heating AUDI A8 2000 D2 / 1.G 01V Transmission ATF Checking And Changing Workshop Manual

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Test requirements:

Transmission must not be in emergency
running mode.
Vehicle on level ground.
Selector lever in "P", let engine run at idle.
A/C system and heating switched off.
ATF temperature must not be higher than
30 C at start of test, allow transmission to
cool down if necessary.

Notes:

ATF level changes with ATF temperature.
Performing ATF level check when ATF
temperature is too low causes overfilling.
Performing ATF level check when ATF
temperature is too high causes insufficient
filling.
Excess filling and insufficient filling both affect
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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
-157
, item A.

Test requirements:

Transmission must not be in emergency
running mode.
ATF is filled up 37
-140


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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