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.
Electrical And Electronic Components And Component Locations
Installed location: Data Link Connector (DLC) is located beneath knee bolster on left of steering wheel.
Check the following components with Guided Fault Finding vehicle tester.
Installed location: The shift lock solenoid -1- is located in the selector mechanism function unit.
The shift lock solenoid cannot be replaced individually. If one component is faulty, then the shift mechanism function unit must be replaced. Refer to up to 11.2009 SELECTOR MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT , or from 11.2009 SELECTOR MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT .
Installed location: DSG transmission mechatronic is bolted on to the transmission housing at front and covered by transmission oil pan.
Refer to Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) Mechatronic -J743- .
Installed location: The transmission input speed sensor/clutch oil temperature sensor item -A- are attached to the transmission housing under the DSG transmission mechatronic.
Refer to Transmission Input Speed Sensor -G182- AND Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor -G509- .
Installed location: Installed location: the components are integrated permanently in the circuit board -B- for the shift mechanism function unit and cannot be replaced individually.
If one component is faulty, then the shift mechanism function unit must be replaced. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT or SELECTOR MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT .
Installed location: Integrated inside the instrument cluster
The selector lever position display can only be replaced together with the instrument cluster.
If transmission range display flashes or lights up, refer to TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SAFETY FUNCTIONS .
Instrument Cluster, Removing and Installing, refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .
Installed location: Integrated into the top of the cover -1- for selector mechanism.
The cover circuit board must be replaced. Refer to COVER CIRCUIT BOARD WITH Selector Lever Scale Illumination Bulb -L101-, FOR VEHICLES WITH STATIONARY SHIFT MECHANISM COVER .
Installed location: Clipped into cover frame -1- for selector lever.
Selector lever scale illumination bulb, removing and installing: Refer to Selector Lever Scale Illumination Bulb -L101-, VEHICLES WITH SELECTOR LEVER BOOTS or Selector Lever Scale Illumination Bulb -L101- .
Installed location: Installed location: brake lamp switch -arrow- is located in foot pedal assembly.
Brake lamp switch, removing and installing. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA, BPY, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .
A switch may be installed only once.
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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.