MikeReal

I just signed up. I have an Audi A8L that I absolutely loooove, and an Audi A4 convertible that I just bought from an auction. Im going to start working on the a4. I do not own any specialized Audi tools. I might be able to rent some from a nearby audi shop. I AM WILLING TO PAYPAL or ChasePay, or even Facebook Pay some $ to help me navigate through some questions I have. I just did a VSDS scan. The biggest issue I have is the transmission selector lights are flashing. I believe I need a new TCM but would like to confirm before I rip the car apart.



Mileage: 173150km-107590milesAddress
01: Engine Labels: 06B-909-518-AMB.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 909 518 BC HW: 8E0 909 018 A
Component: 1.8L R4/5VT G 0020

6 Faults Found:
18032 - MIL Request Signal Active (Check TCM for errors too!)
P1624 - 008 -
17700 - Map Controlled Engine Cooling Thermostat (F265)
P1292 - 004 - Open Circuit - Intermittent
16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0300 - 008 - - Intermittent
16687 - Cylinder 3
P0303 - 008 - Misfire Detected - Intermittent
17887 - Brake Boost Vacuum System
P1479 - 008 - Mechanical Failure - Intermittent
16891 - Idle Control System RPM
P0507 - 001 - Higher than Expected. - Intermittent - MIL ON
Readiness: 0000 0000

Address 02: Auto Trans Labels: 01J-927-156.lbl
Part No SW: 8E0 910 155 T HW: 01J 927 156 HT
Component: V30 01J 1.8l5VT USA 3352

2 Faults Found:
17090 - Transmission Range Sensor (F125)
P0706 - 000 - Implausible Signal - MIL ON
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 11100000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 254
Reset counter: 40
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 1408 /min
RPM: 0 /min
(no units): 13.0
Torque: -10.0 Nm
Temperature: 75.0∞C
T.B. Angle: 0.0∞
Bin. Bits: 0001 0 0

18201 - Transmission Output Speed Sensor 2 (G196)
P1793 - 000 - No Signal - Intermittent - MIL ON
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 10110000
Fault Priority: 0
Fault Frequency: 125
Reset counter: 40
Time Indication: 0

Freeze Frame:
RPM: 832 /min
RPM: 40 /min
(no units): 2.0
Torque: 18.0 Nm
Temperature: 34.0∞C
T.B. Angle: 0.0∞
Bin. Bits: 1010 0 0

If anyone replys with "please use the search function" then Id be gladly to do so. Ill pay you to teach me how to do that as well.... anyways.. just looking for help from knowledgable Audi guys since this is my first time working on an Audi, and Im scared. jk im not but kinda.

Firefighter

I'll take the beer, but your in way over my head ! I have an A4 convertible, but what year is yours?

MikeReal

I have a 2005. I just finished pulling the rear window and regulator out because the window was stuck. Audi is hard to work on. you have to tear so much apart to get to what you want. I am ordering a window regulator now. Then I am going to research more about the tranny computer

MikeReal

you have the quattro! does that mean all wheel drive?? how much horsepower is the 2.0?

raj99

Mike,

Welcome to the forum and let's start with the basics first.

Search is your friend: A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion - AudiWorld Forums

Once you enter your search parameters in there you should get some direction, try doing a scan for the "Transmission Range Sensor (F125)", you'll find 3 threads. It does sound like you have a sensor failure of some kind...but you'll need further troubleshooting to determine which one. Before jumping to a new TCM...read the threads and try the easy stuff first.

Take a look here to some of the possibilities: 17090 - Ross-Tech Wiki

Also, you didn't state what kind of tranny you have (i.e. CVT).

Lastly, you asked if Quattro means all-wheel drive...simply, yes it does.

MikeReal

how do i find out what tranny I have?

MikeReal

Is there a tutorial video or write up on removal and installation of TCM that's located in the transmission? I've searched for 2 hours and can't find one.

mz500

I know this is an old thread, last month, but I just saw it & for what it's worth. Re... what tranny you have. Go to the top bar, click tools, the drop box will show vin decoder, click that, enter your vin number. It'll tell you what transmission is in your car. They're both good but Triptronic is more desirable. How are you making out with the repairs?

ltooz_a6_a8_q7

The CVT transmission on the A4 is famous for being bad before 60k miles, normally if it's over 90k miles like my 04 cab, then it's safe.
Look at my signature, all the stuff I've done with all my Audis, you may find something you can use only if it failed with my car.

Cheers and good luck,

Louis

mz500

Thanks for the info.... "All The Stuff You've Done On Your Audi's". That will come in handy.

I have a question on my drivers power seat, maybe you have some insight. I have an '06 A4 Cab, 3.0L, 77K. I've had it since January 2017. The seat functions all work, forward/backward, up/down, tilt, lumbar, head rest.... the problem is, I can not get the driver seat to go low enough. There is a noticeable difference between the lowest position on the passenger seat & drivers seat. Passenger seat is very comfortable. Driver seat, not so much... my head hits the roof, I'm 5' 10", I know it's a small car, but I should fit. My daughter drove it and had the same issue.... driver seat too high. Any thoughts? Thank you,