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2017 to 2021 VW Tiguan | Skoda Kodiaq
"Gearbox in emergency mode" repair Geelong

DSG DQ381 in Volkswagen and Skoda 

The DSG DQ381 gearbox is a compact and lightweight alternative to the DQ500, significantly enhancing fuel efficiency and lowering CO2 emissions. It is used in front and all-wheel drive models on the MQB platform, including the Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Kodiaq, and Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan. While reliability has improved, manufacturing component defects still exist, particularly with the Volkswagen Tiguan DQ mechatronic system, which can lead to vehicle malfunctions. Failures in the DQ381 mechatronic system are quite. When this component fails, it can result in symptoms as missing gears, intermittent gear loss, the vehicle entering limp mode, or a complete loss of all gears. Diagnostic scan tools will reveal fault codes related to clutch position sensors, which can be temporarily cleared but will reappear until the underlying issue is addressed.

If you're facing issues with your DQ381 Tiguan DSG gearbox or similar models you might have been advised to buy an expensive replacement from the manufacturer. The drawback of this option is that it also requires coding for your vehicle at an additional cost, and since factory-level defects remain unaddressed, any replacement likely to fail in the same manner, leaving you in the same predicament. We offer a superior alternative… Our test and rebuild service is designed to break this cycle. We will rebuild your DQ381 mechatronic and provide an unlimited mile Lifetime Warranty as standard. We use higher-rated components than those originally installed, ensuring it won’t fail again. This can be completed within 2-3 working, with no need for reprogramming, allowing you to get back on the road quickly.

Common symptoms of failure: 

  • Occasional loss of gears 

  • Complete inability to gears 

  • Stuck in a specific gear 

  • Rough gear shifting 

  • Activation of limp/safe mode 

  • Missing gears: 1, 3, 5, and 7 

  • Missing reverse gear

  • Frequent failures during warm conditions or after long drives

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Common fault codes: -

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