Per-gearbox detail
TVS write software for nine VW Audi Group transmissions: DQ200, DQ250, DQ380 / DQ381, DQ400, DQ500, DL501, DL382, DL800 and VL381. Tap any gearbox below for the full stage / generation breakdown and application notes. Every TVS flash is quoted per car — call 0161 776 0777 to confirm the right stage and price for your gearbox. Not sure which box is in your car? Send the chassis number and we'll confirm.
DQ200Audi · VW · Seat · Skoda
Used in VAG models from 2007 onwards, mostly with 1.0–1.9 litre engines. The DQ200 was the first 7-speed DSG and the only one with a dry clutch — it's known for clutch wear, particularly versus its predecessor the DQ250. TVS developed dedicated software for it in 2011 to address the issue; without proper calibration tuned cars will damage the box. Holds up to 350hp / 420Nm with TVS software.
1.6 TDI · 1.9 TDI · 1.2 TSI · 1.4 TSI · 1.8 TSI · 1.6 TSI
| DSG Software | Drivability Upgrade |
Max Torque | Note | Gen III MQB 2013+ |
Gen II 2009–2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivability Upgrade | Yes | 280Nm | — | Please Call | Please Call |
| Stage 2+ | Yes | 400Nm | Most options | Please Call | Please Call |
| Stage 3 | Yes | 400Nm | Full options | Please Call | Please Call |
DQ250Audi · VW · Seat · Skoda
Used in VAG models from 2003 onwards, mostly with 2.0 litre and 3.2 V6 engines. Also known as 02E — Volkswagen's first DSG and barely changed since. Strong, reliable, well understood. Holds up to 600hp / 650Nm with TVS software.
2.0 T(F)SI · 2.0 TDI · 3.2–3.6 V6 · 1.9 TDI · 1.4 TSI · 1.8 TSI
| DSG Software | Drivability Upgrade |
Max Torque | Note | Gen III MQB 2013+ |
Gen II 2009–2013 |
Gen I 2003–2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivability Upgrade | Yes | Depends on stock file | — | POA | POA | POA |
| Stage 2+ | Yes | 500Nm | Most options | Please Call | Please Call | Please Call |
| Stage 3 | Yes | 600Nm | Full options | Please Call | Please Call | Please Call |
| Stage 4 | Yes | 750Nm | Race clutch | Please Call | Please Call | Please Call |
DQ380 / DQ381Audi · VW
From 2015. A smaller version of the DQ500, fitted to later MQB platforms (similar in concept to the box on the Audi RS3 / TT RS). Holds up to 600hp / 700Nm with TVS software.
1.8 TSI · 2.0 TSI
| DSG Software | Drivability Upgrade |
Max Torque | Note | Gen III 2015+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivability Upgrade | Yes | Depends on stock file | — | POA |
| Stage 2+ | Yes | 600Nm | Most options | Please Call |
| Stage 3 | Yes | 700Nm | Full options | Please Call |
| Stage 4 | Yes | 850Nm | Race clutch | Please Call |
DQ400Audi · VW (hybrids)
6-speed hybrid, mainly Golf 7 GTE and Audi A3 e-tron. The clutch housing is modified to make space for the hybrid electric motor; the box is paired exclusively with the 1.4 TSI. The Jetta 1.4 TSI hybrid uses a different 7-speed DSG. Holds up to 500hp / 600Nm with TVS software.
1.4 TSI
| DSG Software | Drivability Upgrade |
Max Torque | Note | Gen III 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivability Upgrade | Yes | ± 350Nm | — | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage I | No | 410Nm | — | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II | No | 500Nm | — | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II+ | Yes | 500Nm | Most options | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage III | Yes | 580Nm | Full options | Please Call |
Stage IV is not offered on DQ400.
DQ500Audi · VW · Seat · Skoda
VW Transporter from 2009 onwards, plus Audi RS3 / TT RS, Audi Q3 and VW Tiguan. The strongest transversal DSG in the VAG range — used on heavier vehicles and serious power. Holds up to 800hp / 1000Nm with TVS software. Two pricing tables apply: one for Tiguan / Q3 / Transporter applications, one for the higher-output RS3 / TT RS calibrations.
2.0 TDI · 2.0 TSI
| DSG Software | Drivability Upgrade |
Max Torque | Note | Gen III 2015+ |
Gen II 2009–2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivability Upgrade | Yes | Depends on stock file | — | Please Call | Please Call |
| Stage 2+ | Yes | 700Nm | Most options | Please Call | Please Call |
| Stage 3 | Yes | 800Nm | Full options | Please Call | Please Call |
| Stage 4 | Yes | 1000Nm | Race clutch | Please Call | Please Call |
2.5 TFSI MED9 · 2.5 TSI MED17
| DSG Software | Drivability Upgrade |
Max Torque | Note | Gen III MQB 2015+ MED17 |
Gen II 2011–2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivability Upgrade | Yes | Depends on stock file | — | POA | POA |
| Stage 2+ | Yes | 700Nm | Most options | Please Call | Please Call |
| Stage 3 | Yes | 800Nm | Full options | Please Call | Please Call |
| Stage 4 | Yes | 1000Nm | Race clutch | Please Call | Please Call |
DL501Audi
7-speed wet-clutch, longitudinal mount. Used in Audi quattro models — A4 / A5 / Q5 / A6 / A7 / S4 / S5 / RS4 / S6 from 2009 onwards. Audi designed it to handle 1000Nm at 10,000rpm; cars built 2009–2013 had reliability issues that TVS software resolves alongside hardware repair where needed. Holds up to 1000hp / 1000Nm with TVS software. Two pricing tables apply: one for the standard quattro range (excluding S / RS), and one for the higher-output S / RS calibrations.
2.0 TDI · 3.0 TDI · 2.0 TSI · 3.0 T
| DSG Software | Drivability Upgrade |
Max Torque | Note | Gen III 2013+ |
Gen II 2008–2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivability Upgrade | Yes | Depends on stock file | — | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage I | No | 600Nm | — | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II | No | 700Nm | — | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II+ | Yes | 700Nm | Most options | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage III | Yes | 800Nm | Full options | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage IV | Yes | 1000Nm | Race clutch | Please Call | Please Call |
4.2 V8 · 3.0 TSI · 4.0 TSI
| DSG Software | Drivability Upgrade |
Max Torque | Note | Gen II 2013+ |
Gen I 2009–2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivability Upgrade | Yes | Depends on stock file | — | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage I | No | 600Nm | — | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II | No | 700Nm | — | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II+ | Yes | 700Nm | Most options | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage III | Yes | 800Nm | Full options | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage IV | Yes | 1000Nm | Race clutch | Please Call | Please Call |
DL501 work is workshop-only and often paired with hardware repair. Send the chassis number for a fixed quote.
DL382Audi
2.0 TDI · 3.0 TDI · 1.8 TSI · 2.0 TSI
| DSG Software | Drivability Upgrade |
Max Torque | Note | Gen III 2014+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivability Upgrade | Yes | Depends on stock file | — | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage I | No | 500Nm | — | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II | No | 600Nm | — | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II+ | Yes | 600Nm | Most options | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage III | Yes | 700Nm | Full options | Please Call |
Stage IV is not offered on DL382.
DL382 work is workshop-only. Send the chassis number for a fixed quote.
DL800Audi
4.2 FSI
| DSG Software | Drivability Upgrade |
Max Torque | Note | 2013+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivability upgrade | Yes | 650Nm | — | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage I | No | 700Nm | — | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II | No | 800Nm | — | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II+ | Yes | 800Nm | Most options | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage III | Yes | 1000Nm | Full options | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage IV | Yes | 1200+Nm | Race clutch | Please Call |
DL800 work is workshop-only. Send the chassis number for a fixed quote.
VL381 (0AW)Audi
1.6 TDI · 2.0 TDI · 2.7 TDI · 3.0 TDI · 1.8 TSI · 2.0 TSI
| DSG Software | Drivability Upgrade |
Max Torque | Note | Gen III 2013+ |
Gen II 2008–2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivability Upgrade | Yes | — | — | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage I | No | 450Nm | — | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II | No | 450Nm | — | Please Call | Please Call |
| Tuning Stage II+ | Yes | 450Nm | Most options | Please Call | Please Call |
Stage III and Stage IV are not offered on VL381.
VL381 work is workshop-only. Send the chassis number for a fixed quote.
What you get at each stage
Drivability Upgrade is the smoothness-and-longevity package — sharper shift programs and a kinder thermal regime, no torque uplift. Stage 2+ adds the full performance pack and launch control on top. Stage 3 unlocks race mode. Stage 4 brings the race-clutch calibrations and the boost-on-launch "rally sound" feature. The grid below shows the canonical TVS option set; the Stage 1 and Stage 2 columns remain available on older platforms (DQ400, DL501, DL382, DL800, VL381) and are listed for reference. DQ200 has a couple of model-specific tweaks (see footnote).
| Feature | Drivability Upgrade |
Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 2+ | Stage 3 | Stage 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved Drivability | ||||||
| Optimised D shift program | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optimised S shift program | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optimised M shift program | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optimised cruise-control program | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Life Extender | ||||||
| 1st gear de- or re-activation (optional) | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Improved clutch cooling | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Improved thermo-management | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||||||
| Increased maximum clutch pressure (bar) | — | — | 14–16 | 14–16 | 18–19 | 18–19 |
| Necessary torque limiters raised | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Improved up- and down-shifting speed (D + S + M mode) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Improved shifting paddles response | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Improved take-off (D + S + M mode) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Improved torque reduction during shifting (D + S + M mode) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customised upshift RPM setpoints up to 8000 rpm | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customised downshift RPM setpoints | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full manual M mode (optional) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic upshift de-activation | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic downshift de-activation | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kick-down de-activation | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Race mode without torque reduction (optional) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| DSG race-clutch calibrations | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Special clutch characteristics calibration | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Special anti-judder take-off functionality | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Launch Control | ||||||
| Improved LC response time for quicker launches | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-step LC RPM limits | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Different LC modes for D / S / M mode | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LC with ESP-on activation | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boost-on-launch mode (rally sound) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional | ||||||
| Gear Display Indicator (MFA) activation | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reduced engine braking | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coasting disabling | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
DQ200 footnote. The DQ200 swaps the optimised cruise-control row for TVS's patented improved-clutch-control feature, and adds a vibration-bump reduction during 1st-to-2nd gear acceleration. It tops out at Stage 3 / 400Nm and doesn't get Stage 4 / race-clutch calibrations. Call 0161 776 0777 for the full DQ200-specific list.
DL501, DL382, DL800 and VL381 follow the same broad pattern but each has small variations — we'll confirm the exact line items when you book.
TVS DSG FAQ
Do I really need DSG software with my engine remap?
If your remap pushes torque past ~350Nm, yes. Three things go wrong without it. Clutch slip typically appears around 2000rpm once the turbo loads up — easy to miss at first, harder to ignore over 6–24 months. Power cuts kick in higher up the rev range because the factory DSG actively limits engine output once torque crosses ~350Nm; some tuners try to disable that safety net in the engine ECU, which leaves the box defenceless and almost always ends in failure. Rough shifts at full throttle and slow launch control because the factory shift parameters are mapped for stock torque. TVS software addresses all three at the box itself.
Is it a tweak of the factory file or a full re-write?
A full re-write. TVS keep your original software ID on file but write a complete TVS calibration from scratch — rather than the modify-and-ship approach most tuners use. That avoids the bugs and incompatibilities that come from layering changes on top of factory updates. TVS-Engineering's workshop sees roughly 2,000 DSG repairs a year, which informs which factory files are safe to start from and which to avoid.
How much torque can it hold?
Depends on your gearbox. DQ200 tops out around 400Nm at Stage 3; DQ250 around 750Nm at Stage 4; DQ380 / DQ381 around 850Nm; DQ500 up to 1000Nm; DL501 up to 1000Nm; DL800 up to 1200+Nm at Stage IV. Per-gearbox tables above show the exact figures.
What about launch control?
Launch control gets faster and more aggressive once the gearbox is properly calibrated. The factory map slows it down to protect the clutch; TVS sharpens the engagement and lets the box do its job. Multi-step LC RPM limits and a boost-on-launch "rally sound" mode are part of the option set.
How long does it take?
Plan for around two hours including diagnostics and a road test. We'll usually pair the DSG flash with the engine remap on the same visit so the calibrations are matched from day one.
Other tuning routes
Ready for a TVS DSG flash?
Send us your car details and we'll come back with a fixed quote and the next available slot — pair it with an engine remap on the same visit for a properly matched calibration.