Hi guys..

After many months of searching I finally found an A3 that I love. It had perfect dealer maintenance, low mileage and is as far as a non-technician can tell, perfect. The engine is sweet though having been parked for a while before buying it I am tempted to service it.

However, after a long drive back I have noticed something I would consider odd about it, that others may not and I just want to be sure about it.

From a stop, at the lights for example, as I accelerate away, there is a slight lag and then a small jolt as the transmission engages. Once driving this is not noticeable, I just wondered if this lag was due to the AWD or whether something more sinister is at play? I guess I noticed a lack of tightness in response. Use of gas pedal did not immediately transfer to the wheels, rather there is this tiny delay and a small jolt. Anyone else have this?

 

This is the transmission at work. It is not a slushbox transmission but a dual clutch stick shift controlled by the computer. It tries to simulate a slushbox, so normally when you release the brakes, it will start slipping the clutch a bit so the car will creep forward. But if you get on the gas too soon, it will engage the clutch more rapidly thinking you are on the go, so you feel the jerk. The best way is to let go the brake and only after a short while, moderately get on the gas. You get on the gas after a short while instead of right away because you want the clutch to have started engaging, if possible.

 

Thank you for explaining. I had an old A4 V6 that was nothing but problems so I was just checking to see what's what. Many thanks.