ATF Level, Checking

ATF level, checking, 01M, 4 Spd. A/T

Conditions for performing check
^ Transmission not emergency running, ATF temperature not above approximately 30°C
^ Vehicle level
^ Selector lever at P

- Remove sound insulation tray.
- Remove sound insulation from left longitudinal member.





- Secure reservoir of ATF filling system V.A.G 1924 to vehicle.
- If using tester VAS 5051, connect diagnosis cable VAS 5051/1 or VAS 5051/3 with ignition switched off to Data Link Connector (DLC).





- Connect diagnostic cable connector to Data Link Connector (DLC).





- Switch on tester (arrow).

Note: The tester requires approximately 3 minutes to warm up.

- Start engine.
- Select zone Vehicle self-diagnosis on touch screen.
- From this point, tester VAS 5051 guides user further.

If VAG 1551 is used:





- Remove diagnostic connection cover -1-.
- With ignition switched off, connect VAG 1551 with diagnosis cable VAG 1551/3A.





Indicated on display
1) appears alternately
- Start engine.
- Press key 1 for "Rapid data transfer mode".





Indicated on display
- Press keys 0 and 2. (Enters address word transmission electronics).





Indicated on display
- Confirm entry with key Q.





Indicated on display
- Press keys 0 and 8. (Function Read measured value block is selected).





Indicated on display
- Confirm entry with key Q.





Indicated on display
- Press keys 0 0 5. (Selects Display group number 005).
- Confirm entry with key Q.





Indicated on display
The first display zone shows the ATF temperature.
- Bring ATF to test temperature.
Test temperature: 35°C to 45°C

- Raise vehicle.
- Place container under transmission.





- Remove ATF level plug from oil pan.





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

Observe amount of ATF draining from plug hole afterward.

If ATF drips out of the hole:
ATF need not be topped up.
- Install new seal (arrow -1-) to plug and tighten to 15 Nm. ATF check is completed.

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

If only the ATF present in the overflow pipe runs out of the plug hole but no further draining is observed:
- Top up ATF in transmission