A3520372058504_1

35 Transmission malfunction, DTC P173500 and/or P173600 is stored in the TCM
35 20 37 2058504/1 February 7, 2020.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A3, A3
Cabriolet,
S3, RS3,
TTRS
2017 - 2020
All
With 0DL and 0GC transmissions
TTS, TTR
2019 - 2020
All
With 0DL and 0GC transmissions
Condition
Customer states:
 The transmission shudders when driving.
Or
 The message “Gearbox Malfunction” appears in the instrument cluster.
Or
 The message "Gearbox in emergency operation" appears in the instrument cluster.
Or
 The gearbox only works in emergency operation (Limp Home Mode). Driving is only possible in gears 1-3-5-7
or 2-4-6.
Workshop findings:
 One or more of the customer statements can be reproduced.
One or both of the following DTCs may be stored in the transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word
0002):
 DTC P173500 (position sender for clutch 1, electric fault) with symptom code 10666.
And/or
 DTC P173600 (position sender for clutch 2, electric fault) with symptom code 10668.
Technical Background
Component-related deviation in the transmission mechatronics unit.
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Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
The following DTC(s) may be stored in the TCM, J217 (address word 0002):
 DTC P173500 (Position sensor for clutch 1, electrical error) with symptom code 10666 (Figure 1).
And/or
 DTC P173600 (Position sender for clutch 2, electric fault) with symptom code 10668 (Figure 1).
Figure 1. DTC code and symptom code.
If either of the above faults are stored with the corresponding symptom code, then replace the Mechatronics unit
according to the repair manual.
Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner.
 If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.
Service Number:
3511
Damage Code:
0040
Labor Operations: Mechatronic remove + reinstall
3511 1915
See SRT
Mechatronic remove + reinstall (TTRS)
3511 1912
See SRT
Mechatronic remove + reinstall (RS3)
3511 1999
250 TU
(A3, S3, TT, and TTS)
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Diagnostic Time:
Claim Comment:
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol (Max 80
TU)
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
As per TSB #2058504/1
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.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2058504) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the
Repair Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.
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