Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Coding table
ECM CODING
| Country/Exhaust | 07 | USA LEV (emissions regulation); Characteristic: Vehicles with Leak Detection Pump (LDP) | |||
| Drive/Additional Functions | 2 | All Wheel Drive (AWD) without Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) | |||
| 5 | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) with Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) | ||||
| 7 | All Wheel Drive (AWD) with Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) | ||||
| Transmission | 0 | 5 speed manual transmission | |||
| 5 | Automatic transmission 01V | ||||
| Vehicle model | 2 | Audi A6 | |||
NOTE:
- Electronic Stabilization Program is abbreviated as "ESP". Check the ESP switch in the center console to determine whether the vehicle is equipped with ESP.
- Anti-Slip Regulation is abbreviated as "ASR".
- The abbreviation "LEV" stands for Low Emission Vehicle.
Factory Service Tools
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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.