DQ500 Transmission parts, repair guidelines, problems, manuals
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.).
| Number of gears | Transmission Type | Drive | Torque (Nm) | ATF (full capacity) L | ATF (change) L | ATF type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | DSG | FWD/AWD | 600 | 7,6 | 6 | G052182 |
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.
Which cars run with this gearbox?
| Brand | Model | Year | Type | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | A3 | 11-16 | 7 SP 4WD | L5 2.5L |
| Audi | Q3 | 11-16 | 7 SP F/4WD | L4 2.0L L5 2.5L |
| Audi | TT | 09-16 | 7 SP 4WD | L5 2.5L |
| Skoda | SUPERB | 15-16 | 7 SP 4WD | L4 2.0L |
| Volkswagen | CROSSBLUE | 16 | 7 SP F/4WD | L4 2.0L V6 2.5L |
| Volkswagen | GOLF | 14-16 | 7 SP F/4WD | L4 2.0L |
| Volkswagen | PASSAT | 14-16 | 7 SP 4WD | L4 2.0L |
| Volkswagen | SCIROCCO | 10-11 | 7 SP FWD | L4 2.0L |
| Volkswagen | SHARAN | 11 | 7 SP FWD | L4 2.0L |
| Volkswagen | TIGUAN | 10-16 | 7 SP F/4WD | L4 1.8L 2.0L |
| Volkswagen | TRANSPORTER | 09-16 | 7 SP F/4WD | L4 2.0L |