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       If a malfunction is no longer present after a 
certain time or a long drive, it will be converted to 
a sporadic (SP) DTC.   
      A malfunction will also be converted to sporadic 
when the DTC memory is not erased after 
repairs.  
      Malfunctions which are stored in the memory as 
sporadic malfunctions, will be displayed as 
"sporadic DTCs" when checked by the scan tool 
V.A.G 1551. In such cases "SP" appears on the 
right of the display. If the printer is switched on, 
the print-out will show "sporadic DTC" after the 
identification of the malfunction.   
      If the sporadic DTC does not occur again after 40 
cold engine starts and subsequent transmission 
warm-up, the malfunction in DTC memory will be 
automatically erased.   
      The possibilities offered by On Board Diagnostic 
can only be used with the Vehicle Diagnostic, 
Testing and Information System VAS 5051 or the 
V.A.G 1551 scan tool (mode 1, rapid data 
transfer).  
      Available functions of Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing 
and Information System VAS 5051 or the 
V.A.G1551 scan tool   page 01
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solenoid is active (in "P" and "N"). 
    
-  All segments of the transmission range selector lever display light up.
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-  The Multi-function Indicator Light (MIL) lights up 
after 2 driving cycles (Dcy); check DTC memory 
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 and compare with DTC table   
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      If the TCM -J217- malfunctions (e.g. if the power 
supply is faulty or the connector becomes 
disconnected), the transmission will immediately 
switch to "mechanical back-up mode with 
inactive control module" and continue to 
operate.  
     
Mechanical backup with non-active control 
module 
     
-  The transmission shifts out of all forward gears 
into hydraulic 4th gear. The torque converter 
clutch is unlocked (not applied). All solenoid 
valves are de-energized. 
     
-  Maximum shift pressure is applied to the power-
transmitting elements. 
     
-  Reverse gear can be engaged. The shift lock 
solenoid is active (in "P" and "N"). 
    
-  All of the segments transmission range selector lever display are dark.
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The MIL lights up when the Engine Control Module (ECM) has 
recognized a CAN-bus malfunction (missing data exchange between 
engine and transmission control modules) (after 2 Dcy); check DTC 
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