I suspect it's more of a dsg issue than engine performance issue. The dsg may be cutting torque when driven aggressively. I'd just drive in S mode if that is much better. The dyno thread is in the mk7 golf forum.
If you're worried about the warranty you can purchase a Chipwerke Pro module. I have one on my wife's car and it works well.
Dyno results would be interesting to see, albeit not real world, meaning driving. Totally true this is seat of the pants feelings, however I drive the same road same load weekly. On one hill 3 120-150lb soccer girls and me, (+- 6-8% grade) used to pull in 5th and be able to accelerate (albeit slowly), now 4th to the floor. As this is a manual car power can't be masked via the auto shifting tranny. Could there be something wrong with the car.... yup it's called a phase 1 fix. As noted above loss of power is most notable in 4, 5, 6.
I'd say either there's some other problem with the car, or you need to recalibrate the butt-o-meter. I'd be tempted to try a quarter mile run (minus the neighborhood kids) to see what kind of times it can do. A top speed run would be telling, but unfortunately probably no autobahn nearby.
It's not detectable. It's a piggyback module that plugs into sensors on the engine. I installed one on my wife's car and haven't had any issues. A lot of people use them on the 3.0 TDI and 3.0 T. They have a 30 day money back guarantee.
I think this is true. My GSW (manual) is definitely low on torque at tip-in. Getting it tuned next week so that should fix the problem.Well got one of the left over 2015 Jetta with software fix. Compared to my 2010 it lacks some torque at the bottom end. It's just not as quick as the 2010 and also lugs on steep hills.
Any other opinions? (these are just feelings, not based upon any facts)
Anyone know just what was done so far?
Thanks Barry, I'll check it out. Not for the Jetta, but perhaps the Touareg we just acquired. Presumably you remove the piggyback module prior to servicing at the dealership?
I may give that a whirl, just for fun 1/4 run and use an app like Dynolicious to see what it yields. Might be something with the car, was one of the first 5 or so said the dealership to do the phase one fix in my town...
Yes. It's very easy to install and uninstall. Check eBay when they have coupons available or eBay Bucks deals. They do have a discount code for the website, but they charge more there.
Same with my 2013 6 speed i just had fixed. I think people with autos cannot feel the diff but I sure can in my manual. I am constantly having to downshift on the highway now in 6th gear to pass or even if there is a slight incline in the road. Missing a lot of torque, we have never ever had to downshift this car before... everWell got one of the left over 2015 Jetta with software fix. Compared to my 2010 it lacks some torque at the bottom end. It's just not as quick as the 2010 and also lugs on steep hills.
Any other opinions? (these are just feelings, not based upon any facts)
Anyone know just what was done so far?
Here in Canada the second amount of the payout is only paid after the second part of the fix are completed. For me that's a $3500 incentive (going to be a new head unit.)
