DSG gearbox compatibility codes

[dangerdan]

hi all ive just bought my self a 2007 A3 Sline 140bhp 2.0TDI only to discover the gearbox is fit for the scrap yard! :aargh4: this is due to some numpty puting atf oil in it so i have to find my self a new gearbox( fun times ) my gearbox code is GLU but every box i find for sale has completely codes could some one give me some advice on what code boxs will fit ? ( plug and play without coding ) Engine code is BKU if that makes any difference


many thanks

[dangerdan]

does no one any have infomation on this?

[Crasher]

This is a minefield subject, one of my customers is currently searching for an S4 DSG box as the £8K for a new Audi unit is a bit stiff! Personally I won't find one for him as I don't want the responsibility but I am advising him on each one he finds. There is no such box as a GLU, it would have to be a JPJ or possibly an HXS.

[dangerdan]

Hi crash thanks for the reply

Ah well the sticker with the codes on is missing that was the information I was given by the gearbox company they had to ring someone up to get it apparently

That could also be the reason why I'm having such a hard time finding a box with glu lol

Do you know how I can find out the correct info ?

Thanks

[Doctle Odd]

Ring a main dealer they should be able to tell off the reg/vin

[dangerdan]

Just rung up another Audi parts supplier they said the box code is JLU does this sound correct to you guys ? Next step is main dealer if not

[Crasher]

JLU is a good applicable code, for a manual.....

[dangerdan]

Oh right well now I'm completely baffled

So my registration brings up a manual car as well as my chassis plate by the looks of things any ideas what's goin in here ?

The car was bought from a salvage yard just needing a respray no panel dmg ( and a gearbox now ) its done 30k and is mint inside and underneath mileage is correct and mot,s tie up it has everything required to be a dsg everything works perfectly too

Is there a code on the box it self ? If so do you know where abouts it is ?

Thanks for all the help I'm losing my mind with this thing tried to get a cheap car to save to move out and it's bit me in the back side !

[Doctle Odd]

Is it a clone? Why was it salvage?

[dangerdan]

Was in salvage for bein keyed up every panel basically and 2 tires put tires on it and found gearbox is noisy then found atf oil in it

So basically the bell end who owned it put the wrong oil in the box screwed the box up then decided to do an insurance job on it by keying every panel I'm waiting for the log book to come back so I can trace the previous owner and tell him about himself ...

[Doctle Odd]

Was in salvage for bein keyed up every panel basically and 2 tires put tires on it and found gearbox is noisy then found atf oil in it

So basically the bell end who owned it put the wrong oil in the box screwed the box up then decided to do an insurance job on it by keying every panel I'm waiting for the log book to come back so I can trace the previous owner and tell him about himself ...

I can only suggest you leave the previous owner out of it, he sold it for scrap or salvage not a runner

[Crasher]

You bought insurance salvage and you are whinging, God give me strength!

[Doctle Odd]

But when he traces the previous owner.....

[dangerdan]

Well as you can imagine I'm not exactly over the moon the box problem wasn't listed but it's done now and I'm trying to fix the problem

Back to the problem anyway I got the code HFQ or HFO off the box it self any ideas. What's compatible ?

Thanks for the help

[Crasher]

It is an HFQ but that is odd as it is a 11/2004 > 5/2005 build dates box. The GPT, GYN, HLE, HFQ, HQL, HXS, JPJ, KCU, KMX could in theory be used but judging by the specifics of an HFQ installation, only the JPJ, HXS and HQL are considered to be the same.

[dangerdan]

Thanks for the reply crasher

I've managed to locate a HLE and a JPJ so by what your saying my best bet to keep everything the same is the go for the jpj / hxs or hql

Many thanks crash you've been a massive help

[Crasher]

If I had the choice between the two I would certainly go for the one the parts system groups together with the one already fitted as being the same VAG replacement exchange and new unit part number, so the JPJ as using the HLE could potentially cause compatibility issues with the engine ECU.

[dangerdan]

I've ordered a jpj its apparently done 50k and works perfectly so Ill fit it soon as it comes

Thank you very much for your help crash would never of got round this problem without it

[Crasher]

Change the oil and filter when you fit it.