A4 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
Transmission Position Switch/Sensor: Service and Repair
Tiptronic Switch -F189-, Removing and Installing
Tiptronic Switch -F189-, removing and installing
Tiptronic switch is integrated into circuit board Item 6), which is located in shift mechanism cover.
It consists of 3 camshaft position sensors, which are activated by a magnet on the cross slide masking panel.
To replace Tiptronic switch, circuit board (-Item 6 -) must be replaced.
Check also whether solenoid is correctly fixed on transverse slide of masking panel, replace masking panel with guide if necessary.
Removing
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Remove shift mechanism cover.
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Press the 4 lugs (arrows) inward and remove cover -2- from guide -1
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Remove circuit board with integrated Tiptronic Switch -F189- from cover -2-.
Note: If necessary, masking panel with solenoid for Tiptronic Switch -F189 can be removed as described below. As replacement part the masking
panel is only available together with guide.
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Separate both guide parts by applying careful levering movements (arrows).
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Remove masking panel with solenoid for Tiptronic Switch -F189-.
Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
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Install shift mechanism cover.
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Remove selector lever handle.