ATF level, checking

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Conditions for performing check

Transmission not emergency running, ATF temperature not above approx. 30 ° C
Vehicle level
Selector lever at "P"

Remove sound insulation tray.
Remove sound insulation from left longitudinal member.

Fig 1: Reservoir Of ATF Filling System V.A.G 1924 Secured To Vehicle

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Secure reservoir of ATF filling system V.A.G 1924 to vehicle.
If using tester VAS 5051, connect diagnosis cable VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3 with ignition switched off to Data Link Connector (DLC).

Fig 2: VAS 5051 Connected To Data Link Connector

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Connect diagnostic cable connector to Data Link Connector (DLC).

Fig 3: Special Tool - VAS 5051 & On Switch

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Switch on tester (arrow).

NOTE: The tester requires approx. 3 minutes to warm up.

Start engine.
Select zone "Vehicle self-diagnosis" on touch screen.
From this point, tester VAS 5051 guides user further.

If V.A.G 1551 is used:

Fig 4: VAG 1551 Scan Tool With VAG 1551/3 Connected To Data Link Connector

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Remove diagnostic connection cover -1-.
With ignition switched off, connect V.A.G 1551 with diagnosis cable V.A.G 1551/3A.

Indicated on display

V.A.G - ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC HELP
1 - Rapid data transfer1)
2 - Blink code output1)

1) appears alternately

Start engine.
Press key 1 for "Rapid data transfer" mode.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Enter address word XX

Press keys 0 and 2. (Enters address word "transmission electronics").

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
02 transmission electronics

Confirm entry with key Q.

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

Press keys 0 and 8. (Function "Read measured value block" is selected).

Indicated on display

Rapid data transfer Q
08 - Read measured value block

Confirm entry with key Q.

Indicated on display

Read measured value block
Enter display group number XXX

Press keys 0 0 5. (Selects "Display group number 005").
Confirm entry with key Q.

Indicated on display

Read measured value block 5 →
30 ° C 0011011 0 900 rpm

The first display zone shows the ATF temperature.

Bring ATF to test temperature.

Test temperature: 35 ° C to 45 ° C

Raise vehicle.
Place container under transmission.

Fig 5: ATF Level Plug

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Remove ATF level plug from oil pan.

Fig 6: Identifying Seal, Overflow Pipe, Sealing Plug & Cap

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ATF present in overflow pipe (arrow -2-) runs out.

Observe amount of ATF draining from plug hole afterward.

If ATF drips out of the hole:

ATF need not be topped up.

Install new seal (arrow -1-) to plug and tighten to 15 Nm. ATF check is completed.

NOTE: Sealing plug (arrow -3-) and cap (arrow -4-) remain closed.

If only the ATF present in the overflow pipe runs out of the plug hole but no further draining is observed:

Top up ATF in transmission. Refer to ATF level, topping up