Audi A6 - 5 Spd.

Automatic Transmission 01V On Board Diagnostic (OBD)

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TCM DTC's up to 18170 / P1762

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17110 P0726 Malfunction in engine speed (RPM)
- Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
sensor diagnosed by the Engine group number 001 1)
Control Module (ECM)
- Read DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM)
Excessive engine speed detected and repair malfunctions Repair Manual, Fuel
(engine revs too high) Injection & Ignition, Repair Group 01
RPM signal from Incorrect or faulty Engine Control - Check identification of Engine Control Module (ECM)
engine control module Module (ECM) Repair Manual, Fuel Injection & Ignition, Repair
Group 01
- Replace Engine Control Module if necessary.
Implausible signal Incorrect or faulty Transmission Control - Check identification of Transmission Control Module
Module (TCM) (TCM) page 01-40

1)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".

Note:

For DTC 17110 / P0726:

The engine speed signal is transmitted by the Engine Control Module (ECM) to the Transmission Control Module (TCM)
via the CAN bus wiring.
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17114 P0730 ATF-level is not OK or ATF soiled
- Check ATF level

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,

Repair Group 37, checking and changing ATF
Gear-/ratio Clutch is slipping/faulty or solenoid valve is - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) page
monitoring soiled/faulty 01-173
Open circuit or short circuit to Ground - Check wires and harness connectors according to
(GND) or B+ wiring diagram
- Perform electrical test page 01-283
incorrect gear Incorrect Transmission Control Module - Check control module identification page 01-40
ratio (TCM) installed or coding incorrect
Sensor for transmission RPM -G182- - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17100 / P0716
faulty and/or 17101 / P0717
Sender for transmission output RPM - - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17105 / P0721
G195- faulty and/or 17106 / P0722

Note:

The footnotes and notes for DTC 17114 / P0730 can be found on the next page.
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Note:

For malfunction recognition of DTC 17114 / P0730:

Gear monitoring of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) checks the translation ratio by comparing transmission input
RPM and transmission output RPM based on the currently selected gear. This malfunction is indicated when an
unrecognized, unauthorized gear ratio occurs (implausibility)

When checking the standstill RPM, the transmission input RPM in converter at standstill with gear selected must be close
to zero. If this is not the case, this malfunction is also displayed since clutch may be damaged (Read measuring value
block page 01-196 ; Display group number 001).
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17115 P0731 The clutch for the gear indicated is
- Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
slipping/is faulty or the solenoid valve for this
page 01-173
gear is dirty/faulty
- See clutch logic or solenoid valve logic

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission

1. Gear 01V, Repair Group 37; overview power train; position
of shift elements
Incorrect Sender for transmission output RPM -G195- - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17105 /
translation faulty P0721 and/or 17106 / P0722
ratio
Sensor for transmission RPM -G182- faulty - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17100 /
P0716 and/or 17101 / P0717
Incorrect Transmission Control Module - Check control module identification page 01-40
(TCM) installed or coding incorrect

Note:

For malfunction recognition of DTC 17115 / P0731:

Gear monitoring of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) checks the translation ratio by comparing transmission input
RPM and transmission output RPM based on the currently selected gear. This malfunction is indicated when an
unrecognized, unauthorized gear ratio occurs (implausibility)
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17116 The clutch for the gear indicated is slipping/is - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) page
P0732 faulty or the solenoid valve for this gear is
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dirty/faulty
- See clutch logic or solenoid valve logic

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,

Repair Group 37; overview power train; position of shift
2. Gear elements
Incorrect Sender for transmission output RPM -G195- - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17105 / P0721
translation ratio faulty and/or 17106 / P0722
Sensor for transmission RPM -G182- faulty - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17100 / P0716
and/or 17101 / P0717
Incorrect Transmission Control Module (TCM) - Check control module identification page 01-40
installed or coding incorrect

Note:

For malfunction recognition of DTC 17116 / P0732:

Gear monitoring of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) checks the translation ratio by comparing transmission input
RPM and transmission output RPM based on the currently selected gear. This malfunction is indicated when an
unrecognized, unauthorized gear ratio occurs (implausibility)
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17117 P0733 The clutch for the gear indicated is slipping/is
- Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
faulty or the solenoid valve for this gear is
page 01-173
dirty/faulty
- See clutch logic or solenoid valve logic

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission

3. Gear 01V, Repair Group 37; overview power train position
of shift elements
Incorrect Sender for transmission output RPM -G195- - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17105 /
translation faulty P0721 and/or 17106 / P0722
ratio
Sensor for transmission RPM -G182- faulty - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17100 /
P0716 and/or 17101 / P0717
Incorrect Transmission Control Module - Check control module identification page 01-40
(TCM) installed or coding incorrect

Note:

For malfunction recognition of DTC 17117 / P0733:

Gear monitoring of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) checks the translation ratio by comparing transmission input
RPM and transmission output RPM based on the currently selected gear. This malfunction is indicated when an
unrecognized, unauthorized gear ratio occurs (implausibility)
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17118 P0734 The clutch for the gear indicated is
- Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
slipping/is faulty or the solenoid valve for this
page 01-173
gear is dirty/faulty
- See clutch logic or solenoid valve logic

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission

4. Gear 01V, Repair Group 37; overview power train; position
of shift elements
Incorrect Sender for transmission output RPM -G195- - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17105 /
translation faulty P0721 and/or 17106 / P0722
ratio
Sensor for transmission RPM -G182- faulty - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17100 /
P0716 and/or 17101 / P0717
Incorrect Transmission Control Module - Check control module identification page 01-40
(TCM) installed or coding incorrect

Note:

For malfunction recognition of DTC 17118 / P0734:

Gear monitoring of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) checks the translation ratio by comparing transmission input
RPM and transmission output RPM based on the currently selected gear. This malfunction is indicated when an
unrecognized, unauthorized gear ratio occurs (implausibility)
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17119 P0735 The clutch for the gear indicated is
- Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
slipping/is faulty or the solenoid valve for this
page 01-173
gear is dirty/faulty
- See clutch logic or solenoid valve logic

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission

5. Gear 01V, Repair Group 37; overview power train; position
of shift elements
Incorrect Sender for transmission output RPM -G195- - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17105 /
translation faulty P0721 and/or 17106 / P0722
ratio
Sensor for transmission RPM -G182- faulty - Repair malfunction according to DTC 17100 /
P0716 and/or 17101 / P0717
Incorrect Transmission Control Module - Check control module identification page 01-40
(TCM) installed or coding incorrect

Note:

For malfunction recognition of DTC 17119 / P0735:

Gear monitoring of the Transmission Control Module (TCM) checks the translation ratio by comparing transmission input
RPM and transmission output RPM based on the currently selected gear. This malfunction is indicated when an
unrecognized, unauthorized gear ratio occurs (implausibility)
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17125 ATF level not OK
- Check ATF level
P0741
Faulty or incorrect converter
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V, Repair
Group 37; ATF-level checking and topping off

- Check converter code

Clutch for bridging Pressure control valve 4 -
converter N218- 1) is mechanically
faulty
Problems in the ATF-line to
pressure control valve 4 -
N218- 1)
- Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display group
number 007 2) check clutch TC (closed) and permissible torque
converter slip
- Replace pressure control valve 4 -N218- or valve body
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V, Repair
Group 38; Oil pan, oil strainer and valve body, removing and
installing; valve body removing and installing

Converter pressure valve

faulty

Torque converter valve

faulty

no power transfer
Audi A6 - 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V On Board Diagnostic (OBD)

Continuation

1) Pressure control valve 4 for auto. transmission -N218- is also known as solenoid valve 7 -N94-

2)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".
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(Continuation for DTC 17125 / P0741)

17125 P0741 Clutch for converter bridging faulty,

worn.
- If necessary, replace torque converter

Clutch for bridging Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,

converter Repair Group 32; torque converter
no power Electrical triggering of pressure control - Repair malfunctions according to DTC18237 or 18238
transfer valve 4 -N218- faulty

1) Pressure control valve 4 for auto. transmission -N218- is also known as solenoid valve 7 -N94-

Note:

For malfunction recognition of DTC 17125 / P0741:

The ratio from sensor for transmission RPM -G182- to engine RPM with torque clutch does not match
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17135 Open circuit or short circuit to - Check wires and harness connectors
P0751 Ground (GND) according to wiring diagram 1)
Shift valve 1 solenoid valve 1 -N88- Solenoid valve 1 -N88- faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-
196 ; Display group number 5 2)
Open circuit/short circuit to - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
Ground (GND) page 01-173
- Perform electrical test page 01-283
17136 P0752 Short circuit to B+ - Check wires and harness connectors
according to wiring diagram 1)
Shift valve 1 solenoid valve 1 -N88- Solenoid valve 1 -N88- faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-
196 ; Display group number 5 2)
Short circuit to B+ - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
page 01-173
- Perform electrical test page 01-283

Note:

Notes and footnotes of DTCs 17135 / P0751 and 17136 / P0752 can be found on the next page.
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1)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.

2)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".

Note:

For malfunction recognition of DTCs 17135 / P0751 and 17136 / P0752

Short circuit to B+ is already checked with ignition switched on. During operation, all malfunction types are
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17137 Open circuit or short circuit to - Check wires and harness connectors according
P0753 Ground (GND) or B+ to wiring diagram 1)
Shift valve 1 solenoid valve 1 - Solenoid valve 1 -N88- faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ;
N88- Display group number 5 2)
Failure in electrical circuit - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
page 01-173
- Perform electrical test page 01-283

1)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.

2)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".
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17140 Open circuit or short circuit to - Check wires and harness connectors
P0756 Ground (GND) according to wiring diagram 1)
Shift valve 2 solenoid valve 2 -N89- Solenoid valve 2 -N89- faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-
196 ; Display group number 5 2)
Open circuit/short circuit to - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
Ground (GND) page 01-173
- Perform electrical test page 01-283
17141 P0757 Short circuit to B+ - Check wires and harness connectors
according to wiring diagram 1)
Shift valve 2 solenoid valve 2 -N89- Solenoid valve 2 -N89- faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-
196 ; Display group number 5 2)
Short circuit to B+ - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
page 01-173
- Perform electrical test page 01-283

1)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.

2)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".
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17142 Open circuit or short circuit to - Check wires and harness connectors according
P0758 Ground (GND) or B+ to wiring diagram 1)
Shift valve 2 solenoid valve 2 - Solenoid valve 2 -N89- faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ;
N89- Display group number 5 2)
Failure in electrical circuit - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
page 01-173
- Perform electrical test page 01-283

1)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.

2)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".
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17145 Open circuit or short circuit to - Check wires and harness connectors
P0761 Ground (GND) according to wiring diagram 1)
Shift valve 3 solenoid valve 3 -N90- Solenoid valve 3 -N90- faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-
196 ; Display group number 5 2)
Open circuit/short circuit to - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
Ground (GND) page 01-173
- Perform electrical test page 01-283
17146 P0762 Short circuit to B+ - Check wires and harness connectors
according to wiring diagram 1)
Shift valve 3 solenoid valve 3 -N90- Solenoid valve 3 -N90- faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-
196 ; Display group number 5 2)
Short circuit to B+ - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
page 01-173
- Perform electrical test page 01-283

1)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.

2)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".
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17147 Open circuit or short circuit to - Check wires and harness connectors according
P0763 Ground (GND) or B+ to wiring diagram 1)
Shift valve 3 solenoid valve 3 - Solenoid valve 3 -N90- faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ;
N90- Display group number 5 2)
Failure in electrical circuit - Perform output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)
page 01-173
- Perform electrical test page 01-283

1)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.

2)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".
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17968 P1560 Signal from engine speed sensor to
Engine Control Module (ECM) faulty.
Engine speed (RPM) sensor -G28-
maximum faulty
engine RPM
exceeded Engine RPM signal is being corrupted
by incorrectly installed electrical wiring
(e.g. retrofitted telephone)
Unauthorized shift-back of the
transmission (e.g. via mechanically
faulty valve body)
- Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
group number 001 1)
- Read DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM)
and repair malfunctions Repair Manual, Fuel Injection
& Ignition, Repair Group 01
- Read measuring value block, Display group number 005
page 01-196 and determine which elements are faulty
or active while driving
- If necessary, replace individual solenoid valves or valve
body

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,

Repair Group 38; Oil pan, oil strainer and valve body,
removing and installing; valve body removing and
installing

1)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".

Note:

For DTC 17968 / P1560:

Audi A6 - 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V On Board Diagnostic (OBD)

Requirement for malfunction recognition: Engine RPM larger than 7400 RPM.
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18112 P1704 Short circuit to Ground (GND) between -F8 - Check wires and harness connectors according to
and transmission control module wiring diagram
Kick-Down-switch - Open circuit in wiring between -F8 and - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ;
F8 transmission control module
Display group number 8 2)
electr. malfunction Kick down switch -F8 1) faulty - Perform electrical test page 01-283
in circuit
- Check accelerator pedal position sensor, if
necessary adjust Fig. 37 , page Page 01-33

1) Kick down switch -F8 is integrated into the throttle position sensor -G79-.

2)Pay attention to which hydraulic control the transmission has when selecting measuring value block. For a more detailed
description, page 01-196 under "Read measuring value block".

Note:

For DTC 18112 / P1704:

Requirements and DTC recognition: Throttle valve signal is OK, throttle valve value smaller than 25% and kick down -
input at transmission control module has a short circuit to Ground (GND) (corresponds kick down signal) or B+, engine
must run.

This malfunction can erroneously be displayed when the brake pedal is depressed and the accelerator pedal is depressed
at the same time to kick down (WOT) even though the kick down switch is OK.
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18141 P1733 Short circuit to Ground (GND) in - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
Tiptronic Switch (back) -F189- 1) group number 11 4)
Tiptronic Switch Short circuit to Ground (GND) in - Perform electrical test page 01-283
(back) -F189 electrical wiring
Tiptronic Switch (back) -F189- -F189 2) - Replace symbol insert 2) or selector lever gate cover 3)
is faulty
Short circuit to
Ground Magnet in selector lever gate cover has Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,
worked itself loose 3) Repair Group 37; repair shift mechanism

Note:

Notes and footnotes for DTC 18141 / P1733 are on the next page.
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1)If the selector lever in the Tiptronic gate is pressed toward rear (-) or on vehicles with Tiptronic sport steering wheel the
minus (-) buttons on steering wheel are pressed, a manual shift-down can be performed (shift-back).

2)The Tiptronic Switch -F189- also functions as the switch for recognition, the up switch and the down switch. It is installed in
the conductor strip in the symbol insert, this means that the symbol insert must be replaced if the Tiptronic Switch -F189- is
faulty.

3)The Tiptronic Switch -F189- receives its tiptronic gate recognition information or tiptronic shift-up/shift-down information via
the large magnet which is mounted on the lateral gate cover of the gate cover. If the switch has become detached, the gate
cover must be replaced.

4)Pay attention to which hydraulic control the transmission has when selecting measuring value block. For a more detailed
description, page 01-196 under "Read measuring value block".

Note:

For malfunction recognition for DTC 18141 / P1733:

A malfunction is displayed if a shift of the back-switch 1) outside the selector lever position D was detected.

This malfunction can only be indicated for vehicles with tiptronic shift operation.
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18147 P1739 Short circuit to Ground (GND) in - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
Tiptronic Switch (up) -F189- 1) group number 11 4)
Tiptronic Switch (up) Short circuit to Ground (GND) in - Perform electrical test page 01-283
-F189 electrical wiring
Tiptronic Switch (up) -F189- 2) is faulty
- Replace symbol insert 2) or gate cover 3) of shift
mechanism
Short circuit to Magnet in gate cover of shift mechanism
Ground has become detached 3)
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,
Repair Group 37; Repair shift mechanism

1)If the selector lever in the Tiptronic gate is pressed toward rear (-) or on vehicles with Tiptronic sport steering wheel the
minus (-) buttons on steering wheel are pressed, a manual shift-down can be performed (shift-back).

2)The Tiptronic Switch -F189- also functions as the switch for recognition, the up switch and the down switch. It is installed in
the conductor strip in the symbol insert, this means that the symbol insert must be replaced if the Tiptronic Switch -F189- is
faulty.

3)The Tiptronic Switch -F189- receives its tiptronic gate recognition information or tiptronic shift-up/shift-down information via
the large magnet which is mounted on the lateral gate cover of the gate cover. If the switch has become detached, the gate
cover must be replaced.

4)Pay attention to which hydraulic control the transmission has when selecting measuring value block. For a more detailed
description, page 01-196 under "Read measuring value block".

Note:
Audi A6 - 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V On Board Diagnostic (OBD)

For malfunction recognition for DTC 18147 / P1739:

A malfunction is displayed if a shift of the back-switch 1) outside the selector lever position D was detected.

This malfunction can only be indicated for vehicles with tiptronic shift operation.
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18152 P1744 Short circuit to Ground (GND) in - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ;
Tiptronic Switch -189- 1) Display group number 11 4)
Tiptronic Short circuit to Ground (GND) in - Perform electrical test page 01-283
Switch -189 electrical wiring
Tiptronic Switch -189-(recognition) - - Replace symbol insert 2) or gate cover 3) of shift
F189- 2) is faulty mechanism
Magnet in gate cover of shift
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission
Short circuit to mechanism has become detached
3) 01V, Repair Group 37; Repair shift mechanism
Ground

1)If the selector lever in position D is switched into the tiptronic gate, the shift procedure is recognized by the tiptronic
recognition -F189- and is transmitted to the transmission.

2) The switch for tiptronic -F189- also functions as the switch for recognition, the up switch and the down switch. It is installed
in the conductor strip in the symbol insert, this means that the symbol insert must be replaced if the Tiptronic Switch -F189- is
faulty.

3)The Tiptronic Switch -F189- receives its tiptronic gate recognition information or tiptronic shift-up/shift-down information via
the large magnet which is mounted on the lateral gate cover of the gate cover. If the switch has become detached, the gate
cover must be replaced.

4)Pay attention to which hydraulic control the transmission has when selecting measuring value block. For a more detailed
description, page 01-196 under "Read measuring value block".

Note:
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For malfunction recognition for DTC 18152 / P1744:

A malfunction is displayed when the tiptronic recognition is recognized, even though the selector lever is not in the
tiptronic gate.

This malfunction can only be indicated for vehicles with tiptronic shift operation.
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18153 P1745 Short circuit of terminals 52, 53 from - Check voltage supply to transmission control module -J217,
transmission control module -J217- to to do so read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
B+.
group number 3 2)
Voltage supply for Transmission control module -J217- is - Check wires and harness connectors according to wiring
solenoid valves faulty. diagram. 1)
Short circuit to - Perform electrical test page 01-283
B+
- Replace Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- if
necessary page 01-11

1)First check harness connectors for contact corrosion and water ingress, replace if necessary. If there are malfunctions
indicated, pay particular attention to the 16-pin harness connector at transmission between valve body and cable harness.

2)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".
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18155 P1747 Open circuit in wiring or short circuit to - Check voltage supply to transmission control
Ground (GND) of terminals 52, 53 from module -J217-, to do so read measuring value
transmission control module -J217 block page 01-196 ; Display group number
3 2)
Voltage supply Transmission Control Module (TCM) - - Check voltage supply to Transmission
for solenoid J217- faulty Control Module (TCM) -J217-.
valves
- Check wires and harness connectors
according to wiring diagram 1)
Open circuit/short - Perform electrical test page 01-283
circuit to Ground
- Replace Transmission Control Module (TCM)
-J217- if necessary page 01-11

1)First check harness connectors for contact corrosion and water ingress, replace if necessary. If there are malfunctions
indicated, pay particular attention to the 16-pin harness connector at transmission between valve body and cable harness.

2)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".
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18156 P1748
Control module Transmission Control Module (TCM) - - Replace control module
faulty J217- faulty page 01-11

Note:

For DTCs 18156 / P1748:

Only after determining the possible malfunction cause and repairing the following malfunctions:

mechanical malfunction

hydraulic malfunction

electrical/electronic components as well as wire connections

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tool
18157 P1749
Transmission control module recognizes - Check identification of Transmission Control Module
invalid coding (TCM) page 01-40 , or code the control module
Transmission
control module - If necessary, replace transmission control module
page 01-11
incorrect Engine control module has incorrect coding or - Check identification of Engine Control Module
coding an incorrect engine control module was (ECM) Repair Manual, Fuel Injection & Ignition,
installed Repair Group 01
- Replace Engine Control Module if necessary.
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18158 P1750 Open circuit or short circuit to Ground - Check wires and harness connectors according to
(GND) wiring diagram
Voltage supply - Check voltage supply to Transmission Control
Module (TCM) -J217-.
Battery monitoring detects malfunction - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ;
Display group number 3 1)
Voltage too small Open circuit,short circuit to B+ in - Perform electrical test page 01-283
transmission control module
- If necessary, replace transmission control module
page 01-11

1)Pay attention to which hydraulic control the transmission has when selecting measuring value block. For a more detailed
description, page 01-196 under "Read measuring value block".

Note:

For DTC 18158 / P1750:

Requirement for malfunction recognition: Battery voltage smaller than 9 Volts transmission shifts into emergency
running mode page 01-3 .

When vehicle voltage (terminal 30) fails, application values are lost, i.e. Transmission Control Module (TCM) must learn
these values again when vehicle is started. During this renewed "learning", shifting quality may be lower than normal.
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18159 P1751 Voltage supply for transmission control module -J217- - Check wires and harness connectors
is larger than 16 Volts according to wiring diagram
Voltage supply Voltage regulator -C1- for alternator is - Check voltage supply to Transmission
faulty/malfunctioning Control Module (TCM) -J217-.
For example a second battery was accidentally - Read measuring value block page 01-
switched in sequence during jump-starting 196 ; Display group number 3 1)
- Perform electrical test page 01-283
Voltage too - Check or replace voltage regulator -C1 for
large alternator

Electrical system

1)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".

Note:

For DTC 18159 / P1751:

Requirement for malfunction recognition: Battery voltage larger than 16 Volts.

The battery monitoring differentiates four ranges: (U = Battery voltage) 1. U < 7 Volts transmission switches into
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emergency running mode page 01-3 ; 2. 7 Volts < U < 9 Volts gear is held for approx. 2.5 seconds, if voltage is still
in this range, the transmission shifts into emergency running mode page 01-3 ; 3. 9 Volts < U < 16 Volts Voltage is
OK; 4. U > 16 Volts transmission shifts into emergency running mode page 01-3
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18160 P1752 Voltage supply for transmission control module -J217- has - Check wires and harness connectors
strong voltage fluctuations or has an open circuit according to wiring diagram
- Check voltage supply to Transmission
Control Module (TCM) -J217-.
Voltage supply Voltage regulator -C1- for alternator is - Read measuring value block page
faulty/malfunctioning 01-196 ; Display group number 3 1)
- Perform electrical test page 01-283
Implausible - Check or if necessary voltage
signal regulator -C1 for alternator

Electrical system

1)Pay attention to which hydraulic control the transmission has when selecting measuring value block. For a more detailed
description, page 01-196 under "Read measuring value block".

Note:

For DTC 18160 / P1752:

Requirement for malfunction recognition: Battery voltage smaller than 9 Volts transmission does not shift into
emergency running mode page 01-3 .
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When vehicle voltage (terminal 30) fails, application values are lost, i.e. Transmission Control Module (TCM) must learn
these values again when vehicle is started. During this renewed "learning", shifting quality may be lower than normal.
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18169 P1761 Short circuit to Ground (GND) 3) - Check wires and harness connectors according to wiring
diagram
Shift lock solenoid - Missing voltage supply of shift lock - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
N110- 1) solenoids -N110- group number 3 4)
Fuse faulty
Short circuit to Shift lock solenoid -N110- is faulty - Perform electrical test page 01-283
Ground
- Replace shift lock solenoid -N110- if necessary

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,

Short circuit on conductor strip of
shift mechanism
Transmission Control Module
(TCM) -J217- faulty
Repair Group 37; Repair shift mechanism
- If necessary, replace symbol insert of shift mechanism 2)
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,
Repair Group 37; Repair shift mechanism
- Replace Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- if
necessary page 01-11

Note:

Notes and footnotes for DTC 18169 / P1761 can be found on the next page.
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1) Shift lock solenoid -N110- is also known as the shift lock solenoid -N110-

2)The printed circuit board is permanently installed into the symbol insert, i.e. if the printed circuit board is faulty the symbol
insert must be replaced.

3)Shift lock solenoid -N110- cannot be switched off, i.e. the selector lever can also not be shifted out of selector lever position
P or D by depressing the brake pedal.

4)Pay attention to which hydraulic control the transmission has when selecting measuring value block. For a more detailed
description, page 01-196 under "Read measuring value block".
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18170 P1762 Short circuit to B+ 3) - Check wires and harness connectors according to wiring
diagram
Shift lock solenoid Shift lock solenoid -N110- is faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
-N110- 1)
group number 3 4)
Short circuit to - Perform electrical test page 01-283
B+
- Replace shift lock solenoid if necessary

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,

Short circuit on the printed circuit
board of shift mechanism
Transmission Control Module (TCM) -
J217- faulty
Repair Group 37; Repair shift mechanism
- Replace symbol insert of the shift mechanism 2)
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,
Repair Group 37; Repair shift mechanism
- Replace Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- if
necessary page 01-11

Note:

Notes and footnotes for DTC 18170 / P1762 can be found on the next page.
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1) Shift lock solenoid -N110- is also known as the shift lock solenoid -N110-

2)The printed circuit board is permanently installed into the symbol insert, i.e. if the printed circuit board is faulty the symbol
insert must be replaced.

3)Shift lock solenoid -N110- cannot be activated in selector lever position P and N, i.e. the selector lever can be shifted out of
selector lever position P or D without depressing the brake pedal.

4)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".
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18171 P1763 Open circuit from wire connections to - Check wires and harness connectors according to
shift lock solenoid -N110- 2) wiring diagram
Shift lock solenoid Shift lock solenoid -N110- is faulty - Read measuring value block page 01-196 ; Display
-N110- 1)
group number 3 3)
Open circuit - Perform electrical test page 01-283
- Replace shift lock solenoid if necessary

Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V,

Repair Group 37; Repair shift mechanism
Transmission Control Module (TCM) - - Replace Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217- if
J217- faulty necessary page 01-11

1) Shift lock solenoid -N110- is also known as the shift lock solenoid -N110-

2)Shift lock solenoid -N110- cannot be activated in selector lever position P and N, i.e. the selector lever can be shifted out of
selector lever position P or D without depressing the brake pedal.

3)Pay attention to which hydraulic control the transmission has when selecting measuring value block. For a more detailed
description, page 01-196 under "Read measuring value block".