0B5 S Tronic Transmission

0B5 7-Speed Dual Clutch

Transmission
Following the success of the six-speed S tronic on the The 0B5 S tronic transmission combines the positive
Audi A3 and Audi TT models, a seven-speed dual-clutch features of an automatic transmission with the sportiness
transmission, combined with the quattro powertrain, and efciency of a manual gearbox. It provides extremely
is now available for the rst time in a longitudinal short shift times without interruption of tractive power to
conguration. provide a special driving experience.

Specications of the 0B5 transmission

Designations Manufacturer: DL501-7Q

Service: 0B5
Distribution: S tronic

Development production Audi AG Ingolstadt

VW plant, Kassel

Type Seven-speed, dual-clutch gearbox;

fully synchronized, electro-hydraulically controlled

Dual clutch Dual oil-cooled multi-plate clutches,

electro-hydraulically controlled

Control Mechatronic system integrating the hydraulic control module,

electronic control module, some sensors and actuators; sport
program and tiptronic shift program for manual gear shifting

Ratio spread Up to 8.1 : 1*

Shaft spacing 3.503 in (89.0 mm)

Torque capacity Up to 406.6 lb ft (550 Nm) at 9000 rpm

Weight Approx. 313.0 lb (142 kg), including dual-mass flywheel and

oil fill

* 7th gear is congured as an overdrive gear. Top speed is in 6th gear.

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Vent for gear oil system

(gears/transfer case/
Vent for ATF system
front axle drive)
(hydraulic controls/
dual clutch)

Final drive/
differential (forward
of the dual clutch)

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Connection for
Mechatronic
module

Transmission
plate with dual-
mass ywheel ATF, ller
and oil level
checking bolt
Connection
to ATF cooler

Dual clutch
(K1, K2)

Oil drip
pans

Seven-speed
gearbox
assembly

Center
differential
Final drive with
welded ring gear
and special tooth
geometry to
accommodate the
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Bi-planar Gear
angled lever
side shaft

Spur pinion with special tooth

geometry which allows the
shaft to rotate at an angle in
two planes (beveloid gearing)

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Component Parts Overview

Dual mass
ywheel Dual clutch
(K1, K2)

Stop

Transmission
plate

Hydraulic control
(Mechatronic
system) Connection
module for
ATF cooler

Direct Shift
Gearbox (DSG) Oil drain
Mechatronic J743 Electric port
connection

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Advantages of Seven Gear Ratios

Seven forward gears provide a wide ratio spread that
boosts initial acceleration, while also lowering fuel
consumption via the 7th (overdrive) gear.

Gear
lever

Oil drip
pan

Serviceable
offset depth for
all shaft oil seals
when replaced

Selector
rail
Gear oil ll
and level 429_116
checking bolt
Self-locking center differential with 40/60
asymmetric/dynamic torque split. The
asymmetric-dynamic power distribution
provides sporty and agile driving
characteristics with slight emphasis to the
rear axle. When needed, the center differential
can deliver up to 85% power to the rear axle
or a maximum of 65% power to the front axle.

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Gearbox Design Function

Drive is transmitted to the dual mass ywheel through Sub-Gearbox 2
the transmission plate. From there, torque is transmitted
Even numbered gears (2, 4, 6) and the reverse gear are
to electro-hydraulically controlled clutches (K1, K2) which
driven through input shaft 2 (a hollow shaft) by clutch K2.
operate even or odd numbered gears.
Power output is through the common output shaft, with
The gear arrangement of the 05B transmission can be
torque transmitted directly to the center differential.
viewed as two separate gear boxes.
Torque distribution is approx. 60% to the ange shaft
Sub-Gearbox 1 connected to the rear axle, and approx. 40% to the spur
pinion and side shaft connected to the front axle drive
Odd numbered gears (1, 3, 5, 7) are driven through (not shown here).
central input shaft 1 by clutch K1.

Clutch K1
Clutch K2

Input
shaft 2

Parking 6th gear

Transmission lock gear
plate 4th gear
Dual mass Reverse
ywheel 2nd gear
(R) gear

Design Features of the Dual Clutch

The dual clutch serves two tasks: Small pressure cylinders and coil spring assemblies
on both clutches provide good control during initial
To engage the engine at initial acceleration and to acceleration and when changing gears.
disengage the engine when stopping
Hydraulic pressure equalization is no longer required.
To shift the gears Clutch control corrects dynamic pressure build-up
caused by centrifugal forces at high engine speeds in any
The dual clutch was designed so that clutch K1 is located situation.
on the outside, making it a larger diameter. This meets
the higher demands placed on K1 as the starting clutch
(in rst gear).

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Gear Shifting Sequence

Initial Acceleration Shifting
In selector lever position P or N, only 1st gear and reverse To drive forward, the driver shifts the selector lever into
are engaged. This allows immediate acceleration from a D and drives away in 1st gear. When a dened speed
standing stop. Regardless of whether the driver decides threshold of approx. 10 mph (15 km/h) is exceeded, 2nd
to drive in reverse or to go forward, the correct gears are gear is engaged in sub-gearbox 2 (reverse was previously
already pre-selected. engaged).
When the shift point for upshifting from 1st to 2nd gear
is reached, the gearshift is made by the rapid opening
of clutch K1 and simultaneous rapid closing of clutch K2
without any interruption in tractive power. To enhance
shift comfort and preserve the clutch, engine torque is
reduced during the gearshift (overlap).
The gear shifting process is completed within a few
hundredths of a second. 3rd gear is now pre-selected
in sub-gearbox 1. The process described above repeats
itself alternately during the subsequent gearshifts from
2-3 up to 6-7.

Input
shaft 1

Spur pinion/
output to front
axle (beveloid
gearing) Output to rear
axle differential

7th gear
5th gear

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differential
1st gear

Synchromesh
To facilitate extremely short shift times, all gear
synchronizers are carbon coated.
Gears one, two, and three are also triple cone
synchronizers due to the high stresses to which they are
subjected.
Gears 4, 5, 6, and 7 use single cone synchronizers.

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Transmission Oil Systems

ATF Oil System
The 0B5 transmission has two separate oil systems.
Dual
The rst oil system accommodates the dual clutch, clutch
Mechatronic system, and oil supply. These components
use an ATF developed specically for the 0B5
transmission.
This ATF system enables rapid shifting even at low
temperatures, while also lubricating and cooling the
dual clutch.

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Mechatronic
ATF system
pump

Note
ATF oil is subject to a xed replacement
interval (refer to maintenance).
Hypoid gear oil is designed for
lifetime use.

Gear Oil System

The second oil system incorporates the gear assembly,
the transfer case (center differential), and the front axle
drive.
Lubrication is by means of a hypoid gear oil with a special
oil additive for the center differential. Separating these
oil chambers made it possible to design the individual
component parts of the transmission optimally. It was not
necessary to make any compromises due to conicting
demands on the lubricants.

Front axle
differential

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Gear
assembly
Transfer
case

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Gear Oil System

The oil chambers must be reliably sealed off from one
another.
The ingress of gear oil into the ATF oil chamber (the
ATF mixes with the gear oil) would adversely affect the
performance of the dual clutch.
To prevent this from occurring, special sealing elements
are tted in relevant places.

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Double oil seal ring

Input shaft 1

Transverse
bore

Double oil
seal ring
Input shaft 2

Oil drain port,

The 4 selector rails are sealed Axial
refer to Fig. 116
by means of double-sided seal
on page 23
axial sealing elements.

Input shafts 1 and 2 are sealed by a double oil seal ring.

In total, four radial sealing rings are used. If a radial seal
is leaking, a oil drain port allows the leaking oil to drain
off and prevents it from entering the other oil chamber.
The transverse bore in input shaft 2 establishes a
connection between input shaft 1 and the oil drain port.

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ATF Oil Supply Lubrication

ATF Pump with Rotating Port and Dual Clutch Bearing
A sufcient supply of ATF oil is essential for the operation The ATF pump supplies the Mechatronic system with the
of the transmission. oil pressure required to perform the following functions:
An external gear pump driven by the dual clutch through Control of the multi-plate clutch (engagement and
a gear step provides necessary oil ow and oil pressure. disengagement)
Cooling and lubrication of the multi-plate clutch
Control of gearbox hydraulics

Pressure
line K1

Dual
clutch

Pressure
line K2

Rotating
port

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Suction
jet pump Oil pump
drive

Suction
lter 429_122

ATF pump
(external gear pump)

A suction jet pump, operating on the Venturi principle,

increases the cooling oil ow for the clutch cooling
system. Because this pump doubles the cooling oil ow
rate without the need for increasing oil pump capacity, it
is smaller and more efcient.

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ATF Cooling
ATF cooling is provided by a heat exchanger integrated A differential pressure valve is integrated in the pressure
into the engine cooling system (ATF cooler). lter. It opens when the ow resistance rises above a
threshold value, for example when the lter is clogged
The supply line running to the ATF cooler accommodates
or the ATF is very cold. Therefore, circulation to the ATF
a pressure lter, which, in conjunction with the suction
cooler is always assured.
lter, provides effective ltering of the ATF. Both lters
are designed for lifetime use in the transmission, and are
not subject to a replacement interval. Notes on the ATF cooler:
If the ATF cooler is leaking, coolant will mix
with the ATF. Even the smallest amounts
of coolant in the ATF will impair clutch
control. The new glycol test 8E0 398 998
can be used to determine whether the ATF
contains glycol.
Notes on the ATF lter:
It is only necessary to replace the pressure
lter if the ATF has been contaminated due
to transmission damage. If swarf (metal
chips), abraded matter, or other foreign
ATF material is found mixed in with the ATF,
cooler
the ATF cooler must be ushed, and if
Engine cooling necessary, replaced.
system with
ATF cooler

The illustration on this page shows the ATF cooling

system connected to the 2.0L TFSI engine. This
conguration is representative of all Audi engines, with
the exception of different wiring harnesses.

Connection
module

ATF lter
(pressure lter)*

* In the future, the pressure lter will be integrated

into the connection module.
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Gear Assembly Lubrication

Selective lubrication, conducted via special oil passages
and oil drip pans, results in lower oil level requirements.
This innovative lubrication design reduces churning
losses and enhances overall transmission efciency.
The bearings for the input shaft change gears are
lubricated through the hollow drilled input shaft 1.
Transverse bores in the shafts direct the oil to the
bearing points.

Oil drip
pans

Oil passage in
input shaft 1

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Oil passage
to front
axle drive
Bi-planar
angled
side shaft

Lubricant is supplied to the

center differential through the
hollow drilled output shaft

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Parking Lock
The 0B5 transmission requires a parking lock since both Drive Position Sensor G676 is also actuated through the
clutches are open (disengaged) whenever the engine is selector shaft and the parking lock lever.
not running.
For this purpose, a permanent magnet exerting a
The parking lock gear is connected to the output shaft. magnetic eld on the sensor is located on the parking
The pawl is actuated mechanically by the selector lever lock actuating lever.
via the selector lever cable.
Utilizing the signals generated by Drive Position Sensor
G676, the Mechatronic module recognizes the position of
the selector lever (P, R, N, D, or S).

Stop

Gear
lever
Dir
ect
ion
Drive Position of T
rav
Sensor G676 el

Permanent
magnet

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Parking
lock gear
Locking
pawl

Parking lock in selector lever position P

Note (locking pawl engaged)
The parking lock gear and pawl lock all
four gears through the center differential,
but can compensate through the center
differential if a raised wheel is able to
turn freely, for example, when changing a
wheel.
Therefore, as a precaution, the parking
brake must always be applied, in these
situations.

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Transmission Control
Direct Shift Gearbox Mechatronic J743
The transmission is controlled by a newly developed The Mechatronic system acts as the central transmission
Mechatronic system. It enables precision control of gear control module. It combines the electro-hydraulic control
engagement speed and force when changing gears. This module (actuators), the electronic control module, and
means that regardless of the driving situation, rapid gear some of the sensors into a single unit.
shifts are also smooth.
Because of the longitudinal conguration, the rpm
sensors of both gearbox input shafts and the gear sensor
are located on a separate mounting bracket (PCB 3).

X
Gear
selector
module X
X
Gear Position Distance
Sensor 4 G490 (for
gear selector 4-6)

Gear Position Distance

X
Sensor 3 G489 (for
gear selector 7-5) Clutch Oil Temperature
Sensor G509
X
Gear Position Distance
Sensor 2 G488 (for
gear selector 1-3) Transmission Input
Speed Sensor 3 G641
(clutch input speed)

Gear Position Distance

Sensor 1 G487 (for PCB 2
gear selector 2-R)

PCB 1

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Electro-hydraulic
control module

X Mounting points in the transmission case

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The Mechatronic system controls, regulates, and

Note
performs the following functions:
When replacing the Mechatronic system,
Adaptation of oil pressure in the hydraulic system to various adaptations must be made using
requirements the VAS Scan Tool.
Dual clutch regulation
Clutch cooling regulation
Shift point selection
Transmission control and regulation
Communication with other control modules
Limp home program circuitry
Self-diagnostics Note
When handling the Mechatronic system, it
is important to pay close attention to the
working guidelines regarding electrostatic
discharge!

Connector
Sensor
X Center module wiring
X differential harness

X Drive Position
Sensor G676

Transmission
Input Speed
X Sensor G612 429_130

X Transmission
Connector:
X Mechatronic
Input Speed
Sensor1 G632
wiring harness

Connector:
Gearbox
Control Connector: Wiring harness/
Module PCB 2 Gearbox cable duct
Control
Module PCB 1

Electronic
module
Connector: X Mounting points in the transmission case
wiring harness
(sensor module)

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Hydraulic Component Overview

This illustration shows the electro-hydraulic control module,

together with all components activated by the actuators.
N433 Sub Transmission 1 Valve 1 (for gear selector 1-3)
N434 Sub Transmission 1 Valve 2 (for gear selector 7-5)
N435 Sub Transmission 1 Valve 3 (for clutch valve K1, activation)
N436 Sub Transmission 1 Valve 4 (for pressure regulation in sub-gearbox 1)
N437 Sub Transmission 2 Valve 1 (for gear selector 2-R)
N438 Sub Transmission 2 Valve 2 (for gear selector 4-6)
N439 Sub Transmission 2 Valve 3 (for clutch valve K2, activation)
N440 Sub Transmission 2 Valve 4 (for pressure regulation in sub-gearbox 2)
N471 Cooling Oil Valve
N472 Main Pressure Valve GS 4-6

GS = Gear Selector
Shift
fork 4-6

GS 7-5

GS 1-3

Shift
fork 7-5

GS 2-R

Shift
fork 2-R

Shift
fork 1-3

Note
Before installing the Mechatronic system The selector rails/shift forks have no stops, with the
into the transmission, the gear selectors shift forks held in position by gear selectors. The only
and selector rails must be brought into stops are in the gear change sleeve and the synchronizer
alignment with each other. Refer to the assembly.
repair manual.

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Dual
clutch
N438
(4-6)
Electro-hydraulic
control module
gear selector module

N434
(7-5)

N433
(1-3)

ATF pump with

rotating port for
N437
the dual clutch
(2-R)

Gear
selector

Electro-hydraulic
control module
N471
N439
N435

N440

N472

N436

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Electronics
Gear Position
Integrated Sensors Distance Sensor
4 G490 (for gear
selector 4-6)
The transmission control module, the four distance
sensors and the two hydraulic pressure sensors are
combined as a non-separable unit.
Gear Position
Two temperature sensors are integrated into the Distance Sensor
3 G489 (for gear
TCM. One sensor is positioned to supply precise ATF selector 7-5)
Gear Position
temperatures. Distance Sensor
2 G488 (for gear
The other sensor is integrated directly into the processor selector 1-3)
and measures critical component temperatures.
The two temperature senders monitor each other for
plausibility. Electronics temperature monitoring is very
important so that temperature reduction measures can
be made quickly, as needed.
Besides safety, ATF temperature is relevant to both
clutch control and hydraulic control. For this reason, ATF
temperature is also a key factor in control and adaptation
functions.
Automatic Transmission Hydraulic Pressures Sensors
1 and 2 are utilized for clutch pressure monitoring and
for adaptation of the primary pressure and sub-gearbox
Gear Position
pressures. Distance Sensor
1 G487 (for gear
selector 2-R)
Automatic
Permanent Transmission
magnet Hydraulic
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Hall Pressure
Sensor 1 G193 Transmission
sensor
Hydraulic
Pressure
Sensor 2 G194

Selector
Control rail
module
temperature Four distance sensors determine the position of each
sensor
selector rail/shift fork. The TCM requires this information
to immediately diagnose non-allowed positions and to
activate a limp home program, if necessary.
An exact travel measurement is also essential for
precision gear shifting. The various phases of the
synchronization and gearshifting processes can then be
activated sequentially.

Temperature
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sensor in
processor

Transmission
control
module

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A distance sensor consists of two Hall sensors and two

permanent magnets which are attached to the selector
rail. Depending on the position of the magnets in relation
to the Hall sensors, the Hall sensors output a voltage
which corresponds to the distance traveled. The travel
signal is generated by evaluating both voltage signals.

Note
To measure the precise distance traveled
by the gear selector, the shift mechanism
must be adapted to the transmission
control module using the VAS Scan Tool. 429_171

Separate Sensors Signal Use

Transmission Input Speed Sensors 1 and 2, as well as Determination of the clutch output speed for
the gear sensor are mounted together on a common computing clutch slip
mounting bracket (PCB 3).
Determination of the synchronization speed for shift
Both engine speed senders are intelligent sensors. control
With three Hall sensors and the corresponding evaluation
electronics, it is possible to distinguish between driving
forward, driving in reverse, and a weak magnetic eld.
The control module receives the information from the
senders pre-evaluated in the form of a pulse width
modulated signal.
The various states are indicated to the control module
by different pulse widths. For example, when driving
forward, the engine speed signal has a different pulse
width than when reversing.

Drive Position
Encoder disc, Sensor G676
input shaft 2

Encoder disc,
input shaft 1 Connector Sensor
module/wiring
harness

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Transmission
Input Speed
Sensor 2 G612
Transmission PCB 3
Input Speed (sensor module)
Sensor 1 G632

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Drive Position Sensor G676

G676 is located in the gearbox and is an integral part of A permanent magnet exerting a magnetic force on the
the sensor module. This is a contactless travel sensor gear sensor is located on the parking lock lever. The
which is used to determine the selector lever positions parking lock lever is connected to the gear lever by a
(P, R, N, D, and S). shaft. It is actuated by the selector lever by means of a
selector lever cable.

Drive Position
Sensor G676

Connector
Sensor module/
wiring harness to
gearbox control
module

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Permanent
magnet

PCB 3 Parking lock

(sensor module) lever

The transmission control module requires data on The position sensor is a PLCD travel sensor. The
selector lever position to perform the following functions abbreviation PLCD stands for Permanent Magnetic
and generate the following signals and information: Linear Contactless Displacement sensor and describes a
contactless sensor which measures linear travel using a
Information on driver input/vehicle operating state permanent magnet.
(forward, reverse, neutral) for activation of the clutches
and gear selectors The signal generated by this sensor is very important
for gearbox control and is safety-critical. For this reason,
Information for selection of shift program D or S G676 consists of two redundant sensors arranged in
Signal for controlling the starter inhibitor parallel.
Signal for controlling the P/N lock (shift-lock) The TCM always evaluates both sensors.
Information for reverse gear (for example, back-up
lights, Park Assist System, etc.)
Control of the selector lever position indicator in the
instrument cluster and gearshift mechanism

Note
The gear sensors must be adapted to the
transmission control module using the
VAS Scan Tool.

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Transmission Input Speed Sensor -3- G641

and Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor G509

Outer plate
carrier of
clutch K1

X
Cooling oil
outlets
PCB 2

X = plugged
connection to gear
selector valve

Clutch Oil
Temperature
Transmission Sensor G509
Input Speed
Connector to Sensor -3- G641
transmission
control module

Sensors G641 and G509 are integral parts of PCB2. G641 G509 measures and monitors the temperature of the
is a Hall sensor. It measures the input speed of the dual cooling oil emerging from the dual clutch. Clutch
clutch (engine speed after the dual-mass ywheel). The temperature can be derived from this information.
outer plate carrier of clutch K1 serves as an encoder disc.
When a dened oil temperature is reached, safety
The clutch input speed signal: precautions are taken to prevent a further rise in
temperature.
Allows more precise clutch control
Is used for adapting the clutches
Is used for regulating micro-slip

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Transmission Protection Functions

Control Module Temperature Monitoring Clutch Protection

High temperatures have a negative impact on the useful If the clutch cooling oil temperature exceeds a value
life and performance of electronic components. Due of approx. 320F (160 C), as determined by G509, the
to the integration of the transmission control module clutch is within a critical temperature range that can
into the transmission housing (lubricated by ATF), it is damage it. These temperatures occur, for example, when
very important to monitor the temperature of both the accelerating on extreme gradients, when towing a trailer,
electronics and ATF. or when the vehicle is held stationary on an uphill slope
using the accelerator and the clutch without engaging
When the temperature reaches approx. 275F (135C)
the brake.
(measured by one of the two temperature sensors in the
transmission control module), the electronics must be As a safety precaution, engine torque is reduced when
protected against a further rise in temperature. When cooling oil temperature exceeds 320F (160 C.) If the
this threshold value is exceeded, the transmission control cooling oil temperature continues to rise, engine torque
module initiates a reduction in engine torque to reduce is gradually reduced, sometimes to idle. When the engine
heat input. is at idle, the clutches are open and there is no power
transmission from the engine to the drive wheels.
Up to a temperature of approx. 293F (145 C), engine
torque can be reduced gradually until the engine is at When the protective function is initiated, an entry is
idle. When the engine is at idle, the clutches are open made in the fault memory and the following text message
and there is no power transmission from the engine to is displayed in the instrument cluster: You can continue
the drive wheels. driving to a limited extent.
When the protective function is activated, an entry is As an additional safety precaution, the clutch
made in the fault memory and the following text message temperature is determined using a computer model. If
is displayed in the instrument cluster: You can continue the computed temperature exceeds a pre-dened value,
driving to a limited extent. the above mentioned precautions are taken.

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All you need to know about the

transmission control module towing

In the B8 series, a new data and diagnostic log is used If a vehicle with S tronic needs towing, the conventional
for the engine control modules, the TCM, and the restrictions of automatic transmissions apply:
airbag control module. The previous data blocks and
numberings are no longer used. Individual measured Selector lever in position N
data is now available and listed as full text in alphabetical A maximum towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) must
order. This required measured data can then be not be exceeded
specically selected. A maximum towing distance of 30 mi (50 km) must not
be exceeded
clearing the fault memory
Explanation:
The fault memories of the engine and transmission
control module are always cleared jointly. If the fault When the engine is at standstill, the oil pump is not
memory of the transmission control module is cleared, driven and certain parts of the transmission are no
then the fault memory in the engine control module will longer lubricated. Exceeding a speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)
be cleared as well. The converse applies if the memory of results in unacceptably high rotational speeds within
the engine control module is cleared. the gearbox and dual clutch, because one gear is always
engaged in both sub-gearboxes.
If these towing cautions are not observed, serious
transmission damage can occur.

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Limp Home Programs

In the event of a malfunction, serious damage can be 1. Driving with sub-gearbox 1, sub-gearbox 2 shut down:
prevented and mobility preserved by means of limp
home programs initiated by the transmission control Only gears 1, 3, 5, and 7* can be engaged (with
module. In addition, there are also protective functions, interruption in tractive power)
which protect certain components against overload. Backing up (reversing) is not possible
In the event of certain pre-dened system malfunctions,
the transmission control module shuts down the sub- 2. Driving with sub-gearbox 2, sub-gearbox 1 shut down:
gearbox in question and activates the relevant limp Only gears 2, 4, 6, and R* can be engaged (with
home program (driving with intact sub-gearbox). interruption in tractive power).
3. Complete gearbox shutdown:
In the case of serious faults for example, a faulty
powertrain CAN, no identication by the immobilizer, or
recognition of an incorrect ratio in the gear steps or in
the nal drive the gearbox is completely shut down.

* The nature of the fault dictates which gears are

still available. To be sure that components do not
overspeed, certain gears are disabled depending on
fault type. After ensuring that no gear is engaged in
the deactivated gearbox, all gears of the intact sub-
gearbox are shifted without any further restrictions.

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Displays/Warnings
The 0B5 transmission features new information and Display 1
warning technology in the instrument cluster, which will
alert the driver to a system malfunction or the initiation
of a protective function.
The following warnings are displayed:
Gearbox fault:
You can continue
Display 1 appears when faults the driver may not notice
driving
are recognized by the transmission control module,
which then activates a suitable substitute signal.
These faults result in no, or only negligible, loss of
performance. The purpose of the warning is to prompt
the driver to take the vehicle to an Audi dealer at the next
opportunity.

Display 2
Display 2 appears when gearbox protection functions and
faults result in a loss of performance.
This can have the following effects:

Limp home program: Driving with sub-gearbox 2 Gearbox fault:

is active. For example, gearshifts have interruptions in You can continue
tractive power (even-numbered gears only) driving to
a limited
Gearbox protective function is active, but engine
extent only
power is reduced because the engine torque reduction
function is also active
No power transmission to the driving wheels after
stopping
The engine can no longer be started

Display 3
Display 3 appears when the limp home program,
Driving with sub-gearbox 1, is active because reverse
gear cannot be selected at the same time.
Text messages disappear after ve seconds, and are Gearbox fault:
displayed again for ve seconds at ignition ON. Yellow You can continue
warning symbols are permanently displayed. driving to
a limited
extent only No
reverse gear

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