01V Trans DTC To 00638

Audi A6 - 5 Spd.
Automatic Transmission 01V On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
01-53
TCM DTC's up to 00638 / P1767 (A6 5 Speed 01V Model 1998 >)
VAG, iScan, VDS
Tool Display
VAG, iScan, VDS

tool
No DTC If "No DTC recognized" appears after performing repairs, the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) is completed.
recognized!
In the event that the automatic transmission does not operate properly despite fault-free On Board
Diagnostic (OBD), perform the following:
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Page 01-196
Checking the measuring value blocks (torque converter slip speed, transmission output signal RPM and
transmission input signal RPM, torque clutch open/closed, information from engine control module or
other control modules which are connected to the transmission control module Self-study programs)
Page 01-196
If necessary, continue malfunction troubleshooting according to malfunction recognition program.

Audi A6 - 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
01-54
VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Display Possible cause Corrective action
VAG, iScan, VDSPro tool

00258 P0753 Wiring open circuit or short to - Check wiring and connections according to
Ground/positive wiring diagram2)
Solenoid valve 1 Solenoid valve 1 -N88- - Read measured value block page 01-196 ;
-N88- malfunctioning display group number 0053)
Open circuit1) - Perform Output Diagnostic Test Mode Page
01-173
Short to
Ground1) - Perform electrical check from Page 01-
Short to
positive1)
1) One of these indications is also displayed for the relevant component.
2)First check harness connectors for contact corrosion and water ingress, replace if necessary. If there are malfunctions
indicated for solenoid valves, pay particular attention to the 16-pin harness connector at transmission between valve body and
cable harness.
3)Pay attention to which hydraulic control the transmission has when selecting measuring value block. For a more detailed
description, from page 01-196 under "Read measuring value block".
Notes for malfunction recognition for DTC 00258 / P0753:
Short circuit to B+ is already checked with ignition switched on. During operation, all malfunction types are
01-55

Ground/positive wiring diagram 2)
Solenoid valve 2 Solenoid valve 2 -N89- - Read measured value block page 01-196 ;
-N89- malfunctioning display group number 0053)
Open circuit1) - Perform Output Diagnostic Test Mode Page
01-173
Short to
Ground1) - Perform electrical check from Page 01-
Short to
positive1)
cable harness.
Note:
For malfunction recognition for DTC 00260 / P0758:

01-56

00262 P0763 Open circuit or short circuit - Check wires and harness connectors
to Ground (GND) according to wiring diagram 2)
Solenoid valve 3 Solenoid valve 3 -N90- - Read measuring value block page 01-
-N90- faulty
196 ; Display group number 005 3)
Open circuit/short circuit - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
to Ground 1) page 01-173
Short circuit to B+ 1) - Perform electrical test page 01-283
cable harness.
Note:
01-57

-N91- faulty
cable harness.
01-58

-N92- faulty
Solenoid valve 6 Solenoid valve 6 -N93 faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-
-N93- 196 ; Display group number 6 3)
cable harness.
01-59

Solenoid valve 7 Solenoid valve 7 -N94 faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-
-N94-
cable harness.
01-60
VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Possible cause Corrective action

Display

00293 P0705 Open circuit or short circuit to - Check wires and harness connectors according to
Ground (GND) or B+ wiring diagram 1)
Multi-function transmission Voltage supply of multi-function - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ;
range switch -F125 transmission range switch has an
Display group number 4 2)
open circuit
Multi-function transmission range

switch -F125 faulty
Unplausible signal Connector to multi-function - Perform electrical test page 01-283
transmission range switch not
connected - If necessary, replace multi-function transmission
range switch -F125
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,

Repair Group 37; Multi-function transmission range
switch, replacing
1) First check 8-pin connectors for contact corrosion and ingress of water; replace if necessary.
01-61
VAG, iScan, VDS Possible cause Corrective action

Tool Display
VAG, iScan, VDS

tool
00296 P1704 Short circuit to Ground (GND) between - Check wires and harness connectors according to wiring
-F8 and transmission control module diagram
Kick down switch Open circuit in wiring between -F8 and - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
-F8- transmission control module
group number 8 1)
Short circuit to Kick down switch -F8 faulty - Perform electrical test page 01-283
Ground
- Adjust or replace accelerator pedal cable
Repair Manual, Fuel Supply System, Repair Group 20,

accelerator pedal mechanism, repairing - Front and All
Wheel Drive
Note:
For DTC 00296 / P1704:
Requirements for malfunction recognition: throttle position signal is OK, throttle position value is less than 25 % and kick
down input at Transmission Control Module (TCM) is shorted to Ground (GND) (equivalent to kick down signal).
Short circuit to B+ between kick down switch -F8- and TCM cannot be detected by OBD.
01-62

Display

00297 P0722 Open circuit or short circuit to - Check wires and harness connectors according to wiring
Ground (GND) or B+ diagram 1)
transmission Vehicle Shielding for transmission Vehicle - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
Speed Sensor (VSS) - Speed Sensor (VSS) -G38- faulty
group number 001 1)
G38-
- Perform electrical test page 01-283
- Replace -G38- if necessary

Repair Group 38; transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor
(VSS) -G38- replacing
Incorrect engine or transmission - Repair malfunction as described for DTC 00529, 17101
RPM signal
ATF level not OK - Check ATF level
No signal Faulty or incorrect converter
Repair Group 37, checking and changing ATF
- Check torque converter code
Continued
1) First check harness connectors for contact corrosion and water ingress, replace if necessary.
01-63

Display

(Continuation for DTC
00297)
00297 P0722
- Read measuring value block, Display group number 004 to 006 1)

Clutch/brake slip or page 01-196 and determine which elements are faulty and which
Transmission Vehicle solenoid valve faulty are not active while driving.
Speed Sensor (VSS) -G38-
No signal
Note:
The DTC recognition process includes a plausibility test: the ratio of transmission RPM to engine RPM and transmission
input RPM with the gear currently engaged is implausible. Requirement for test: a driving mode must definitely be selected
(not P or D) or between gate positions and the shift must be complete.
01-64

Ground/positive wiring diagram 3)
Transmission oil - Read measured value block page 01-
temperature sender -
196 ; display group number 004 4)
G93-
Short to Ground
1)
00300 P0713 Transmission oil temperature - Perform electrical check from Page 01-
sender -G93- malfunctioning 283
Transmission oil - Check ATF-level
temperature sender -
G93-
Open circuit/short Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic
to positive1) Transmission 01V, Repair Group 37
ATF-level not OK 2) Checking or changing ATF
- Transmission oil temperature sender -G93-

is integrated in the wiring harness in the
transmission.
1) This malfunction is also stored if the ATF temperature detected is below - 50 C.
2) This malfunction is also stored if the ATF temperature detected is above180 C.

indicated, pay particular attention to the 16-pin harness connector at transmission between valve body and cable harness.
01-65
DTC 00518 / P0121 for vehicles with CAN-Bus A) (without CAN-Bus next DTC):
VAG, iScan, VDS Tool Possible cause Corrective action

Display
VAG, iScan, VDS tool

00518 P0121 Fault in Throttle Position (TP) sensor - - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
G69- diagnosed via engine control groups 008 and 009 1)
module
- Read DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM) and
Wiring connection between throttle repair malfunctions Repair Manual, Fuel Injection &
position sensor and engine control Ignition, Repair Group 01
Throttle Position (TP) module faulty
sensor -G69-
Incorrect or faulty Engine Control - Check identification of Engine Control Module (ECM)
Module (ECM) Repair Manual, Fuel Injection & Ignition, Repair Group 01
- Replace ECM if necessary.
unplausible Incorrect or faulty Transmission - Check identification of Transmission Control Module
signal Control Module (TCM) (TCM) page 01-40
Note:
The footnotes and notes for DTC 00518 / P0121 (for vehicles without CAN-Bus) can be found on the next page.
01-66
A) A differentiation is made between vehicle types with and without CAN-bus. Precise definition of which vehicles are
equipped with CAN-bus Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V, Repair Group 00, Code numbers, Aggregate
allocation , Ratios, Equipment
Note:
For DTC 00518 / P0121 for vehicles with CAN-Bus A):
The signal from the throttle position sensor -G39- is transmitted by the engine control module to the transmission control
module via the CAN-bus.
Requirements for malfunction recognition: Malfunction of the component is recognized by the Engine Control Module. This
diagnostic is transmitted to the Transmission Control Module (TCM) via the CAN bus wiring.
DTC 00518 / P0121 for vehicles without a CAN-Bus next DTC.

01-67
Note:
DTC 00518 / P0121 for vehicles without a CAN-Bus A) (with CAN-Bus previous DTC):

Display

00518 P0121 Loose contact or short circuit between - If DTC 00638 is also displayed, it must be repaired
engine control module and transmission first.
control module
- Check wires and harness connectors according to
wiring diagram
- Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
Throttle Position (TP)
group number 008 and 009 3)
sensor -G69-
Wiring connection between throttle - Repair malfunction as described for DTCs 16504,
position sensor -G69- and engine control 16505, 16506 and 16507 of ECM
module faulty
Signal too small Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G69- - Read DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM)
1) faulty and repair malfunctions Repair Manual, Fuel Injection
& Ignition, Repair Group 01
Signal too large No signal or an incorrect signal from
1) Engine Control Module
Implausible signal
1) 2)
Note: The footnotes and notes for DTC 00518 / P0121 (vehicles without CAN-Bus) can be found on next page
01-68
2) On vehicle with Motronic fuel injection and ignition, the only malfunction that will be displayed is "Incorrect signal."
equipped with CAN-bus
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V, Repair Group 00, Code numbers, Aggregate allocation , Ratios,
Equipment
Note:
For DTC 00518 / P0121 for vehicle types without CAN-Bus A):
The signal is transmitted in digital form from the throttle position sensor "G69- via the Engine Control Module (ECM) to the
Transmission Control Module (TCM).
Malfunction recognition of DTC 00518 by the TCM is much more sensitive than detection by the ECM. This means that a
brief interruption in the throttle position signal (up to 1 second) is not detected by the ECM, but is registered as a
malfunction by the TCM.
Requirements for malfunction recognition: frequency of digital signal to TCM is outside the permissible tolerance (signal
pulse must occur at least every 30 ms).
DTC 00518 / P0121 for vehicles with a CAN-Bus previous DTC

01-69

Display

00526 P0703 Brake light switch -F- is faulty - Check wires and harness connectors
according to wiring diagram
Brake light switch - Open circuit or short circuit to Ground (GND)/B+ between - Read measuring value block page
F- transmission control module and brake light switch -F-
01-196 ; Display group number 3 1)
- Perform electrical test page 01-283
Implausible - Replace brake light switch -F- if
signal necessary
Note:
For DTC 00526 / P0703:
This malfunction is pre-set when the ignition is switched on and then cancelled when the brake pedal is pressed for the
first time, provided that the brake light switch -F- is OK.
Before checking DTC memory, press the brake pedal briefly to cancel the pre-set
01-70
Note:
DTC 00529 / P0727 for vehicles with the CAN-Bus A (without CAN-Bus next DTC):
VAG, iScan, VDSPro Possible cause Corrective action

Tool Display
VAG, iScan, VDSPro

tool
00529 P0727 Malfunction in engine speed (RPM) - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
sensor diagnosed by the Engine Control group number 001 1)
Module (ECM)
- Read DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM)
and repair malfunctions Repair Manual, Fuel Injection
& Ignition, Repair Group 01
RPM information Incorrect or faulty Engine Control Module - Check identification of Engine Control Module (ECM)
missing (ECM) Repair Manual, Fuel Injection & Ignition, Repair Group 01
(engine speed) - Replace Engine Control Module if necessary.
Incorrect or faulty Transmission Control - Check identification of Transmission Control Module
Module (TCM) (TCM) page 01-40
Implausible
signal
Note:
The footnotes and notes for DTC 00529 / P0727 (for vehicle types with CAN-Bus) can be found on the next page.
01-71
Equipment
Note:
For DTC 00529 / P0727 for vehicle types with CAN-Bus:
The engine speed signal is transmitted by the Engine Control Module (ECM) to the Transmission Control Module (TCM)
via the CAN bus wiring.
Requirements for malfunction recognition: Malfunction of the relevant component is recognized by the Engine Control
Module. This diagnostic is transmitted to the Transmission Control Module (TCM) via the CAN bus wiring.
01-72
Note:
DTC 00529 / P0727 for vehicles without CAN-Bus A) (with CAN-Bus previous DTC):

Display

00529 P0727 Open circuit in wiring from Engine - Check wires and harness connectors according to
Control Module (ECM) to Transmission wiring diagram
Control Module (TCM)
RPM information Engine RPM signal is corrupted by an
- Read measuring value block page 01-196 ;
missing improperly installed electrical wire (e.g. Display group number 001 3)
retrofitted telephone)
(engine speed) - Perform electrical test page 01-283
Signal from engine speed sensor to - Read DTC memory of Engine Control Module
Engine Control Module (ECM) faulty. (ECM) and repair malfunctions Repair Manual,
Fuel Injection & Ignition, Repair Group 01
Engine speed (RPM) sensor -G28-
Open circuit/short faulty
circuit to Ground
(GND)1) Engine Control Module (ECM) faulty
Short circuit to B+ 1) Short circuit to Ground (GND)/B+
Implausible signal 1) Short circuit in board computer
Note:
The footnotes and notes for DTC 00529 / P0727 (for vehicles without CAN-Bus) can be found on the next page.
01-73
Equipment
Note:
For DTC 00529 / P0727 for vehicle types without CAN-Bus A):
Malfunction recognition of DTC 00529 / P0727 by the TCM is much more sensitive than detection by the ECM. This
means that a brief interruption in the throttle position signal (up to 1 second) is not detected by the ECM, but is registered
as a malfunction by the TCM.
Malfunction detection for DTC 00529 / P0727 is based on a plausibility test relating the signal to the fuel consumption
signal (or if not installed to throttle position value).
Requirements for malfunction recognition: Multi-function TR switch -F125- OK, fuel consumption signal or throttle position
signal OK, recognized value for transmission RPM above 200 RPM and 200 ms no engine RPM signal at Transmission
Control Module (TCM).
01-74

00532 P1746 Board voltage below 9 V - Check electrical system and if
necessary, repair
Voltage supply Fuse faulty
- Read measuring value block
page 01-196 ; Display group
Voltage supply for solenoid valves or number 3 3)
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
(terminal 15) below 9 V or above 16V. - Check voltage supply to
Transmission Control Module
(Control Voltage supply also with ignition switched (TCM) -J217
module, off, meaning short circuit to B+
- Check wires and harness
solenoid
connectors according to wiring
valves)
diagram.
Signal too small 1) 2) Open circuit or short circuit of terminals 52, - Perform electrical test page
53, 54 or 55 from Transmission Control 01-283
Output does not Module (TCM) -J217
switch/short circuit to
Ground (GND) 1)
Output does not

switch/short circuit to B+
1)
2) Condition for malfunction recognition: engine RPM higher than 1600 RPM
01-75

Display
VAG. iScan, VDS tool

00543 P0726 Open circuit in wiring - Check wires and harness connectors according to
wiring diagram
RPM upper Engine RPM signal is corrupted by an - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
Limit exceeded improperly installed electrical wire (e.g.
group number 001 1)
2) retrofitted telephone)
- Repair malfunctions as described for DTC 16706 for
(engine speed) Signal from engine speed sensor to ECM
Engine Control Module (ECM) faulty.
Engine speed (RPM) sensor -G28- faulty

Engine speed limiter faulty
- Read DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM)
and repair malfunctions Repair Manual, Fuel
Engine Control Module (ECM) faulty Injection & Ignition, Repair Group 01
- Replace Engine Control Module if necessary.
Continuation
2) Notes and conditions for malfunction recognition, see DTC 00529 / P0727 (RPM information missing)
01-76
VAG, iScan, VDS Tool Display Possible cause Corrective action

Continuation for DTC 00543)
00543 P0726
Impermissible shift-back of - Read measuring value block, display group number

transmission (e.g. via 5 1) page 01-196 and determine which elements
RPM upper mechanically faulty valve body are faulty and which are not active while driving.
Limit exceeded
2) - If necessary replace individual solenoid valves or
valve body
(engine speed)
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission
01V; Repair Group 38; Oil pan, oil strainer and valve
body removing and installing
2) Notes and conditions for malfunction recognition, see DTC 00529 / P0727 (RPM information missing)
01-77

according to wiring diagram
Engine/transmission electrical
connection (ignition
intervention)
Harness connector
00545 P1781 No connection engine/transmission - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ;
control module to pin 20
Display group number 4 1)
Engine/transmission electrical
connection (ignition
intervention)
Open circuit/short circuit to

Ground (GND)
00545 P1782 Ignition was switched on with multi-pin - Read DTC memory of Engine Control Module
connector of engine control module (ECM) and repair malfunctions Repair
Engine/transmission electrical disconnected
Manual, Fuel Injection & Ignition, Repair Group
connection (ignition 01
intervention) Engine Control Module (ECM) faulty
Short circuit to B+
Note:
The footnotes and notes for DTC 00545 / P0702 can be found on the next page.
01-78
Note:
For malfunction recognition of DTC 00545 / P0702 (only malfunction type "harness connector):
Condition for malfunction recognition: TCM is not receiving throttle position signal or consumption signal. Detected
transmission input speed higher than 2000 RPM.
This malfunction can only occur on vehicles without CAN bus A)
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V, Repair Group 00, Code numbers, Aggregate allocation, Ratios,
Equipment
01-79
VAG, iScan. VDSPro tool

00549 Loose contact in wire connection between - Check wires and harness connectors
Engine Control Module (ECM) and according to wiring diagram
Transmission Control Module (TCM)
- Check board computer
Short circuit in board computer
Fuel Open circuit in wire or short circuit to Ground - Read measuring value block page
consumption (GND) or B+ between Engine Control 01-196 ; Display group number 9 3)
signal Module (ECM) and Transmission Control
Module (TCM) (to pin 35) - Perform electrical test page 01-283
Short circuit to Short circuit in wire between Engine Control - Read DTC memory of Engine Control
Ground (GND) Module (ECM) and board computer Module (ECM) and repair malfunctions
1) Repair Manual, Fuel Injection & Ignition,
Engine Control Module (ECM) faulty Repair Group 01
Open
circuit/short - Replace Engine Control Module if
circuit to B+ 1) necessary.
Implausible
signal 1) 2)
2)Requirement for malfunction recognition: ENgine RPM signal and throttle position signal OK, and no recognized fuel
consumption signal for 200 ms from Transmission control module.
Note:
Notes for DTC 00545 / P0702 can be found on the next page.
01-80
Note:
For DTC 00549:
This malfunction can only occur for vehicles without CAN bus A)
Equipment
01-81

00638 P0702 Open circuit in wiring or short circuit to - Check wires and harness connectors
B+ according to wiring diagram
Engine/Transm.
Electrical Connection Short circuit to Ground (GND)
2
Open/short circuit to - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ;

Ground (GND) No connection between Engine Control Display group number 9 1)
Module (ECM) and Transmission
Control Module (TCM) (to pin 41)
00638 P1767 Throttle position signal is not - Read DTC memory of Engine Control Module
transmitted to TCM (ECM) and repair malfunctions Repair
Engine/Transm. Manual, Fuel Injection & Ignition, Repair Group
Electrical Connection 01
2
Short circuit to
Ground
Connector disconnected - Perform electrical test page 01-283
Note:
For DTC 00638 / P0702 and 00638 / P1767:

This malfunction can only occur for vehicles without CAN bus A)
Equipment

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Audi A6 - 5 Spd.

Automatic Transmission 01V On Board Diagnostic (OBD)

VAG, iScan, VDS

Output Diagnostic Test Mode Page 01-196

If necessary, continue malfunction troubleshooting according to malfunction recognition program.

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Display Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDSPro tool

1) One of these indications is also displayed for the relevant component.

Notes for malfunction recognition for DTC 00258 / P0753:

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Display Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDSPro tool

1) One of these indications is also displayed for the relevant component.

For malfunction recognition for DTC 00260 / P0758:

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Display Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDSPro tool

1) One of these indications is also displayed for the relevant component.

For malfunction recognition for DTC 00262 / P0763:

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Display Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDSPro tool

1) One of these indications is also displayed for the relevant component.

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Display Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDSPro tool

1) One of these indications is also displayed for the relevant component.

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Display Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDSPro tool

1) One of these indications is also displayed for the relevant component.

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDSPro tool

Multi-function transmission range

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,

VAG, iScan, VDS Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDS

Repair Manual, Fuel Supply System, Repair Group 20,

For DTC 00296 / P1704:

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDSPro tool

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,

- Check torque converter code

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDSPro tool

- Read measuring value block, Display group number 004 to 006 1)

For malfunction recognition for DTC 00297 / P0722:

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Display Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDSPro tool

- Transmission oil temperature sender -G93-

1) This malfunction is also stored if the ATF temperature detected is below - 50 C.

2) This malfunction is also stored if the ATF temperature detected is above180 C.

VAG, iScan, VDS Tool Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDS tool

For DTC 00518 / P0121 for vehicles with CAN-Bus A):

DTC 00518 / P0121 for vehicles without a CAN-Bus next DTC.

VAG, iScan, VDS Tool Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDS tool

1) One of these indications is also displayed for the relevant component.

DTC 00518 / P0121 for vehicles with a CAN-Bus previous DTC

VAG, iScan, VDS Tool Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDS tool

For DTC 00526 / P0703:

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDSPro

For DTC 00529 / P0727 for vehicle types with CAN-Bus:

VAG, iScan, VDSPro Tool Possible cause Corrective action

VAG, iScan, VDS tool