Data Link Connector (DLC)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Audi A5, 2013 Audi A5, 2012 Audi A5, and 2011 Audi A5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector

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Installed location: The Data Link Connector (DLC) -arrow- for the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in inside the footwell on the driver side.
Determine the cause of the malfunction as accurately as possible using Guided Fault Finding , OBD and Test Instruments before starting any repairs on the transmission using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.