DSG Transmission Concepts

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Gear selection linkages in DSG differ from traditional manual transmission.

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DSG uses selector forks, rods, detents, and interlock mechanisms differently than manual transmissions.

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Purpose of electronic control in DSG.

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Electronic control systems in DSG manage gear shifts.

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Automatic engagement in DSG

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Clutches engage and disengage automatically.

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DSG gear sequence

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One clutch disengages while the other engages the next gear.

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Modern DSG system

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Uses electronic sensors and a shift by wire system for gear selection.

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Image of a gear selector in a DSG system

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Illustrates the gear selector used in a modern DSG system.

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Electronic feedback in DSG

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Mimics the tactile feeling provided by mechanical detents in manual transmission.

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Role of interlock system in gear selection

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Ensures only one gear can be selected at a time.

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Unsafe driving conditions

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Prevented by shift safety protocols in DSGs.

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Role of friction in the blocking ring

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Helps align the speeds of the gears before engagement.