Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217, Replacing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Audi A4, 2005 Audi A4, 2004 Audi A4, 2003 Audi A4, and 2002 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

To achieve optimal anti-theft protection for the vehicle, an anti-theft immobilizer was installed. The anti-theft immobilizer is a system for enabling/locking the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.

Procedure

Check the identification of the previous Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 as follows:

Connect the scan tool.
Switch the ignition on.
Select "Diagnostic mode 9: Vehicle information."
Select the "Test-ID 04: Calibration identification".

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 identification will be displayed, e.g.: 09G27750 L 0301
End diagnosis and switch the ignition off.

Removal

Remove the center dash panel - 1 - in the direction of the - arrow -.

Fig 1: Identifying Right Upper Dashboard Panel

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Remove the right upper dashboard panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Three Center Screws

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Remove the three center screws - 1 -

Fig 3: Removing Right Upper Dashboard Panel

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Remove the right upper dashboard panel - 1 - in the direction of - arrow A - and - arrow B -.

Fig 4: Removing Mounting Bolt

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Remove the retaining screw - arrow -.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Multi-Pin Connector From TCM -J217-

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Remove the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 and disconnect the electrical harness connector in the direction of the - arrow -.

Installation

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Check the identification of the new Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217 to ensure it matches the old Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.
Code the Transmission Control Module (TCM) J217.

Final procedures

Check the DTC memory.
If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to Diagnostic Mode 04 - Reset/Delete Diagnostic Data .
If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to Readiness Code Description .