Can You Still Drive When the Death Flash Occurs?
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When the death flash occurs, it is not advisable to drive. It is recommended to immediately go to a 4S shop for repairs. Additional information is as follows: 1. Definition: DSG death flash refers to a malfunction in the DSG transmission where it cannot shift gears automatically normally, usually caused by an increase in transmission temperature. 2. Direct Shift Gearbox: Also known as S-Tronic transmission or Double-clutch Gearbox, its unique feature is that it shifts gears faster than other transmissions, delivers greater torque, and is more efficient. 3. Difference: DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) literally means 'direct shift gearbox' in Chinese. DSG differs from conventional semi-automatic transmission systems; it is based on a manual transmission rather than an automatic transmission, thus it is also a member of AMT (Automated Manual Transmission). The DSG transmission is the world's most advanced and revolutionary transmission system, first introduced to the world by Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Germany, in 2002. DSG can shift gears both manually and automatically, is easier to control than traditional automatic transmissions, can deliver more power, and reacts faster than manual transmissions.
When the transmission experiences the 'death flash,' I absolutely do not recommend driving. This refers to the gear indicator randomly flickering between D, N, or other gears, indicating severe internal transmission failure, such as a control unit malfunction or fluid contamination. Continuing to drive poses extreme risks—the vehicle may suddenly lose power, leading to rear-end collisions, or become uncontrollable during acceleration, causing accidents. With years of driving experience, I've seen many friends forced to make emergency stops on highways due to this issue, which is terrifying. You should immediately pull over to a safe area, turn off the engine, and call a tow truck to take it to a professional repair shop. The cause could range from simple solenoid valve issues to complex main unit damage—the longer you delay, the higher the repair costs, often running into thousands or even tens of thousands. Regularly changing transmission fluid every two years can effectively prevent such problems. In short, safety first—don’t risk driving.
