AUX AUDI A6 1999 C5 / 2.G 01V Transmission ATF Checking And Changing Workshop Manual
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the function of the transmission. 
     An extra ATF check must be performed for 
vehicles with auxiliary ATF cooler   page 37
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The ATF temperature is read out by the 
VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST). 
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ATF level, checking (vehicles with 
auxiliary ATF cooler)
 
      This test must be performed after auxiliary ATF 
cooler has been emptied or when it has been 
replaced. Installation position of the auxiliary ATF 
cooler  page 37
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Test requirements:  
     
Transmission must not be in emergency 
running mode. 
     ATF is filled up   37
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Selector lever in "P", let engine run at idle. 
     A/C system and heating switched off. 
     The ATF temperature is read out by the 
VAS5051 tester or VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST). 
     
Checking ATF temperature  
    
 Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V On Board -  Connect VAS5051 tester to vehicle with VAS5051/1 diagnostic wire. 
Alternately, VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST) can also be attached using 
VAG1551/3 adapter. 
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- Start engine.Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Select function XX
    
When indicated on display:  
-  Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read measuring value block" and 
press -Q- button to confirm input. 
Read measuring value block 
Q
Enter displa
y group number XXX
    
When indicated on display:  
-  Press buttons -0-, -0- and -4- to select display group "004" and press -
Q- button to confirm input. 
Read measuring value block 
4 
1 
2 
3 
4
    
When indicated on display:  
Note:  
The thermostat at the opening for the auxiliary ATF cooler does not open 
until 80 C so that the cooler can fill up with ATF. 
The content of the auxiliary ATF cooler is 140 ml. of ATF.  -  Read ATF temperature in display field 1.
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Let engine run until ATF temperature has reached at least 85 C, a 
road test may be necessary to reach this temperature. -  Switch off engine and let ATF cool down again until temperature has 
fallen below 35 C. -  Check ATF level   page 37
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