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DSG to manual swap
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avenali312
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Mableton, GA
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI
With the depreciation of these cars since they're starting to get a little older now, would it be cheaper to pick up a new base car that is already manual? Just curious. I haven't blue booked them lately.
Also, I have a 132k miles and have never had a mech unit go, but I'm on a stock drivetrain and supposedly have the "better" one from 2006 (which is why we weren't included in the recall/tsb).
Also, I have a 132k miles and have never had a mech unit go, but I'm on a stock drivetrain and supposedly have the "better" one from 2006 (which is why we weren't included in the recall/tsb).
Goingnowherefast
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Walled Lake, MI
As a die-hard manual fan I would be happy to help in this matter. The transmission code for all (that I know) 6MT TSI's/FSI's is 02Q. What I would do is just call a dealership and tell them you are looking for a replacement tranny and see if the code matches. It should.
That being said, I'm gonna be that guy and say it will be cheaper and less hassle in the long run to just sell that and get a 6MT one. Not only will it be cheaper but you can find one with lower miles/different options/colors etc. Tell us what happens.
(Long live 3 pedals)
That being said, I'm gonna be that guy and say it will be cheaper and less hassle in the long run to just sell that and get a 6MT one. Not only will it be cheaper but you can find one with lower miles/different options/colors etc. Tell us what happens.
(Long live 3 pedals)
Epic_Sandwich
I Drive a Sedan
- Location
- Northern Colorado
I feel like it would serious work to swap out a DSG to manual. Even with all the parts there is also a lot of electrical work to consider, mounting the clutch pedal and running the hoses, probably have to swap the master cylinder. Just lots of little extras.
I can just about guarantee it would be easier and cheaper to find a 6MT car and swap over any of your parts.
I can just about guarantee it would be easier and cheaper to find a 6MT car and swap over any of your parts.
Wüstenfuchs
Alpha and Omega
- Location
- US
Swapping to manual only makes sense in cars that were rare with that option. There are plenty of GTi's with manual transmissions to buy. The only value in doing this is the learning experience.
ViRtUaLheretic
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- Location
- KC MO
- Car(s)
- 2009 VW GTI
You can buy used mech units and have them recoded to your car for much cheaper than doing a swap.
Red5pade
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- Location
- Pikeville, KY
- Car(s)
- Subaru
im going to switch to dsg. maybe see if a friend will swap with you. i know i would, even though i just did a new clutch. im wanting to switch anyways but i dont want to drive down to atlanta to do a swap tbh
Das Gespenst
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Glen Ellyn
The DSG equipped cars ECU will accept a manual trans but it doesn't work the other way around. I looked I to this and collected a lot of information on it. If going manual to DSG it's a huge pita, new harness, ECU, D/side axle, etc.
But going from DSG to manual is actually a lot easier than you would think. Clutch pedal, master cylinder, slave cylinder, linkage, shifter, D/side axle, and recode ECU. That's pretty much it!
Having said that, it would still be cheaper to buy a new mechatronics unit or rebuild your DSG. If you truly want a manual, as stated above, trade your car in for one and swap parts. I ended up deciding to stick with my DSG, it's just too good of a trans.
But going from DSG to manual is actually a lot easier than you would think. Clutch pedal, master cylinder, slave cylinder, linkage, shifter, D/side axle, and recode ECU. That's pretty much it!
Having said that, it would still be cheaper to buy a new mechatronics unit or rebuild your DSG. If you truly want a manual, as stated above, trade your car in for one and swap parts. I ended up deciding to stick with my DSG, it's just too good of a trans.
Red5pade
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- Location
- Pikeville, KY
- Car(s)
- Subaru
really, thats nice to know. might just wait till my motor blows then so i have an excuse to buy a wrecked dsg and go from there then. thanks for the info man
Das Gespenst
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Glen Ellyn
Of course duder! I miss you, but glad you're still here from time to time. How's the car running!?