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Topping up ATF > < Checking and topping up ATF level

Passat (B3)

Automatic gearbox 01M from January 1995
Checking and topping up ATF level
Checking ATF level
 
N37-0190

Conditions for performing check

  • ● Gearbox not emergency running, ATF temperature not above approx. 30°C
  • ● Vehicle level
  • ● Selector lever at "P"
  • ‒ → Secure reservoir of ATF filling system V.A.G 1924 to vehicle.
  • ‒ Connect fault reader V.A.G 1551 and enter address word "02 Gearbox electronics" and advance until "Select function XX" is indicated on display.

=> Repair group 01; Performing self-diagnosis; Connecting fault reader V.A.G 1551 and selecting function

  • ‒ Start engine.
  • ‒ Raise vehicle.
  • ‒ Place container under the gearbox.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Rapid data transfer      HELP
Select function XX
  • ‒ Press keys 0 and 8. (The function "Read measured value block" is selected with 08.)
 
→ 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. (005 selects the "Display group number 005".)
  • ‒ Confirm entry with key Q.
 
→ Indicated on display:
Read measured value block     5     ⇒
30 5 C     0011011     0     900 rpm

The first display zone shows the ATF temperature.

  • ‒ Bring ATF to test temperature.
 
N37-0189

Test temperature: 35 °C to 45 °C

  • ‒ → Remove ATF level plug from the oil pan (arrow).
 
N37-0414

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

ATF drips out of drilling:

ATF need not be topped up.

  • ‒ Fit new seal (arrow 1) to plug and tighten to 15 Nm. Herewith is the ATF check completed.

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

If only the ATF present in the overflow pipe runs out of drilling:

Topping up ATF > < Checking and topping up ATF level