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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLELOCATIONSCOMPONENT LOCATIONSTRANSMISSION CONTROL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Transmission Control Electrical Components
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Transmission Control Electrical Components
1. Automatic Transmission Control Module (TCM) -J217-
- Component location => in E-box in right side of plenum
2. Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Location: in plenum
3. Data Link Connector (DLC)
- Location: in knee bar to left of steering wheel
4. Valve body
- Location: inside transmission oil pan
- Assembly includes solenoid valves -N88-, -N89-, -N90-, -N91-, -N92-, -N93-, -N94-
- Transmission fluid (ATF) temperature sensor -G93- is integrated into internal wiring harness
5. Multi-function Transmission Range (TR) switch -F125-
- Location: left of transmission
6. Sensor for transmission RPM -G182-
- Location: in valve body
7. Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G38-
- Location: right-rear of transmission
8. Selector lever mechanism
- Location: in center console
9. Shift lock solenoid -N110-
- Location: on right side of selector lever mechanism
10. Throttle Position (TP) sensor -G69-
- Location: integrated into throttle valve control module -J338-
11. Cruise control switch -E45-
- Location: integrated into steering column switch
12. Park/Neutral Position (PNP) relay -J226-
- Location: relay plate
13. Transmission range selector lever display -Y6-
- Location: in instrument cluster
14. Kick down switch -F8-
- Location: behind spray wall in plenum, integrated into accelerator pedal cable
15. Brake light switch -F-
- Location: in pedal cluster
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.