skiordie

My recently bought Jetta 2.0 TFSI is equipped with DSG automatic transmission.

It really feels good not feeling any gear shifting while in acceleration (wow!).

Now, one thing that surprised me. The other day, I had to drive up a few floors to park my car (3F) at a closeby department store. There were many customers thus many cars trying to park there. While going up, I came to a stop between 2F and 3F because cars were waiting in line. When it came for me to move up I took my foot off the brake and before getting to press the accelerator my car started slipping back.

If it's automatic, even if I take off my foot from the brake, shouldn't it at least NOT slip backwards? (I mean, my previous car held it's stand while in this same situation)

Or is this normal because of how DSG automatic transmission is built?

It felt like I had manual transmission and had to quickly press on the accelerator so to avoid rolling backwards on a hill.

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NarutoRamen

No, you have nothing to worry about. I don't think this has anything to do with DSG. It has more to do with the amount of angle on the slope, plus the way your auto-transmission delivers torque. I'm pretty sure there is a more technical explanation but I think someone else on here is better than me at explaining it. . All I'd say is don't worry.

PC Valkyrie

Someone else can correct me if I'm wrong, but the DSG gearbox is NOT a conventional automatic transmission with a torque converter. It's more like a sequential manual gearbox which has dual clutches so that 2 gears are always engaged, which is why it is so smooth when changing from one gear to the next.

Imhotep Evil

That could be, but keep in mind that the the DSG/ dual-clutch is esentially a semi automatic with an automatic mode not a full automatic.

Dual clutches and sequentials (like in WRC, Formula 1 or whatever) are semi automatics.

NarutoRamen

Yep it's a semi-auto. What I was saying was that in an Auto it still depends on the angle of the slope and such, so it doesn't matter what you're in, if it's a high enough angle for your car then it will move backwards. The laws of physics dictate this. Gravity!

skiordie

hmmm, I guess since you're saying the DSG is 'semi' auto and not 'full' auto, that might explain why it slips backwards like a manual.

skiordie

It's the DSG after all!

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"The TDI gets a six-speed gearbox in place of the petrol cars' five-speeders; all have a smooth, precise, easy shift via a cable linkage. We also tried the 2.0 TDI with the DSG transmission. This shifts manually with miraculous smoothness and instant response, the more so if you don't lift off the accelerator during the upshift. It's a pity there are no paddle shifters on or behind the steering wheel, though - it's an opportunity missed. Automatic mode is as smooth as a conventional automatic, and the Sport mode lets the engine rev higher before upshifts. There's no 'creep' when idling, so those used to a regular auto will need to make sure they don't let the Skoda slip backwards on a hill start."


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"I love the DSG transmission. It takes a little getting used to, because it will roll backwards on hills like a straight shift because there is not torque converter. It shifts very smoothly and downshifts itself as you are coming to a stop like a stick car. You can actually hear and feel the car downshift."

Mirage77

Yup, DSG is a semi-manual, and it works just like a manual except for its auto shifts. Hill-hold is a really useful function - my dad almost always forgets that his Maser won't hold the hill!

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