Volkswagen AG
Source-verified model
Volkswagen AG DQ-500
DQ500 7-speed version DSG with a wet clutch for front-wheel drive was produced in 2009. This is a new generation of “wet” DSG for VW (Golf, Tiguan, Transporter) and Audi (A3, Q3) with TDI engines (with capacity equal to 2.0 and 2.5 l.).
Speeds
7
Type
DSG
Drive
FWD/AWD
Max torque
600
ATF capacity (L)
7,6
ATF change (L)
6
ATF type
G052182
Other and alternative codes of this transmission
PUW
NZV
MLA
PUV
NZU
SCY
NYD
NEZ
MYG
PUZ
LWS
0BH
SDB
PVB
SDA
QYQ
RBW
NYE
QNN
NFA
SCX
RBV
RBZ
NZS
QKB
SDC
RBU
NYF
LWT
NZT
DQ-500
DQ 500
DQ500
PSP
SDJ
NYB
SDE
SDH
0BT
NZQ
SDF
LZZ
MXZ
NEX
DQ-500-7
NEY
SDD
NZR
PSR
NYC
NKD
PSQ
DQ 500-7
PVL
DQ500-7
PVK
SDG
PSS
MAA
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Common problems & symptoms
Problems and symptoms reported for this transmission, compiled from repair sources. Not a complete list.
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Heat Exchanger Clogging Issue
Solid heat exchanger clogs after 3-5 years of intensive operation, requires washing or replacement during reassembly.
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Mechatronics Dirt Contamination
Mechatronics unit gets clogged with dirt and debris originating from the clutch cover, causing critical failures.
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Transmission Overheating Sensitivity
DQ500 gearbox is sensitive to overheating, likely linked to restricted coolant flow through clogged heat exchanger.
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Clutch Cover Debris Generation
Clutch cover produces dirt particles that migrate into the mechatronics unit, leading to contamination and malfunction.
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Transmission general data
DQ500 7-speed version DSG with a wet clutch for front-wheel drive was produced in 2009. This is a new generation of “wet” DSG for VW (Golf, Tiguan, Transporter) and Audi (A3, Q3) with TDI engines (with capacity equal to 2.0 and 2.5 l.).
Technical issues and repair guidelines
DQ500 (0BH\0BT) gearbox is sensitive to overheating and has a solid heat exchanger which may be clogged after 3-5 years of intensive operation. Therefore it requires washing during reassembly or replacement of the heat exchanger. The competitive gearbox is 09K by Aisin.This gearbox has some critical issues with Mechatronics which get clogged with dirt from the clutch cover.
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