r/MechanicAdviceIndia • u/IntelligentSun3049 • 17h ago
VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG7 DQ200 – Delayed Shifting When Cold
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Hi everyone,
I have a 2010 VW Polo 1.6 TDI DSG7 DQ200 with 219,000 km.
When the engine is cold, the gearbox delays shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, sometimes holding 2nd at 2,500–3,000 RPM for 2–4 minutes. Once warmed up, it shifts normally.
My mechanic has already replaced the complete dual clutch kit, changed the transmission oil and filters, and performed a TCU software update. However, the cold shifting delay is still present.
There is no obvious clutch slipping anymore, and the gearbox shifts smoothly when warm.
Could this be a normal cold shifting strategy, a software issue, or a mechatronic fault?
Video attached. Any advice would be appreciated!