35 Gearbox malfunction message in cluster (DTCs P17D800, P179D00, P174000, P174C, P174B, P174F,

P179C, P174A, P174E)

35 16 24 2030477/9 October 14, 2016. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 16-21 dated
April 18, 2016 for reasons listed below.

Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment

S4, S5 2010 - 2013 All S-Tronic 7 speed transmission

RS 5, S6,
2013 All S-Tronic 7 speed transmission
S7

Condition
REVISION HISTORY

Revision Date Purpose

9 - Revised Required Parts and Tools (Added bolts and oil pipe)

8 04/18/2016 Revised Required Parts and Tools (Added oil pipe, O-ring and drain plug
seal)

7 02/01/2016 Revised Required Parts and Tools (Added ATF)

The following message appears in the information display: “Gearbox malfunction: you can continue driving”. One
or more of the following fault entries are stored in the transmission control module, J217 (address word 02):
 DTC P17D8 (Torque limitation because of clutch temperature) with symptom code 8040
 DTC P0726 (RPM signal of engine control unit, implausible signal) with symptom code 7980
 DTC P174B (Valve 4 in the sub-gearbox 1, electric fault) with symptom code 8027
 DTC P174F (Valve 4 in the sub-gearbox 2, electric fault) with symptom code 8028
 DTC P179C (Main pressure valve, electric fault) with symptom code 8029
 DTC P179D (Coolant oil valve electrical fault) with symptom code 8030
 DTC P174C (Partial transmission 1 valve 2 Electrical error ) with symptom code 8026
 DTC P174A (Valve 3 in the sub-gearbox 1, electric fault) with symptom code 8939
 DTC P174E (Valve 3 in the sub-gearbox 2, electric fault) with symptom code 8940
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 DTC P1740 (Clutch temperature monitoring) with symptom code 8031

Tip: Fault codes and symptom codes must match exactly or this TSB should not be followed. Instructions for
obtaining the symptom codes are in the Service section of this bulletin.

Technical Background
Poor internal contact area on circuit board will lead to faults. Oil additives can cause the plastic circuit plates to
delaminate, causing contact loss.

Production Solution
Improved circuit board for mechatronics unit.

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Service
Confirm that this TSB applies by checking the symptom code:

1. Check the DTC memory. The symptom code is listed with the DTC (Figure 1).

Figure 1. DTC memory with symptom code.

2. If the DTC is listed in the Condition section of this bulletin, and it has the corresponding symptom
code from the list, perform the repair that follows.

If the TSB applies, perform the following repair:

1. Remove the mechatronics unit per instructions in Elsa: Repair Manual >> Transmission >> S-Tronic
Transmission >> 35 Gears, Shafts >> Removal and Installation >> DSG Transmission Mechatronic
J743.

2. Replace the circuit board per instructions in Elsa: Repair Manual >> Transmission >>S-Tronic
Transmission Internal Components >> 35 Gears, Shafts >> Removal and Installation >> DSG
Transmission Mechatronic J743 Circuit Boards.
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 3. Reinstall the mechatronics unit per instructions in Elsa: Repair Manual >> Transmission >> S-Tronic
Transmission >> 35 Gears, Shafts >> Removal and Installation >> DSG Transmission Mechatronic
J743.

Note:
Be sure to follow all cautions and warnings noted in the Elsa Repair Manual.

Tip: If the connector locks are damaged when the circuit board is replaced, the mechatronics
unit must be replaced. Once connected, the circuit board cannot be removed and used again.

Warranty
Claim Type:  110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.

Service Number: 3511

Damage Code: 0040

Labor Operations: Remove and install mechatronics 3511 1900 250 TU

Remove and install printed circuit 3511 3799 40 TU

Diagnostic Time: GFF to perform adaptation procedure. 0150 0000 Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol
(Max 40 TU)

Road test prior to service procedure No allowance 0 TU

Road test after service procedure 0121 0004 10 TU

Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion

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 Claim Comment: As per TSB #2030477/9
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.

Required Parts and Tools

Note:
The Circuit Board (Repair Kit) is VIN-specific and must be ordered to the VIN of the vehicle.

Part Number Part Description Quantity

0B5398009D Repair kit: Printed circuit foil for valve body 1

N10405702 Bolts for Mechatronics unit 6

0B5315105TA Oil pipes with seal 1

0B5321371E Pan gasket 1

0B5321473 Oil pipe 1

0B5315105TC Oil pipes with seal 1

WHT003379 O-ring 1

N 0138275 Drain plug seal 1

G 052529A2 ATF 7

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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2030477) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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