Rough downshifting

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09-05-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by davey001

I also have noticeably firm downshifting in my '14 TDI, at least compared to previous vehicles. Its noticeable some but not all of the time so gonna go with the flow for now unless it changes. Putting it down to the personality of the technology of this brand for now. Aside from that she is a beauty to drive and look at.

I've noticed the same in my '14 Q5 TDI at low speeds which is not bad but noticeable. It took time to get used to. I figured it was just a diesel thing...? I had an A4 2.0T loaner a couple of weeks ago and it didn't do that

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09-06-2014, 04:47 PM

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While my car was in the second time( they did a driving adaptation instead of standstill) the 14' q5 loaner had the same rough downshifting. Shop foreman who was working on my car said it was #1 complaint he receives on Q5. Audi programs transmission to utilize engine braking when coming to a stop. Especially when stopping quickly. Creates the rough downshift.

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09-06-2014, 07:05 PM

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I feel a little hesitation or the car trying to find the right gear when driving in town behind a slow car. No hesitation or shifts once the car is going above about 25 mph. Mine is a TDI

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09-06-2014, 09:10 PM

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We noticed the same issue with our 15' SQ5. Downshifts are very rough. We'll be taking it into the dealer soon among a couple of other issues.

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09-07-2014, 12:43 PM

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"Audi programs transmission to utilize engine braking "
And here I was, taught by a professional with many patents in his name, that "brake pads are much cheaper than rings and cylinder walls" so that engine braking was NOT a good idea.