarified...

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DSG & dual-clutch

Mercedes Speedshift DCT

Speedshift DCT: Sport-DCT in AMG models Typical notes: Hard shifting, oil temperature Practice: Taking AMG service intervals seriously Cost frame: Service/R...

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DSG & dual-clutch

Hyundai/Kia DCT 7-speed

7DCT: 7-speed dual clutch Typical notes: jerking in cold, software bugs Practice: Check ECU update Cost frame: clutch 1,800-3,500€.

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DSG & dual-clutch

Renault EDC Dual Clutch

EDC: 6-/7-speed EDC wet/dry per variant Typical notes: jerking, emergency program, sensor error Practice: Adhere to oil change for wet variants Cost frame: R...

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DSG & dual-clutch

Ford Powershift DPS6 Issues

DPS6: Dry clutch, 6 gears Typical notes: jerking, rattling, clutch wear early Practice: Check clutch set and master cylinder Cost frame: Clutch...

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DSG & dual-clutch

BMW DCT Dual Clutch Sport

BMW DCT: Sporty dual clutch in M models Typical notes: jerking in stop-and-go, clutch temperature Practice: software updates and adaptations Costs…

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DSG & dual-clutch

Porsche PDK Basics

PDK: Double clutch, extremely short shifting times Typical notes: Harder shifting in cold oil Practice: PDK oil and filter according to interval Cost frame: Serv...

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DSG & dual-clutch

Audi S-tronic DL501 7-speed

DL501: 7 gears, quattro-compatible, wet clutch Typical notes: Mechatronics failures, gear not engageable Practice: Oil and filter service do not skip K...

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