2006 VW TDI DSG- CONFIRMED DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL FAILING

This is what a Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) that is falling apart sounds like.
I caught it before it totally flew apart!
If you hear this sound- get it checked by a reputable shop ASAP.
This is a common problem with this model, and it is well known and documented that the DMF is weak.
Noticed the noise at 105,000 km.
Dealer was selectivly ignorant of the issue when pressed- as soon as the warranty ran out- surprise...surprise......the dealer noticed that the DMF was faulty!
Replaced at 122,000KM.
I no longer have the car- sold it as the 2006 Jetta TDI's are starting to show that they are true lemons.
In addition- the cam shaft and the lifters self destructed around 165000km.
The car was used as a highway commuter.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 2006
• Jetta
• TDI
• with
• DSG-
• Damaged
• Dual
• Mass
• Flywheel

[jarvo2006uk]

Luks and sounds as gud as it left VW, id run it for anova 100k n see if it beds in.......

[vikingofengland]

My 2006 Skoda 2.0 TDI DSG makes the same noise and was told today it could be the DMF so thanks, this video and other comments confirms it.

[down1plus2]

I have a 2006 TDI automatic and it makes a rattling noise. I was told my flywheels are bad....$1,300 to replace.

[lvchap]

Damnit, I hear that from mine as well - 200k miles... FML!

[DizzlerDazzler]

vw passat... the loudest diesel ever :D

[morgz84]

Have recently had the same delight with my 2006 Mondeo TDCI. First noticed the scrapey noise at the front about 2 months ago and had the clutch slip a few times under heavy acceleration. Have literally driven it to death whilst saving to get it fixed. Starter motor has gradually given up due to all the shit coming off the DMF and now the engine won't even run properly. Presumably solenoid permanently stuck and inhibiting the engine.

I'll take plenty of lube to the garage with me.

[egn83b]

DMF = SHIT

[st3reo23]

On my 2006 TDI (manual) I have that EXACT sound, it's a specific rattle that goes on at about a few sec intervals.

I noticed that when the engine is cold it does it almost continuously, but when it gets to operating temperature it only does that at about 4-5 seconds apart.

Indeed it's a bit hard to notice over the specific TDI PD sound, but if you know your car you`ll notice it quickly.

[urbex2007]

hard to spot with a diesel as they do clatter a bit - it takes a trained ear!

[chelban11]

do you have another simptom..like vibrating when accelerating...or something?