Audi A4 B7 Hard Down Shifting at low speeds

[mnabeetio]

Hello,

This is my first post here so please forgive me if I don't follow the rules correctly. I have a 2006 Audi A4 B7 Quattro with a 2.0T and 6 speed automatic transmission. Here is my vehicle scan and also the PLB file for the Control Module Maps of the Automatic Transmission. My problem is the following:

The car shifts perfectly fine everywhere else except for when it down shifts from 3rd to 2nd at low speeds during braking. When the car is cold, it shifts smoothly, but once the car is warmed up it starts to shift rough from 3rd to 2nd, its becoming quite unbearable and I am afraid I am damaging the transmission. During this transition, the car shudders and I can hear the transmission clunking. Its almost as if the transmission is having a hard time shifting from 3rd to 2nd. This rough downshift does not happen in sport mode. I have already performed a transmission fluid change with ZF Lifegaurd 8 twice! Also changed the transmission filter, but shifting is still an issue. I have also performed a Throttle Body and Kickdown adaptation but it still did not help . Now I am thinking I might have to reset the transmission to the factory settings and then do an adaptation drive. But I am not too familiar with this procedure. Can someone please tell me if this is the right thing to do next? If so, then what is the procedure for resetting the transmission in VAG COM? Also once the reset has occurred, how exactly do I perform the adaptation drive?

Wednesday,16,March,2016,08:38:19:57123
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VCDS Version: 15.7.4.1 (x64)
Data version: 20160216
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VIN: WAUDF68E85A509089   License Plate: 
Mileage: 163350km-101500mi   Repair Order: 



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Chassis Type: 8E (8E - Audi A4/S4/RS4 B6/B7 (2001 > 2008))
Scan: 01 02 03 08 09 0F 11 15 16 17 18 25 36 37 45 46 55 56 57 65
          67 69 75 76 77
 
VIN: WAUDF68E85A509089   Mileage: 163350km-101500miles
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Address 01: Engine        Labels: 06F-907-115-AXX.clb
   Part No SW: 8E0 910 115 B    HW: 8E0 907 115 C
   Component: 2.0l R4/4V TFSI  01 0130  
   Revision: --H02---    Serial number:               
   Coding: 0104010A190F0120
   Shop #: WSC 57640 000 1048576
   VCID: 204F8D4EF31CC03E5E-8074

No fault code found.
Readiness: 0000 0000

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Address 02: Auto Trans        Labels: 09L-927-760.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E1 910 156 A    HW: 09L 927 156 
   Component: AG6 09L 2,0TFSI USA 0050  
   Revision: --H01---    Serial number:        4004187
   Coding: 0000002
   Shop #: WSC 06314 000 00000
   VCID: 25419C5AEC3E25162D-8070

No fault code found.

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Address 03: ABS Brakes        Labels: 8E0-910-517.clb
   Part No SW: 8E0 910 517 C    HW: 8E0 614 517 BB
   Component: ESP8 quattro    H04 0180  
   Revision: 00000000    Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0004528
   Shop #: WSC 06314 000 00000
   VCID: 275D9652963237061F-8072

No fault code found.

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Address 08: Auto HVAC        Labels: 8E0-820-043.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 820 043 AM
   Component:   A4 Klimaautomat   2731  
   Coding: 00000
   Shop #: WSC 00000  
   VCID: 6CD7A97E1C54D45EB2-517C

No fault code found.

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Address 09: Cent. Elect.        Labels: 8E0-907-279-8EC.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 907 279 J
   Component: int. Lastmodul  USA 0503  
   Coding: 00003
   Shop #: WSC 06314  
   VCID: 3979402A2386B1F679-4B1C

No fault code found.

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Address 15: Airbags        Labels: 8E0-959-655-94.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 959 655 H    HW: 8E0 959 655 H
   Component:    Airbag 9.41  H10 3230  
   Revision: 91H10323    Serial number: 0036N0008B2A  
   Coding: 0032607
   Shop #: WSC 06314 000 00000
   VCID: 3C77593E7FB484DE62-8068

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8E0 910 339 B
   Component: BF-Gewichtsens. 02  0070  
   Serial number: 6332DRB40178D1B0O
   Coding: 00032607

   Subsystem 2 - Serial number: 6342DRB40179D423N

   Subsystem 3 - Serial number: 6352ARB4004FBD32U

   Subsystem 4 - Serial number: 6362ARB4004FCAC92

   Subsystem 5 - Serial number: 63729RB40051D40BH

   Subsystem 6 - Serial number: 63829RB40051D3D0J

No fault code found.

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Address 16: Steering wheel        Labels: 8E0-953-549.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 953 549 Q
   Component: Lenksáulenmodul     0601  
   Coding: 02041
   Shop #: WSC 06314  
   VCID: 418928CA4B56E93631-4B1C

No fault code found.

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Address 17: Instruments        Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 920 981 N    HW: 8E0 920 981 N
   Component: KOMBI+WFS 4     H12 0040  
   Revision: 0040        Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0023259
   Shop #: WSC 40327 444 83912
   VCID: 387F452E488CA8FE86-515E

No fault code found.

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Address 25: Immobilizer        Labels: 8E0-920-9xx-8EC.lbl
   Part No SW: 8E0 920 981 N    HW: 8E0 920 981 N
   Component: KOMBI+WFS 4     H12 0040  
   Revision: 0040        Serial number: 00000000000000
   Coding: 0023259
   Shop #: WSC 40327 444 83912
   VCID: 387F452E488CA8FE86-515E

No fault code found.

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Address 46: Central Conv.        Labels: 8E0-959-433-MAX.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 959 433 BT
   Component: Komfortgerát T7B    3232  
   Coding: 11896
   Shop #: WSC 06314  
   VCID: 0407E1DE14C43C1E5A-4B1C

   Subsystem 1 - Part No: 8E1959801F
   Component: Tõrsteuer.FS BRM 0305  

   Subsystem 2 - Part No: 8E1959802E
   Component: Tõrsteuer.BF BRM 0205  

   Subsystem 3 - Part No: 8E0959801A
   Component: Tõrsteuer.HL BRM 0205  

   Subsystem 4 - Part No: 8E0959802A
   Component: Tõrsteuer.HR BRM 0205  

No fault code found.

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Address 56: Radio        Labels: 8E0-035-1xx-56.lbl
   Part No: 8E0 035 195 H
   Component: symphony II PM6    0410   
   Coding: 01005
   Shop #: WSC 68608  
   VCID: 2C57697EDCD4145EF2-5058

1 Fault Found:
65535 - Internal Control Module Memory Error 
            37-00 - Faulty

End-------------------------(Elapsed Time: 06:10)--------------------------

;SW:8E1-910-156-A   HW:09L-927-156 ---  Auto Trans
;Component:AG6 09L 2,0TFSI USA 0050, Coding:0000002
;Wednesday,16,March,2016,08:39:12:57123
;VCDS Version: Release 15.7.4 (x64)  Data version: 20160216
;VCID: 25419C5AEC3E25162D-8070

1,0,,
1,1,Engine Speed,,Range: 0...8160 RPM
;0 /min,RPM,
1,2,Transmission,Speed (G182),Specification: 0...8160 RPM
;0 /min,RPM,
1,3,Transmission,Outp. Speed (G195),Range: 0...8160 RPM
;0 /min,RPM,
1,4,Engaged Gear,,Range: 1/2/3/4/5/6/1M/R
;0 , ,
;
;
2,0,,
2,1,Curret,Shift Program,0....4 = Steep Down Hill Driving
5....9 = Slight Down Hill Driving
10...14 = Level Road Surface
15...19 = Slight Inclination
20...24 = Large Inclination
25...26 = Winter Driving 
27 = Tiptronic Function 
29 = Limp Mode: Excessive Transmission Temperature
30...31 = Warm-Up Driving Condition
32 = City Driving
34 = Cruise Control ON: Steep Down Hill
35 = Cruise Control ON: Slight Down Hill
36 = Cruise Control ON: Level Road Surface
37 = Cruise Control ON: Slight Inclination
38 = Cruise Control ON: Large Inclination
39 = Mountain Driving with increased Transmission Temperature
40 = Tiptronic Function with increased Transmission Temperature
41...45 = Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Function
;10.0,(no units),
2,2,Accelerator Pedal,Position,Range: 0.0...100.0 %
;0.0 %,Load,
2,3,Transmission,Outp. Speed (G195),Range: 0...8160 RPM
;0 /min,RPM,
2,4,Engaged Gear,,Range: 1/2/3/4/5/6/1M/R
;0 , ,
;
;
3,0,,
3,1,Brake Light,Switch,Range: Brakes/[No Display]
; , ,
3,2,Shift Lock,Solenoid (N110),Range: PN active/PN inactive

R/D/S = PN inactive
P/N/Brake not applied = PN active
P/N/Brake applied = PN inactive
;PN Active, ,
3,3,Vehicle Speed,,
;0.0 km/h,Speed,
3,4,Supply Voltage,(Valves),Specification: approx. Battery Voltage
;12.20 V,Voltage,
;
;
4,0,,
4,1,Transmission Fluid,Temperature (G93),Range: -40.0...+150.0 °C
Specification (Level Check): 30.0...50.0 °C (See Factory Repair Manual for Details!!!)
;72.0°C,Temperature,
4,2,Selector Lever,Position,Range: P/Z1(P-R)/R/Z1(R-N)/N/Z2(N-D)/D/Z3(D-S)/S
;P , ,
4,3,Multi-Function,Switch (F125),0010 = P
0011 = Z1 (between P/R)
0001 = R
0101 = Z1 (between R/N)
0100 = N
1100 = Z2 (between N/D)
1110 = D
1111 = Z3 (between D/S)
1101 = S
;    0010,Bin. Bits,
4,4,OBD-Info,,xxx1 = Engine Start recognized
xx1x = Warm-Up Cycle recognized
x1xx = Driving Cycle recognized
1xxx = Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) active
;    0000,Bin. Bits,
;
;
5,0,,
5,1,Solenoid Valve 1,(N88),OFF = R/1/2/3
ON = 4/5/6
;OFF, ,
5,2,Pressure Control,Valve 1 (N215),
;0.000 A,Current,
5,3,Pressure Control,Valve 2 (N216),
;0.000 A,Current,
5,4,Engaged Gear,,Range: 1/2/3/4/5/6/1M/R
;0 , ,
;
;
6,0,,
6,1,Pressure Control,Valve 3 (N217),
;0.000 A,Current,
6,2,Pressure Control,Valve 4 (N218),
;0.000 A,Current,
6,3,Pressure Control,Valve 5 (N233),
;0.000 A,Current,
6,4,Pressure Control,Valve 6 (N371),
;0.000 A,Current,
;
;
7,0,,
7,1,Transmission Fluid,Temperature (G93),Range: -40.0...+150.0 °C
Specification (Level Check): 30.0...50.0 °C (See Factory Repair Manual for Details!!!)
;72.0°C,Temperature,
7,2,Pressure Control,Valve 6 (N371),
;0.000 A,Current,
7,3,Torque Converter,Clutch Status,
;TC Open, ,
7,4,Torque Converter,Slip,
;0 /min,RPM,
;
;
8,0,,
8,1,Kick-Down,Switch,Range: Kick-Down/[No Display]
; , ,
8,2,Accelerator Pedal,Position,Range: 0.0...100.0 %
;0.0 %,Load,
8,3,Driving Mode,,Range: Deceleration (Engine Brake)/[No Display] (Acceleration)
;Overrun, ,
8,4,Control Module,Temperature,Range: -40.0...+150.0 °C
;71.0°C,Temperature,
;
;
9,0,,
9,1,Engine Torque,,
;196.0 Nm,Torque,
9,2,Engine Speed,,Range: 0...8160 RPM
;0 /min,RPM,
9,3,Accelerator Pedal,Position,Range: 0.0...100.0 %
;0.0 %,Load,
9,4,Dynamic Shift,Program,1 = Gear Selection According to Driving Program
8 = Shift Position P
10 = Shift Program Low Friction Value Detection
12 = Spontaneous Vehicle Delay
13 = ASR mode
15 = Tiptronic Mode
16 = Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Mode
17 = Hot Mode
18 = Warm-Up Program
20 = Spontaneous Down-Shift
26 = Selecting Gear
;8.0,(no units),
;
;
10,0,,
10,1,Torque Converter,Amplification,Range: 0.00...2.55
;1.01,(no units),
10,2,Engine Speed,,Range: 0...8160 RPM
;0 /min,RPM,
10,3,Engaged Gear,,Range: 1/2/3/4/5/6/1M/R
;0 , ,
10,4,Acceleration,,
;0.000 m/s^2,Acceleration,
;
;
11,0,,
11,1,Selector Lever,Position,Range: P/Z1(P-R)/R/Z1(R-N)/N/Z2(N-D)/D/Z3(D-S)/S
;P , ,
11,2,Tiptronic Switch,(F189) Recognition,Range: M-Switch (Operated)/[No Display] (Not Operated)
; , ,
11,3,Tiptronic Switch,(F189) Up/Down,Range: Up Switch/Down Switch/[No Display] (Not Operated)
; , ,
11,4,Tiptronic Buttons,&& Shift Paddels,xxxx1 = Tiptronic Down Switch (Selector Lever)
xxx1x = Tiptronic Recognition Switch (selector Lever)
xx1xx = Tiptronic Up Switch (Selector Lever)
x1xxx = Tiptronic Up Switch (Steering Wheel)
1xxxx = Tiptronic Down Switch (Steering Wheel)
;   00111,Bin. Bits,
;
;
12,0,,
12,1,Nominal,Engine Torque,
;400.0 Nm,Torque,
12,2,Engine Variant,(ECU Signal),
;36.0,(no units),
12,3,Transm. Variant,(ECU Signal),
;10.0,(no units),
12,4,CAN Software Level,(ECU Signal),
;41.0,(no units),
;
;
13,0,,
13,1,Selector Lever,Position,Range: P/Z1(P-R)/R/Z1(R-N)/N/Z2(N-D)/D/Z3(D-S)/S
;P , ,
13,2,Shift Lock,Solenoid (N110),Range: PN active/PN inactive

R/D/S = PN inactive
P/N/Brake not applied = PN active
P/N/Brake applied = PN inactive
;PN Active, ,
13,3,Multi-Function,Switch (F125),0010 = P
0011 = Z1 (between P/R)
0001 = R
0101 = Z1 (between R/N)
0100 = N
1100 = Z2 (between N/D)
1110 = D
1111 = Z3 (between D/S)
1101 = S
;    0010,Bin. Bits,
13,4,Voltage,(Terminal 30),Specification: min. 9.0 V
;12.20 V,Voltage,
;
;
14,0,,
14,1,Transmission Fluid,Temperature (G93),Range: -40.0...+150.0 °C
Specification (Level Check): 30.0...50.0 °C (See Factory Repair Manual for Details!!!)
;71.0°C,Temperature,
14,2,Control Module,Temperature,Range: -40.0...+150.0 °C
;71.0°C,Temperature,
14,3,Thermal Protection,,Range: 0 (not active) / 1 (active)
Specification: 0
; 0, ,
14,4,Maximum,Engine Torque,
;565.0 Nm,Torque,
;
;
15,0,,
15,1,,,
;O , ,
15,2,,,
;P , ,
15,3,,,
;0.0,(no units),
15,4,Transmission Fluid,Temperature (G93),Range: -40.0...+150.0 °C
Specification (Level Check): 30.0...50.0 °C (See Factory Repair Manual for Details!!!)
;72.0°C,Temperature,
;
;
16,0,,
16,1,Accelerator Pedal,Position,Range: 0.0...100.0 %
;0.0 %,Load,
16,2,Vehicle Speed,,
;0.0 km/h,Speed,
16,3,Curret,Shift Program,0....4 = Steep Down Hill Driving
5....9 = Slight Down Hill Driving
10...14 = Level Road Surface
15...19 = Slight Inclination
20...24 = Large Inclination
25...26 = Winter Driving 
27 = Tiptronic Function 
29 = Limp Mode: Excessive Transmission Temperature
30...31 = Warm-Up Driving Condition
32 = City Driving
34 = Cruise Control ON: Steep Down Hill
35 = Cruise Control ON: Slight Down Hill
36 = Cruise Control ON: Level Road Surface
37 = Cruise Control ON: Slight Inclination
38 = Cruise Control ON: Large Inclination
39 = Mountain Driving with increased Transmission Temperature
40 = Tiptronic Function with increased Transmission Temperature
41...45 = Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Function
;10.0,(no units),
16,4,Dynamic Shift,Program,1 = Gear Selection According to Driving Program
8 = Shift Position P
10 = Shift Program Low Friction Value Detection
12 = Spontaneous Vehicle Delay
13 = ASR mode
15 = Tiptronic Mode
16 = Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Mode
17 = Hot Mode
18 = Warm-Up Program
20 = Spontaneous Down-Shift
26 = Selecting Gear
;8.0,(no units),
;
;
17,0,,
17,1,Control Module,Afterrun,Range: Afterrun/[No Display]
;----------, ,
17,2,Supply Voltage,(Terminal 30),
;12.10 V,Voltage,
17,3,Supply Voltage,(Terminal 15),
;12.10 V,Voltage,
17,4,CAN-Information,(Terminal 15),Range: Term 15 On/Term 15 Off
;----------, ,
;
;
40,0,,
40,1,,,
;71.0,(no units),
40,2,,,
;113.0,(no units),
40,3,,,
;0.0,(no units),
40,4,,,
;7.65 s,Time,
;
;
41,0,,
41,1,,,
;0 /min,RPM,
41,2,,,
;0 /min,RPM,
41,3,,,
;0 /min,RPM,
41,4,,,
;172.0 Nm,Torque,
;
;
42,0,,
42,1,,,
;61.2 %,Load,
42,2,,,
;41.0°C,Temperature,
42,3,,,
;13.70 V,Voltage,
42,4,,,
;13.68 V,Voltage,
;
;
43,0,,
43,1,,,
;1101111 ,Bin. Bits,
43,2,,,
;00000000,Bin. Bits,
43,3,,,
;0 0100 0,Bin. Bits,
43,4,,,
;41.0°C,Temperature,
;
;
44,0,,
44,1,,,
;0.048 A,Current,
44,2,,,
;0.848 A,Current,
44,3,,,
;0.048 A,Current,
44,4,,,
;0.640 A,Current,
;
;
45,0,,
45,1,,,
;0.048 A,Current,
45,2,,,
;0.048 A,Current,
45,3,,,
; 00     ,Bin. Bits,
45,4,,,
;0000    ,Bin. Bits,
;
;
46,0,,
46,1,,,
;  000000,Bin. Bits,
46,2,,,
;11     1,Bin. Bits,
46,3,,,
;  100000,Bin. Bits,
46,4,,,
; , ,
;
;
47,0,,
47,1,,,
;0.0 km/h,Speed,
47,2,,,
;1101111 ,Bin. Bits,
47,3,,,
;7.65 s,Time,
47,4,,,
;   11110,Bin. Bits,
;
;
48,0,,
48,1,,,
;820.0 Nm,Torque,
48,2,,,
;73.0,(no units),
48,3,,,
;10.0,(no units),
48,4,,,
; , ,
;
;
60,0,,
60,1,,,
;116.0,(no units),
60,2,,,
;S , ,
60,3,,,
;103.0°C,Temperature,
60,4,,,
; , ,
;
;
61,0,,
61,1,,,
;100.0,(no units),
61,2,,,
; , ,
61,3,,,
; , ,
61,4,,,
; , ,
;
;
62,0,,
62,1,,,
;2.0,(no units),
62,2,,,
;10.0,(no units),
62,3,,,
;-1.0,(no units),
62,4,,,
;15.0,(no units),
;
;
63,0,,
63,1,,,
;0.0,(no units),
63,2,,,
;0.0,(no units),
63,3,,,
; , ,
63,4,,,
; , ,
;
;
64,0,,
64,1,,,
;25.0 Nm,Torque,
64,2,,,
;25.0 Nm,Torque,
64,3,,,
;25.0 Nm,Torque,
64,4,,,
;0.0 Nm,Torque,
;
;
65,0,,
65,1,,,
;395.0 Nm,Torque,
65,2,,,
;395.0 Nm,Torque,
65,3,,,
;220.0 Nm,Torque,
65,4,,,
;0.0,(no units),
;
;
66,0,,
66,1,,,
;190.0 Nm,Torque,
66,2,,,
;0.0,(no units),
66,3,,,
; , ,
66,4,,,
; , ,
;
;
67,0,,
67,1,,,
;25.0 Nm,Torque,
67,2,,,
;25.0 Nm,Torque,
67,3,,,
;395.0 Nm,Torque,
67,4,,,
;395.0 Nm,Torque,
;
;
68,0,,
68,1,,,
;25.0 Nm,Torque,
68,2,,,
;255.0 Nm,Torque,
68,3,,,
; , ,
68,4,,,
; , ,
;
;
69,0,,
69,1,,,
;1020.0 Nm,Torque,
69,2,,,
;     000,Bin. Bits,
69,3,,,
;590.0 Nm,Torque,
69,4,,,
;     101,Bin. Bits,
;
;
70,0,,
70,1,,,
;0.0,(no units),
70,2,,,
;0.4 %,Load,
70,3,,,
; , ,
70,4,,,
;395.0 Nm,Torque,
;
;
125,0,CAN-Databus Powertrain (Communication),
125,1,Engine,Electronics,Specification: Engine 1
Display Range: Engine 1/Engine 0
;Engine 1, ,
125,2,Brake Electronics,,Specification: ABS 1
Range: ABS 1/ABS 0
;ABS 1, ,
125,3,Steering Angle,Sensor (G85),Specification: Steer. ang. 1
Range: Steer. ang. 1/Steer. ang. 0
;Steer. ang. 1, ,
125,4,Instrument Cluster,,Specification: Instruments 1
Range: Instruments 1/Instruments 0
;Instruments 1, ,
;
;
126,0,CAN-Databus Powertrain (Communication),
126,1,Distance,Regulation (J428),Specification: Distance 1
Display Range: Distance 1/Distance 0
;Distance 1, ,
126,2,Parking Brake,Electronics (J540),Specification: Park Brake 1
Display Range: Park Brake 1/Park Brake 0
; , ,
126,3,Steering Wheel,Electronics (J527),Specification: St. Wheel 1
Range: St. Wheel 1/St. Wheel 0
;St. Wheel 1, ,
126,4,Gateway,(J533),Specification: Gateway 1
Range: Gateway 1/Gateway 0
;Gateway 0, ,
;
;
225,0,,
225,1,,,
;0.0,(no units),
225,2,,,
;0.0,(no units),
225,3,,,
;0.0,(no units),
225,4,,,
;0.0,(no units),
;
;
226,0,,
226,1,,,
;0.0,(no units),
226,2,,,
;0.0,(no units),
226,3,,,
;0.0,(no units),
226,4,,,
;0.0,(no units),
;
;
227,0,,
227,1,,,
;0.0,(no units),
227,2,,,
; , ,
227,3,,,
; , ,
227,4,,,
; , ,
;
;

 

[Jack@European_Parts]

You could try slightly thicker fluid, to raise the PSI during shift points........for wear.

 

[mnabeetio]

I was thinking about doing that next if the transmission reset didn't help. Were you thinking adding Lucas products to the existing fluid? Or flushing out? What thicker fluid is compatible with this transmission?

 

[Uwe]

Now I am thinking I might have to reset the transmission to the factory settings and then do an adaptation drive.

Have you seen a procedure for that that applies to your transmission? I haven't, and I don't think such a procedure exists, because what you have there is a totally conventional automatic transmission, not a CVT, and not a DSG.

-Uwe-

 

[mnabeetio]

Yes I saw it in TSB 37-06-13 for the 09L transmissions.

 

[Uwe]

Yes I saw it in TSB 37-06-13 for the 09L transmissions.

Ah yes, an "Adaptation Drive" which does not involve a scan tool.

Based on that TSB, I suppose you should have your transmission updated to software level 0090 as well.

-Uwe-

 

[Dana]

Hi Muhammad,

Thanks for posting the map and scan per our phone conversation yesterday. Based on what I see in MVB 070+ I do not believe the 09L Adaptation function procedure is going to work. Per my research previously the factory scan tool in addition to RoW market TSBs described this as a phase-in period during MY 2006. I was not aware of 37-06-13 for the NAR market 09L so this adds a great deal of clarity to the actual SWL (software Level).

Having that flash completed per Uwe's suggestion would be my next move.

In the meanwhile I need to make sure my MVB and Adp channel values (from memory) are correct and I'll post the details if you'd like to try with the current SWL.

 

[Dana]

OK, I was close on the MVBs. Groups 073 through 077 apply but your module skipped from 070 to 125 as if they aren't supported. Please double check the next time you are connected to the car but that should confirm the reset won't work.

Next, the Adaptation channel was group 001. The original value would be 0 when applicable (rather than error which is what I'd expect pre-flash) and you save the new value of 0 into that channel. After doing so any learned MVB 073 - 077 data would be zeroed and the test drive needs to be completed.

If you have that flash update completed I would like to take a look at another control module map!

 

[Dana]

If we have any internal objections to this info the guys (forum Admins) can pull it but the only MVB info I have is in Seb's German file:

073,0,Fülldruck- und Schnellfüllzeitadaption Kupplung A
073,1,Fülldruckadaption,Kupplung A
073,2,Anzahl Adaptionen,Kupplung A
073,3,Schnellfüllzeitadapt.,Kupplung A
073,4,Anzahl Adaptionen,Kupplung A
;
074,0,Fülldruck- und Schnellfüllzeitadaption Kupplung B
074,1,Fülldruckadaption,Kupplung B
074,2,Anzahl Adaptionen,Kupplung B
074,3,Schnellfüllzeitadapt.,Kupplung B
074,4,Anzahl Adaptionen,Kupplung B
;
075,0,Fülldruck- und Schnellfüllzeitadaption Kupplung C
075,1,Fülldruckadaption,Kupplung C
075,2,Anzahl Adaptionen,Kupplung C
075,3,Schnellfüllzeitadapt.,Kupplung C
075,4,Anzahl Adaptionen,Kupplung C
;
076,0,Fülldruck- und Schnellfüllzeitadaption Kupplung D
076,1,Fülldruckadaption,Kupplung D
076,2,Anzahl Adaptionen,Kupplung D
;
077,0,Fülldruck- und Schnellfüllzeitadaption Kupplung E
077,1,Fülldruckadaption,Kupplung E
077,2,Anzahl Adaptionen,Kupplung E

As you can see, we don't need to know how to read German to interpret that A, B, C, D and E adaptation info.

 

[Jack@European_Parts]

I add Nazi STP about a half a bottle.

 

[mnabeetio]

Hi Dana, thank you so much for your very thorough explanation! You were unbelievably helpful over the phone, wayyyyyy more than the gentleman I spoke with over the phone yesterday...

You are correct, I don't believe my car's transmission module supports the adaptations. When I go into adaptation channels 73 - 77, I only see ERROR and NOT AVAILABLE. I am hesitant to get the software updated because that would require me to go to the dealership and also will require a complete transmission flush with a fluid that has since been superseded. Not to mention they will charge me an arm and a leg to perform the work. If I had not invested in the VAG COM, the dealership route would have been more affordable. I guess my next step, as suggested by Jack@European_Parts, is to try a thicker transmission fluid. I have noticed that when I come to a stop under harder braking, the transmission shift very smooth from 3rd to 2nd. So Jack@European_Parts thought seems to make sense, maybe I need thicker fluid to increase the pressure during low speed down shifting.

 

[mnabeetio]

I add Nazi STP about a half a bottle.

Thanks for the input Jack@European_Parts! Since Dana and Uwe have suggested that a Factory Reset won't be possible on the Transmission's adaptation values without a software upgrade, my next option is to try either an additive or a thicker transmission fluid. I searched on google for a Nazi STP additive but I am not getting anything. Is that the exact name? My only remaining question is that will the Nazi STP OK to mix with the Lifegard 8 trans fluid I already have in the transmission?

 

[Uwe]

Nazi STP

Way to confuse people, Jack.

Thanks for the input Jack@European_Parts! Since Dana and Uwe have suggested that a Factory Reset won't be possible on the Transmission's adaptation values without a software upgrade

I don't remember if those modules support Adaptation Channel 0... If so, it's probably worth a try?

the Lifegard 8 trans fluid I already have in the transmission?

Is that really the correct fluid for this tranny?

-Uwe-

 

[mnabeetio]

Oh LOL I think I get it now haha. Nazi STP = German STP?!

I was able to go in and perform a SAVE in channel 00 for the transmission, but I'm not sure if it did anything because the adaptation channels don't show any information. I will try it again tonight.

Yes ZF Lifegard 8 is the correct fluid according to the dealership and Europaparts. Also when I took the old fluid out, it was the same greenish color as the ZF Lifegard 8.

 

[Dana]

Adp channel 000 was worth a shot but you may also want to re-code it. The proper coding is 0000002 but I'd try 0000001 All-Wheel-Drive (Rest of World) followed by a key cycle and changing it directly back to the proper value. If RoW coding is outright refused just re-code it to the same value with different Importer and Equipment numbers so you can see if these actually changed from zeros:

Shop #: WSC 06314 000 00000

Worst case, your TCM is still coded properly and the shifting concern isn't fixed IMO.

 

[Uwe]

Yes ZF Lifegard 8 is the correct fluid according to the dealership and Europaparts. Also when I took the old fluid out, it was the same greenish color as the ZF Lifegard 8.

Doesn't the TSB you referenced call for a new, blue fluid?

-Uwe-

 

[mnabeetio]

Doesn't the TSB you referenced call for a new, blue fluid?

-Uwe-

Yes it does, but from my understanding even the blue fluid was later superseded by the green fluid.

 

[mnabeetio]

Adp channel 000 was worth a shot but you may also want to re-code it. The proper coding is 0000002 but I'd try 0000001 All-Wheel-Drive (Rest of World) followed by a key cycle and changing it directly back to the proper value. If RoW coding is outright refused just re-code it to the same value with different Importer and Equipment numbers so you can see if these actually changed from zeros:

Shop #: WSC 06314 000 00000

Worst case, your TCM is still coded properly and the shifting concern isn't fixed IMO.

I am not sure how to exactly perform this coding, could you walk me through this step by step?

 

[Jack@European_Parts]

Way to confuse people, Jack.

Well STP will never admit to the Nazi's making this, however, if you go deep into FAA log data, and aviation/military history........ you can find that it is true.


Real STP has the ability to be mixed with ATF and pretty much all oils.

Hydraulic fluids all do about the same thing but sometimes differently.

Some just do it at different specifications or blends to be with within a threshold or chemical mix.

The fact this car shifts fine cold says that while stuff is tight and PSI is higher due to being thicker...... says it will help.

Most of the time it does when you have a trans that has no issues but a slight mechanical wear problem as this.

The VB could also be modified to change the flow and some support regulation adjustment.

Since it is not feasible to make these adjustments in the VB typically you can experiment with fluid thickness.

Sometimes I thin stuff out and in a case like this I thicken it up.

I have run transmissions on straight SAE 30 weight motor oil with excellent success in race cars.
Doesn't shift cold very well initially though.......so a waiting period.

I have had great success with 0w40 Mobil one in an auto-trans.........thin cold and thickens hot.

Heavy Duty Tractor hydraulic oils work very well, and can be bought like 5 gallons at 40 bucks..........


I would tell Audi and VW to shove all their oils up their ass..........
The mythical time bomb which has only proven to me that the engines or transmissions fail with their oils on a routine anyway.

 

[Dana]

I am not sure how to exactly perform this coding, could you walk me through this step by step?

Key On, Engine Off:
[Select]
[02-Auto Trans]
[Coding-07]
Type or paste: 0000001
[Do it!]

At this point you'll know if it was or was not accepted. If so, cycle the ignition and code her back to 2. If not, play the Importer/Equipment number game with the factory coding of 2.

This page explains the Coding function
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/tour/recode_screen.html