Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Volkswagen DSG transmission work?

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 8, Golf 8, Golf Viii - Years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Part: Transmission

See other generations:
Video tutorial

In this video we see how the DSG gearbox of Volkswagen cars works: it is a dual-clutch gearbox, which ensures greater driving comfort, optimizing fuel consumption. The automatic gearbox ensures a more relaxed driving experience, as there is no need to use the clutch.

The gear lever has a button on the front, which allows us to switch between different positions of the gearbox: "P" is for parking; "R" is for reverse, and the parking sensors and, where installed, the rear camera are automatically activated. "N" is for neutral, while "D" stands for drive, which is the driving position.

By simply pushing the lever down to the right, we enter "S" mode, which is sport mode to simulate a manual gearbox: pushing the lever up will increase the gear, and pushing it down will decrease it.


Posted on 17 June 2025 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

How to Reset the DSG Gearbox in the Volkswagen Golf?
How to Reset the DSG Gearbox in the Volkswagen Golf?
Volkswagen Golf (2012-2019 / MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII) In this tutorial, we will see how to reset the DSG gearbox in the Volkswagen Golf, a very simple and quick operation, to be performed as a troublesho…
Removing and Replacing the DSG Gear Knob on the Volkswagen Golf
Removing and Replacing the DSG Gear Knob on the Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf (2008-2012 / Golf 6, MK 6, 5K1, Golf VI) In today's video tutorial, you will learn how to remove the DSG automatic gear knob on the Volkswagen Golf by following the instructions below. First…
How to Replace the Mechatronics of the DSG Gearbox
How to Replace the Mechatronics of the DSG Gearbox
Volkswagen Golf (2012-2019 / MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII) In today's video, see how to dismantle the mechatronics of the DSG gearbox in Volkswagen group cars. Specifically, this applies to a Golf GTD, but it…

Other guides you may be interested in

Where to Find and How to Remove the Spare Wheel of a Peugeot 5008?

The spare wheel of a Peugeot 5008 is located under the rear of the vehicle. To remove it, you need to lift the third row of seats to access the fixing bolt that holds the spare wheel in position. Using the correct spanner, proceed to unscrew the fixing bolt until the wheel is no longer secured. At this point, you can extract the spare wheel from underneath the vehicle. Once you have completed this step, you are free to fit the spare wheel. Ensure you correctly remount the spare wheel and securely tighten the fixing bolt when you are finished.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos