A8 Sedan V8-3.7L (AEW) (1997)
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Press buttons -0- and -2- to insert "Transmission Electronics" address word 02.
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Press -Q- button to confirm input.
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Press (arrow) button.
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Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read Measuring Value Block" function 08.
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Press -Q- button to confirm input.
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Press buttons -0-, -0- and -4- to input display group number 004.
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Press -Q- button to confirm input.
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Indicated on display. The ATF temperature is indicated (in C°) in display field 1.
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Unscrew ATF filler plug -2-.
The ATF level is OK if:
There is a slight escape of fluid through the filler plug hole -2- at an ATF temperature of 30 - 45°C. 1)
1) For hot regions: 50° C
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Install ATF filler plug -2-.
Tightening torque: 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
Notes:
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The ATF filler plug must be closed (at the latest), when the fluid reaches a temperature of 45°C (for hot countries 50°C).
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Always replace the O-ring for the ATF filler plug.
ATF must be added if:
ATF does not escape through the hole for the ATF filler plug -2-, even though the correct ATF temperature (approximately 40°C) has been reached.
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Add ATF using filler nozzle from VAG 1924, until excess ATF escapes through hole for ATF filler plug -2-.