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Part 3, up to fault code 18171 / P1763 > < Part 1, up to fault code 00638 / P1767
Automatic Gearbox 01V Self-diagnosis
Part 2, up to fault code 17106 / P0722
Part 2, up to fault code 17106 / P0722

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Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

00652 P0732

Fault in engine, gearbox input or gearbox speeds

- Perform fault rectification as per fault codes 17116 / P0732, 00529 / P0727 or 00297 / P0722

Gear monitoring

ATF level not OK
Defective or incorrect torque converter

- Check and top up ATF level











Implausible signal

Slipping of clutch or brakes
Valve body or solenoid valves defective






Continued ▼

- Read measured value block, Display Group Number 007 1) =>Page

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

00652 P0732

Gear monitoring

(Fault 00652 / P0732 continued)

Incorrect gearbox or engine control unit fitted



Check identification of gearbox control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis
Replace engine control unit if necessary

Implausible signal

Possibly incorrect gearbox fitted (gearbox code does not match engine version)

- Check gearbox code

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault recognition for fault code 00652 / P0732:

  • ◆ Ratio of engine speed to gearbox input speed and gearbox speed with gear engaged is implausible (fault detection requirement: gearbox input speed and gearbox speed greater than 64 rpm and engine speed greater than 1400 rpm).
  • ◆ Implausibility of 2nd gear ratio detected by gearbox control unit.

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

00652 P0733

Fault in engine, gearbox input or gearbox speeds

- Perform fault rectification as per fault codes 17117 / P0733, 00529 / P0727 or 00297 / P0722

Gear monitoring

ATF level not OK
Defective or incorrect torque converter

- Check and top up ATF level











Implausible signal

Slipping of clutch or brakes
Valve body or solenoid valves defective







Continued ▼

- Read measured value block, display group number 007 1) =>Page

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

00652 P0733

Gear monitoring

(Fault 00652 / P0733 continued)

Incorrect gearbox or engine control unit fitted



Check identification of gearbox control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis
Replace engine control unit if necessary

Implausible signal

Possibly incorrect gearbox fitted (gearbox code does not match engine version)

- Check gearbox code

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault recognition for fault code 00652 / P0733:

  • ◆ Ratio of engine speed to gearbox input speed and gearbox speed with gear engaged is implausible (fault detection requirement: gearbox input speed and gearbox speed greater than 64 rpm and engine speed greater than 1400 rpm).
  • ◆ Implausibility of 3rd gear ratio detected by gearbox control unit.

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

00652 P0734

Fault in engine, gearbox input or gearbox speeds

- Perform fault rectification as per fault codes 17118 / P0734, 00529 / P0727 or 00297 / P0722

Gear monitoring

ATF level not OK
Defective or incorrect torque converter

- Check and top up ATF level











Implausible signal

Slipping of clutch or brakes
Valve body or solenoid valves defective







Continued ▼

- Read measured value block, display group number 007 1) =>Page

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

00652 P0734

Gear monitoring

(Fault 00652 / P0734 continued)

Incorrect gearbox or engine control unit fitted



Check identification of gearbox control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis
Replace engine control unit if necessary

Implausible signal

Possibly incorrect gearbox fitted (gearbox code does not match engine version)

- Check gearbox code

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault recognition for fault code 00652 / P0734:

  • ◆ Ratio of engine speed to gearbox input speed and gearbox speed with gear engaged is implausible (fault detection requirement: gearbox input speed and gearbox speed greater than 64 rpm and engine speed greater than 1400 rpm).
  • ◆ Implausibility of 4th gear ratio detected by gearbox control unit.

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

00652 P0735

Fault in engine, gearbox input or gearbox speeds
Multi-function switch defective

- Perform fault rectification as per fault codes 17119 / P0735, 00529 / P0727, 00297 / P0722 or 00293 / P0705

Gear monitoring

ATF level not OK
Defective or incorrect torque converter

- Check and top up ATF level











Implausible signal

Slipping of clutch or brakes
Valve body or solenoid valves defective







Continued ▼

- Read measured value block, display group number 007 1) =>Page

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

00652 P0735

Gear monitoring

(Fault 00652 / P0735 continued)

Incorrect gearbox or engine control unit fitted



Check identification of gearbox control unit

Implausible signal

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis
Replace engine control unit if necessary

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault recognition for fault code 00652 / P0735:

  • ◆ Ratio of engine speed to gearbox input speed and gearbox speed with gear engaged is implausible (fault detection requirement: gearbox input speed and gearbox speed greater than 64 rpm and engine speed greater than 1400 rpm).
  • ◆ Implausibility of 5th gear ratio detected by gearbox control unit.

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

00668 P0560

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors

Vehicle voltage terminal 30

Fuse defective

- Read measured value block , Display Group Number 003 1)

Open circuit/short to earth

- Perform Electrical Check

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 00668 / P0560:

  • ◆ Failure of electrical system voltage (terminal 30) results in loss of application values, i.e. gearbox control unit has to learn these values again on restarting. Gearshift quality may be poorer than usual during this "re-learning" process.
  • ◆ Fault must be detected 5 times in succession after switching ignition off/on for fault to be set in self-diagnosis.

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

01044 P1749


Control unit incorrectly coded

Gearbox control unit detects invalid code in EEPROM
=> Control unit defective

- Check identification of gearbox control unit

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

01192 P0741

ATF level not OK
Defective or incorrect torque converter

- Check and top up ATF level

Torque converter lock-up clutch

Mechanical fault in solenoid valve 7 -N94
Problems with ATF supply to solenoid valve 7 -N94
Incorrect control unit fitted

- Read measured value block

Excessive speed deviation

Fault in electrical actuation of solenoid valve 7 -N94

- Perform fault rectification as per fault code 00270 / P1828

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault recognition for fault code 01192 / P0741:

  • ◆ Ratio of gearbox speed to gearbox input speed and engine speed with torque converter lock-up clutch engaged is implausible.

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

01196 P1625

Ignition switched on with connector of automatic gearbox control unit
-J217 unplugged

- Check connector of wire between engine and gearbox control units

Engine/gearbox - data bus

Open circuit in wiring or short circuit between engine and gearbox control units

- Perform Electrical Check , Display Group Numbers 008 and 009 1)

Incorrect or defective engine control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis
Replace engine control unit if necessary



Implausible signal

Incorrect or defective gearbox control unit

- Check identification of gearbox control unit

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 01196 / P1625:

  • ◆ This fault can only occur on vehicle models with CAN bus
  • ◆ Function of CAN bus

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

01236 P1760

Fuse defective

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors

Selector lever lock solenoid -N110

Solenoid -N110 not being supplied with power

- Read measured value block , Display Group Number 003 2)

Open circuit/short to earth1)
Short to positive1)

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth/positive

- Perform Electrical Check

1)    One of these displays will appear in addition to the component concerned.

2)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

16987 P0603

Control unit defective

Automatic gearbox control unit -J217 defective

- Replace control unit => Page 01-6

16989 P0605

Control unit defective

Automatic gearbox control unit -J217 defective

- Replace control unit => Page 01-6

17086 P0702

Control unit defective

Automatic gearbox control unit -J217 defective

- Replace control unit => Page 01-6

Notes on fault codes 16987 / P 0603, 16989 / P0605 and 17086 / P0702:

Establish possible cause of trouble and eliminate the following faults:

  • ◆ Mechanical faults
  • ◆ Hydraulic faults
  • ◆ Electr./electronic components and wiring

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17087 P0703

Brake light switch -F

Implausible signal transmitted by engine control unit from brake light switch -F

- Read measured value block , Display Group Number 003 1)



Electrical fault in current circuit

Fault in wiring between brake light switch -F and engine control unit (open circuit or short to earth/positive)

- Read out engine control unit fault memory and eliminate faults
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis

Brake light switch -F defective

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors
Replace brake light switch -F if necessary => Fig. 01-30

Incorrect or defective engine control unit

- Check identification of engine control unit
=> Refer to Engine Workshop Manual; Repair Group 01; Self-diagnosis
Replace engine control unit if necessary

Incorrect or defective gearbox control unit

- Check identification of gearbox control unit

Refer to next page for notes and footnotes on fault code 17087 / P0703.

1)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Notes on fault code 17087 / P0703:

  • ◆ Signal from brake light switch -F is transmitted from engine control unit via CAN bus wire to gearbox control unit.
  • ◆ Fault detection conditions: Signals of brake light switch and brake test switch are transmitted via CAN bus wire to gearbox control unit where they are evaluated. This fault code is displayed in gearbox control unit in the event of implausibility.

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17090 P0706

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth/positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 2)

Driving range sensor
=> -F125 1)

Open circuit in power supply of driving range sensor (multi-function switch)

- Read measured value block ; Display group number 004 3)

Driving range sensor (multi-function switch) -F125 defective

- Perform Electrical Check

Implausible signal

Connector to driving range sensor (multi-function switch) -F125 not attached

- Replace driving range sensor (multi-function switch) -F125 if necessary

1)    Driving range sensor -F125 is generally referred to as multi-function switch -F125.

2)    Start by checking 8-pin connectors for contact corrosion/ingress of water and replace if necessary.

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17094 P0710

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth/positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Sensor for gearbox oil temp. -G93

Gearbox oil temperature sender -G93 defective

- Read measured value block ; Display Group Number 004 3)

Electrical fault in current circuit

- Perform Electrical Check

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults are displayed.

2)    Gearbox oil temperature sender -G93 is integrated into wiring harness in gearbox (at valve body).

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17095 P0711

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth/positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Sensor for gearbox oil temp. -G93

Gearbox oil temperature sender -G93 defective

- Read measured value block ; Display Group Number 004 3)

Implausible signal

- Perform Electrical Check

Refer to next page for notes and footnotes on fault code 17095 / P0711.

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults are displayed.

2)    Gearbox oil temperature sender -G93 is integrated into wiring harness in gearbox (at valve body).

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Note on fault code 17095 / P0711:

  • ◆ Fault detection condition: Gearbox oil temperature does not increase or change abruptly after starting engine.

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17096 P0712

Short to earth

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Sensor for gearbox oil temp. -G93

Gearbox oil temperature sender -G93 defective

- Read measured value block ; Display group number 004 3)

Signal too low

- Perform Electrical Check

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults are displayed.

2)    Gearbox oil temperature sender -G93 is integrated into wiring harness in gearbox (at valve body).

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17097 P0713

Open circuit in wiring or short to positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Sensor for gearbox oil temp. -G93

Gearbox oil temperature sender -G93 defective

- Read measured value block ; Display group number 004 3)

Signal too high

- Perform Electrical Check

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion or ingress of water and replace if necessary. Particular attention is to be paid to 16-pin connector at gearbox between valve body and wiring harness if faults are displayed.

2)    Gearbox oil temperature sender -G93 is integrated into wiring harness in gearbox (at valve body).

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17100 P0716

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth/positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Sensor for gear input speed -G182

Gearbox input speed sender -G182 defective

- Read measured value block =>Page

Implausible signal

Continued ▼

Fault in gearbox speed signal

- Perform fault rectification as per fault code 17105 / P0721

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Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

Continuation of fault
17100 P0716
Sensor for gear input speed -G182

ATF level not OK
Defective or incorrect torque converter

- Check ATF level

Slipping of clutches or brakes

- Read measured value block, Display group numbers 005 2) to 007 2) and, whilst driving, establish which elements are defective/not activated

Implausible signal

Solenoid valve or pressure control valve sticking

- Perform final control diagnosis

Refer to next page for notes and footnotes on fault code 17100 / P0716.

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion/ingress of water and replace if necessary.

2)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Note on fault code 17100 / P0716:

  • ◆ Fault detection condition: Definite gear (D, 4, 3 or 2) engaged, not intermediate position. Engine speed whilst driving greater than 608 rpm. Gearbox output speed whilst driving greater than 416 rpm.
  • ◆ Fault is displayed if fault detection conditions are fulfilled and gearbox input speed is equal to 0 rpm or greater than
    8000 rpm.

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17101 P0717

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth/positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Sensor for gear input speed -G182

Screen of wiring to sender -G182 defective
Gearbox input speed sender -G182 defective

- Read measured value block =>Page



No signal

Fault in engine speed, gearbox speed signal

- Perform fault rectification as per fault codes 00529, 00297, 17106, 17110 or 17090

ATF level not OK
Defective or incorrect torque converter


Continued ▼

- Check ATF level

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion/ingress of water and replace if necessary.

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17101 P0717

Sensor for gear input speed -G182

(Fault 17101 / P0717 continued)

Slipping of clutches or brakes



Read measured value block, Display Group Numbers 005 2) to 007 2) and, whilst driving, establish which elements are defective/not activated


No signal

Solenoid valve or pressure control valve sticking

- Perform final control diagnosis =>Page

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion/ingress of water and replace if necessary.

2)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Refer to next page for notes on fault code 17101 / P0717.

Note on fault recognition for fault code 17101 / P0717:

  • ◆ Fault recognition additionally includes a plausibility check: Ratio of gearbox input speed to engine and gearbox output speeds with gear engaged is implausible (test requirement: a definite gear must be engaged, i.e. not P, N or intermediate settings and gearshift operation must have been completed).

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17105 P0721

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth/positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Sensor for gear output speed -G195 2)

Screen for -G195 defective
Gearbox output speed sender
-G195 2) defective

- Read measured value block =>Page

Implausible signal


Continued ▼

Incorrect engine/ gearbox input speed signal

- Perform fault rectification as per fault code 17100 / P0716

Continued ▼

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

Continuation of fault
17105 P0721
Sensor for gear output speed -G195

ATF level not OK
Defective or incorrect torque converter

- Check ATF level




Implausible signal

Slipping of clutch/brakes or solenoid valve defective

- Read measured value block, Display group numbers 005 3) to 007 3) and, whilst driving, establish which elements are defective/not activated

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion/ingress of water and replace if necessary.

2)    Gearbox output speed sender -G195 is also known as gearbox speed sender -G38.

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Display on VAS 5051

Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17106 P0722

Open circuit in wiring or short to earth/positive

- Use current flow diagram to check wiring and connectors 1)

Sensor for gear output speed
-G195 2)


No signal

Screen for gearbox speed sender
-G38 2) defective
Gearbox speed sender -G38 2) defective

- Read measured value block =>Page

Incorrect engine/ gearbox input speed signal

- Perform fault rectification as per fault code 17100 / P0716


ATF level not OK
Defective or incorrect torque converter



Continued ▼

- Check ATF level

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Possible cause of trouble

Fault remedy

17106 P0722

Sensor for gear output speed
-G195 2)

No signal

(Fault 17106 / P0722 continued)

Slipping of clutch/brakes or solenoid valve defective



Read measured value block, Display Group Numbers 005 3) to 007 3) and, whilst driving, establish which elements are defective/not activated

1)    Start by checking connectors for contact corrosion/ingress of water and replace if necessary.

2)    Gearbox output speed sender -G195 is also known as gearbox speed sender -G38.

3)    When selecting measured value block, note type of gearbox hydraulic control system. For a more detailed description, refer to Page 01-194 onwards => under "Reading measured value block".

Note on fault recognition for fault code 17106 / P0722:

  • ◆ Fault recognition additionally includes a plausibility check: Ratio of gearbox output speed to engine and gearbox input speeds with gear engaged is implausible (test requirement: a definite gear must be engaged, i.e. not P, N or intermediate settings and gearshift operation must have been completed).

Part 3, up to fault code 18171 / P1763 > < Part 1, up to fault code 00638 / P1767