Overhaul - 01V: Identification: Transmission

1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, AutomaticSECTION Transmission

The 5-speed automatic transmission 01V is installed in conjunction with the 4 and 6-cylinder engines. See CODE LETTERS, ALLOCATION, RATIOS, EQUIPMENTΒ .

Transmission code letters are located on the data plate under the transmission (arrow). See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Locating Transmission Code Letter
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There is another identical data plate on side of transmission which is not accessible with the transmission installed.

Transmission code number and transmission serial number.

Transmission serial number (arrow 1), Transmission identification (arrow 2), Code letter (arrow 3). See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Locating Transmission Serial Number, Identification & Code Letter
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The transmission code letters are also listed on the vehicle data plates.

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