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How to roll a auto

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 3:27 pm
by TrebleTA
So as some of you may remember, Ive just got a dsg polo, I've always had a manual before.
My question is. In my manual I could brop the handbrake and roll the car, its been so long, I can not think how to do it with the auto, with the car turned off. When I tried to move the lever, it would not, also then apon starting i could hear a rattle under the car, it stopped once I drove off. Next day I tried to move to leave again, knowing it would not move, just to see if I got the rattle and did, only notice when I did the above, got cars first mot etc Oct so will get them to look, but how do I roll the car?

Re: How to roll a auto

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:51 pm
by MikeDO
I would have thought that you need to start the engine and put it in Neutral, then take the hand brake off.

Re: How to roll a auto

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 6:19 pm
by TrebleTA
There must be a way to roll the car, there is many reasons why, and supplying power to do so should not be needed. something simple on a manual.

P.s I'm guessing there be like a pin hole under the gear lever boot?

Re: How to roll a auto

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 7:16 pm
by iichel
i think you can put it into neutral with the engine off and otherwise there is a red emergency pin below the shift boot you can pull

Re: How to roll a auto

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:06 pm
by Casbantam
TrebleTA wrote: Wed Aug 14, 2024 3:27 pm So as some of you may remember, Ive just got a dsg polo, I've always had a manual before.
My question is. In my manual I could brop the handbrake and roll the car, its been so long, I can not think how to do it with the auto, with the car turned off. When I tried to move the lever, it would not, also then apon starting i could hear a rattle under the car, it stopped once I drove off. Next day I tried to move to leave again, knowing it would not move, just to see if I got the rattle and did, only notice when I did the above, got cars first mot etc Oct so will get them to look, but how do I roll the car?
Sorry, don't want to hijack the post but how are you finding the Dsg? I like you have always had manual and are considering Dsg. Are you enjoying the experience?
Thanks

Re: How to roll a auto

Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2024 7:30 pm
by ad_182_uk
Turn ignition on but don't put foot on brake. Move lever to N, handbrake off, push.