Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Fabia Mk1 > Power transmission | Automatic Gearbox 001 | Automatic gearbox, control, assembly, housing | Checking and topping up ATF level

Inspecting ATF level

Test conditions

l	Gearbox not in emergency running mode, ATF temperature not above 30°C.

l	Vehicle on level ground

l	Selector lever in “P”

Inspection

–	Attach the reservoir of the ATF filling system - V.A.G 1924- to the vehicle.

–	Connect vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- with diagnostic cable -V.A.G 1551/3- → Chapter.

–	Enter address word “02 gearbox electronics” and move forward until “select function XX” appears in the display.

–	Start engine.

–	Raise vehicle.

–	Position the catch pan under the gearbox.

Readout on display:

Vehicle system test                 HELP

Select function XX

–	Press 0 and 8 for the function “Read measured value block” and confirm entry with the key Q.

–	Press 0, 0 and 2 for the function “display group number 002” and confirm entry with the key Q.

Reading measured value block

Enter display group number      XXX

Readout on display:

The third display field indicates the ATF temperature.

Note

At the start of the inspection the ATF temperature must not exceed 30 °C.

–	Bring ATF to test temperature.

Test temperature: 35 °C to 45 °C

Reading measured value block         2   ->

0%        4%         30°C         12.9 V

–	Remove screw plug for ATF inspection in the oil pan -arrow-.

The ATF present in the overflow tube flows out.

If ATF drips out of the hole:

It is not necessary to top up with ATF.

–	Tighten screw plug with new gasket ring to 15 Nm.

This completes the ATF inspection.

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