Shift Mechanism, Checking: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Risk of injury and accident by accidentally engaging a selector lever position with the engine running.

Before working with the engine running, move the transmission into "P" and pull the parking brake button to activate the electro-mechanical parking brake.
Pay attention to the safety precautions when driving. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING ROAD TEST WITH TESTING EQUIPMENT .
All test points must be performed.
When the specified values are not reached, check if the selector lever handle is installed correctly (refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ) and perform the "Diagnostic" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Overview:

1. Gear Locks / Button Functions, Checking. Refer to 1. Gear Locks/Button Functions, Checking .
2. Selector Mechanism Function Test. Refer to 2. Selector Mechanism Function Test (Shiftlock) .
3. Transmission Range Indicator, Checking. Refer to 3. Transmission Range Indicator, Checking .
4. Display in Instrument Cluster, Checking. Refer to 4. Display in Instrument Cluster, Checking .
5. Parking Lock, Checking. Refer to 5. Checking the Parking Lock. .