I've got a 2018 S5 that I absolutely love, but yesterday it started jerking pretty badly when I was crawling through traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road – like it was struggling to decide which gear to pick when I was trying to accelerate gently. I pulled over, turned the car off, and when I restarted it, it seemed fine for the rest of the drive home. But now I'm paranoid that it's an early sign of mechatronic failure, and I'm not sure if I should risk driving it to a workshop or just get it towed. I've read online that these DSG boxes can sometimes act up when the fluid is old or the adaptation values are off, but they can also be a prelude to a very expensive repair. I'm based in Dubai and I really need to find a specialist who can properly diagnose it without just quoting me for a full replacement straight away. If you're unsure about what to check first or want to understand the common issues with these gearboxes, I'd say get more info on the typical diagnostic process before you decide what to do next. Has anyone here had a similar jerking experience with their S tronic and can tell me what the actual fix ended up being? I'm hoping it's just a fluid change or adaptation reset, but I'm trying to brace myself for the worst.
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