ATF Level, Checking

ATF level, checking, 09A, 5 Spd. A/T

Test conditions:
^ Transmission not in emergency running mode, ATF temperature not above approximately 30°C
^ Vehicle level
^ Selector lever in "P", parking brake applied





- Secure reservoir of ATF filling system VAG 1924 to vehicle.

Connecting vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051

All functions which could previously be performed with VAG 1551 can also be performed with the new tester VAS 5051 in the operating mode Vehicle self-diagnosis:

Additional information
^ Self-study program, VW No. 851103





- Pull cover -1- off in direction of arrow.
- With ignition switched off, connect tester VAS 5051 to diagnostic connection using cable VAS 5051/3.
- Switch tester on.

The tester requires approximately 5 minutes to warm up.

- Switch ignition on.
- Select mode of operation: press button on touch screen for Vehicle self-diagnosis.
- Select vehicle system - select 02 - transmission electronics on touch screen.
- Select diagnostic function: at this point, all diagnostic functions are available.
- Select 08 - read measured value blocks on touch screen.
- Press button on touch screen for basic settings and continue to display zone for ATF temperature.

Test procedures available on the V.A.G 1551 are described below.

- Connect V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool and enter address word 02 Transmission electronics and advance until Select function XX is indicated on display.





Indicated on display
- Press keys 0 and 8 (The function Read measured value block is selected with 08).





Indicated on display
- Confirm entry with key Q.





Indicated on display
- Press keys 0 and 2 (002 selects Display group number 002).
- Confirm entry with Q key.





Indicated on display

The third display zone shows the ATF temperature.

Note: The ATF temperature must not be more than approximately 30°C at start of test.

- Start engine.
- Raise vehicle.
- Place drip tray under transmission.
- Bring ATF to test temperature.

Test temperature: 35°C to 45°C





- Remove ATF inspection plug from transmission housing (arrow).





At first the ATF present in the overflow pipe (arrow -2-) will run out.

If ATF continues to drip out of hole:

ATF need not be topped up.

- Install new seal (arrow -1-) to ATF inspection plug and tighten to 15 Nm. ATF check is completed.
- End output with VAG 1551.

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

The ATF level needs to be topped up.