DSG repair · DQ381

DQ381 DSG repair

The DQ381 is a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with a wet clutch, also known as the 0GC. It is a later wet-clutch family used across a wide range of Volkswagen Group models.

This page covers the symptoms most commonly associated with DQ381 faults, the mechatronic issues behind them, the fault codes that accompany them, and how to identify the correct mechatronic assembly or part.

Transmission overview

What makes the DQ381 different

The DQ381 uses a wet dual clutch and shares the general wet-clutch principle: the clutches run in oil, which cools them and supports higher torque and frequent use.

Faults on this family often involve hydraulic control, sensor behaviour and the transmission control unit, since the control strategy depends on precise feedback from the unit’s sensors.

The mechatronic assembly integrates the hydraulics and the electronics. When a valve, solenoid or sensor drifts, the symptoms usually appear first as shift-quality complaints.

Transmission familyDQ381 (7-speed wet DSG)
Also known as0GC
Clutch typeWet dual clutch
Gears7 forward
Factory code0GC
Symptoms

Common DQ381 symptoms

The symptoms below are the ones most frequently reported for this family. They are starting points for diagnosis — not a list of causes. Any one of them can be produced by more than one underlying issue.

Juddering on pull-away

Vibration felt through the vehicle as it moves from standstill, often most noticeable on the 1st-to-2nd transition and more pronounced when cold.

Delayed engagement of D or R

A pause between selecting D or R and the vehicle actually moving, or an abrupt take-up of drive.

Flashing PRNDS or warning lamp

The gear indicator flashes, usually with a transmission warning message — a strong indicator of a control-side fault.

Limp mode

The transmission restricts available gears, often leaving only odd or only even gears, and refuses to shift normally.

Loss of drive

The vehicle does not move when a gear is selected, or loses drive while driving. The most serious symptom — diagnose promptly.

No reverse gear

Reverse becomes difficult or impossible to engage, sometimes with a grinding noise.

Mechatronic faults

Known mechatronic-related issues

These are the mechatronic-side issues most often associated with this family. The mechatronic unit contains the hydraulic control and the electronics, so faults here frequently produce the symptoms above.

  • Hydraulic pressure loss. Worn seals, a tired accumulator or internal leakage reduce the pressure available to operate the clutches and shift forks.
  • Solenoid and valve faults. Sticking or electrically failed solenoids prevent the unit from directing pressure correctly, producing harsh or missing shifts.
  • Sensor faults. Speed and position sensors inside the unit can fail or drift, leaving the control unit without reliable feedback.
  • Electronics and connector faults. Heat and vibration can crack solder joints or corrode the connector, causing intermittent or permanent faults.
Fault codes

Documented DQ381 fault codes

31 documented codes are listed for this family. Select a row to expand the detail, or open the full family page.

CodeDescription CategoryStatus
P0607 Control module — implausible operation / hardware related Internal control unit (TCU) Review
P0715 Input / turbine speed sensor A — circuit Speed sensor Review
P074A Gear 1 — incorrect ratio Gear ratio / gear loss Review
P0810 Clutch position control error Clutch faults Review
P0C2900 Auxiliary transmission fluid pump — driver circuit / activation implausible Hydraulic pressure Review
P0C2B00 Auxiliary transmission fluid pump — performance / control fault Hydraulic pressure Review
P1735 Clutch 1 position sensor — electrical malfunction Clutch faults Review
P1736 Clutch 2 position sensor — electrical malfunction Clutch faults Review
P173E Valve 1 — partial transmission 1 electrical malfunction Valve / solenoid electrical Review
P173F Valve 2 — partial transmission 1 electrical malfunction Valve / solenoid electrical Review
P174A Valve 3 — partial transmission 1 electrical malfunction Valve / solenoid electrical Review
P174C Valve 1 — partial transmission 2 electrical malfunction Valve / solenoid electrical Review
P174D Valve 2 — partial transmission 2 electrical malfunction Valve / solenoid electrical Review
P174E Valve 3 — partial transmission 2 electrical malfunction Valve / solenoid electrical Review
P175D Clutch 1 — opens unintentionally Clutch faults Review
P175E Clutch 1 — closes unintentionally Clutch faults Review
P176A Gear selector 1 — cannot be regulated Gear selection Review
P176B Gear selector 2 — cannot be regulated Gear selection Review
P176C Gear selector 3 — cannot be regulated Gear selection Review
P176D Gear selector 4 — cannot be regulated Gear selection Review
P176E Clutch 2 — opens unintentionally Clutch faults Review
P176F Clutch 2 — closes unintentionally Clutch faults Review
P179C Main pressure valve — electrical malfunction Valve / solenoid electrical Review
P17BF Hydraulic pump system overload protection Hydraulic pressure Review
P187E Auxiliary transmission hydraulic pump — related control / leakage fault Hydraulic pressure Review
P189A Hydraulic pressure / auxiliary pump fault (specialist variant) Hydraulic pressure Review
P189C Function restriction — insufficient pressure build-up Hydraulic pressure Review
P2711 Unexpected mechanical gear disengagement Gear ratio / gear loss Review
P2716 Pressure control solenoid — performance / electrical fault Valve / solenoid electrical Review
P2765 Input speed sensor 2 — electrical fault Speed sensor Review
U0101 Lost communication with TCM Communication Review
Mechatronic unit

DQ381 mechatronic replacement unit

A replacement mechatronic assembly for this family, with an exchange option agreed manually by email.

DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711 (0GC 927 711). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711A

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711A (0GC 927 711 A). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711B

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711B (0GC 927 711 B). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711C

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711C (0GC 927 711 C). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711D

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711D (0GC 927 711 D). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711E

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711E (0GC 927 711 E). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711F

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711F (0GC 927 711 F). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711G

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711G (0GC 927 711 G). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711H

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711H (0GC 927 711 H). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711J

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711J (0GC 927 711 J). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711K

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711K (0GC 927 711 K). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711L

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711L (0GC 927 711 L). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711M

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711M (0GC 927 711 M). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711N

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711N (0GC 927 711 N). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711P

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711P (0GC 927 711 P). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711Q

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711Q (0GC 927 711 Q). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927711R

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927711R (0GC 927 711 R). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC325025

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC325025 (0GC 325 025). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC325025A

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC325025A (0GC 325 025 A). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC325025B

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC325025B (0GC 325 025 B). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC325025C

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC325025C (0GC 325 025 C). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC325025D

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC325025D (0GC 325 025 D). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC325025E

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC325025E (0GC 325 025 E). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC325065G

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC325065G (0GC 325 065 G). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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DQ381 Exchange available

DQ381 DSG mechatronic unit — 0GC927709A

Refurbished DSG mechatronic unit for the DQ381 (7-speed wet DSG), OEM part number 0GC927709A (0GC 927 709 A). Supplied as a complete assembly with the integrated control electronics.

Replacement unit EUR 880.00
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Frequently asked

DQ381 repair questions

What does DQ381 repair usually involve?

Most DQ381 faults that reach the mechatronic are addressed by replacing the mechatronic assembly, or by replacing the specific part indicated by the fault code. A diagnostic scan and the vehicle details confirm which.

Can the DQ381 be repaired rather than replaced?

Some issues are part-level, others are assembly-level. We confirm the correct approach from the fault codes, the symptoms and the part number before quoting.

Do you supply parts as well as assemblies for the DQ381?

Yes. Selected parts for this family are listed on the DQ381 parts page, and mechatronic assemblies on the DQ381 mechatronics page.

Send us your DQ381 details

Tell us the symptoms, the part number and any fault codes, and we will confirm the correct DQ381 unit or part by email.