Question 1

DSG DQ200 7-speed gearbox judder and mechatronic faults

Accepted Answer

Cars with the dry-clutch 7-speed DSG (DQ200) can judder when pulling away, hesitate between gears, clunk at low speed and show a flashing gear indicator or 'PRNDS' warning. Faults are usually the clutch pack or the mechatronic unit (pressure accumulator or valve body).

Question 2

Timing chain stretch on the 1.4 TFSI (EA111)

Accepted Answer

The chain-driven EA111 1.4 TFSI is known for timing chain and tensioner wear, heard as a rattle for a few seconds on cold start. A stretched chain can jump teeth and cause serious engine damage. The later EA211 engines switched to a belt.

Audi A1A1 8X

Known issues and common problems

Audi A1A1 8X

Known issues and common problems

DSG DQ200 7-speed gearbox judder and mechatronic faultsat 100000 km · 1 solutionsHigh

Timing chain stretch on the 1.4 TFSI (EA111)at 100000 km · 1 solutionsHigh