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.
Common Repair Topics: Notes
2009 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
- Check the event memory of the control device for the automatic transmission before troubleshooting transmission control module -J217- see vehicle diagnostic tester.
- Additionally, check the event memory of the engine control device because errors from the engine control device can lead to transmission malfunction see vehicle diagnostic tester.
- Check the ATF level before starting Fault Finding. Refer to ATF LEVEL, CHECKING AND CORRECTING .
Overview:
- WORN, STATOR SHAFT BUSHINGS
- TRANSMISSION IN EMERGENCY RUNNING MODE - FAULT STORED IN DTC MEMORY "Gear Monitoring Reverse Gear or First Gear"
- NO TRACTION FROM FOURTH GEAR, TRANSMISSION IN EMERGENCY RUNNING MODE - FAULT STORED IN DTC MEMORY, GEAR MONITORING FOURTH, FIFTH AND SIXTH GEAR
- NO TRACTION IN ANY GEAR
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.