TT 011704

Technical Tips
Technical Tip
Topic
01-17-04TT – Perceived Hesitation while on an Incline
Market area
United States 444 Volkswagen of America, Inc. (6444)
Brand
Volkswagen
Date
June 2, 2017
Condition
ATTENTION:
THIS IS A TECH TIP, NOT A TECHNICAL BULLETIN.
TECH TIPS ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH WARRANTY CLAIMING.
Perceived Hesitation while on an Incline
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Touareg
2011-2016
All
All
All
All
Technical Background
Customer may perceive a hesitation when Hill Hold operation is occurring.
Service
The Hill-Hold function is controlled by the electronic parking brake via the ABS control unit -J104- at an ATF
temperature of less than approx. 10°C (50°F). However at temperatures above 10°C the function is performed by the
transmission. If the Transmission Control Module -J217- detects a slope based on the rolling resistance, while
simultaneously detecting a vehicle speed of 0 mph, it shifts to 2nd gear. Rolling back is not possible in 2nd gear,
because the locking freewheel will not allow the double planetary gear sets annulus to rotate backwards. As such, this
is normal operation and no repairs should be attempted.
Additional Information
Revision History
Revision Number
Released Date
2048064/1
6/2/17
Reason For Update
Original publication.
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