DQ380, DQ381, 0DE, 0GC (DQ381-7, DSG7, S-Tronic)
DQ380, DQ381, 0DE, 0GC (DQ381-7, DSG7, S-Tronic)
0GC / DQ381-7 / DSG7 / S tronic
The Volkswagen Group 0GC (DQ381) is a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DSG/S tronic) introduced for MQB-platform vehicles and used in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive applications. It uses two oil-cooled multi-plate clutches controlled by an integrated electro-hydraulic mechatronic unit and is designed for applications producing up to approximately 420 Nm of torque. The DQ381 was introduced in European applications around 2017.
Specification: 7-speed dual-clutch transmission • DQ381 family • 0GC designation • Wet multi-plate dual clutch • Up to approx. 420 Nm torque capacity • Transverse installation • Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants • Electro-hydraulic mechatronic control • Integrated differential • Electronic clutch and gear selection.
Common Fault Codes
| Fault Code | Description |
|---|---|
| P1735 / P173500 | Position sensor for clutch 1 – electrical malfunction |
| P1736 / P173600 | Position sensor for clutch 2 – electrical malfunction |
| P179C / P179C00 | Main pressure valve – electrical fault |
| P2716 / P271600 | Pressure control valve 4 – electrical fault |
| P0607 / P060700 | Transmission control module malfunction |
| P175D / P175D00 | Clutch 1 opens unintentionally |
| P176E / P176E00 | Clutch 2 opens unintentionally |
| P175E / P175E00 | Clutch 1 closes unintentionally |
| P176F / P176F00 | Clutch 2 closes unintentionally |
| P176A / P176A00 | Gear selector 1 cannot be regulated |
Common DQ381 problems include mechatronic/TCU failure, clutch-position sensor faults, hydraulic pressure-control faults, solenoid or valve faults, clutch-control problems and gear-selector regulation faults. Typical symptoms include harsh or intermittent shifting, delayed engagement, loss of odd or even gears, loss of reverse, gearbox warning messages, limp mode and complete loss of gear selection.
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0GC / DQ381-7 / DSG7 / S tronic
The Volkswagen Group 0GC (DQ381) is a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DSG/S tronic) introduced for MQB-platform vehicles and used in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive applications. It uses two oil-cooled multi-plate clutches controlled by an integrated electro-hydraulic mechatronic unit and is designed for applications producing up to approximately 420 Nm of torque. The DQ381 was introduced in European applications around 2017.
Specification: 7-speed dual-clutch transmission • DQ381 family • 0GC designation • Wet multi-plate dual clutch • Up to approx. 420 Nm torque capacity • Transverse installation • Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants • Electro-hydraulic mechatronic control • Integrated differential • Electronic clutch and gear selection.
Common Fault Codes
| Fault Code | Description |
|---|---|
| P1735 / P173500 | Position sensor for clutch 1 – electrical malfunction |
| P1736 / P173600 | Position sensor for clutch 2 – electrical malfunction |
| P179C / P179C00 | Main pressure valve – electrical fault |
| P2716 / P271600 | Pressure control valve 4 – electrical fault |
| P0607 / P060700 | Transmission control module malfunction |
| P175D / P175D00 | Clutch 1 opens unintentionally |
| P176E / P176E00 | Clutch 2 opens unintentionally |
| P175E / P175E00 | Clutch 1 closes unintentionally |
| P176F / P176F00 | Clutch 2 closes unintentionally |
| P176A / P176A00 | Gear selector 1 cannot be regulated |
Common DQ381 problems include mechatronic/TCU failure, clutch-position sensor faults, hydraulic pressure-control faults, solenoid or valve faults, clutch-control problems and gear-selector regulation faults. Typical symptoms include harsh or intermittent shifting, delayed engagement, loss of odd or even gears, loss of reverse, gearbox warning messages, limp mode and complete loss of gear selection.