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Forum: D2 - Transmission 5th November 2013, 09:22 PM
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Posted By Mugzee
Thank you. I called them today. I was told I was...

Thank you. I called them today. I was told I was going to get a call back but I didn't so they must have been busy.

Tim from ZF called me back with some more info today. He told me to carry out a...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th November 2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
Thank you Oli, that's good to know. It's annoying...

Thank you Oli, that's good to know. It's annoying as even though that was the last time the transmission was touched, I have no real way of proving that. They also only carried out a drain and fill...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 4th November 2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
When I had a lengthy conversation with a tech guy...

When I had a lengthy conversation with a tech guy from ZF, he said that it simply isn't possible to "flush" the transmission due to the design as there will always be fluid left in the TC.

If you...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 3rd November 2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
Just had a quick read through the service history...

Just had a quick read through the service history and the ATF used was G052162A2 which is the Audi part number, however I'm pretty sure Febi make an OE replacement fluid under the same part number...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 3rd November 2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
So a bit of an update really. . . . Drained...

So a bit of an update really. . . .

Drained the transmission fluid yesterday and it was RED ATF!!! So annoyed. I have receipts from Audi for changing the fluid so unless it has been done since,...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 17th October 2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
I haven't had time to do anything on the car yet...

I haven't had time to do anything on the car yet other than buy bits for it. Had it a week today. Will be servicing the transmission on sat then have a play about with VCDS.

Do you think it's...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 16th October 2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
I know, the tech tips are quite interesting. ...

I know, the tech tips are quite interesting.

I think it's amazing how little information the driver is given by the vehicle itself really. As an example, you'd think manufacturers would at least...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 16th October 2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
If you have VCDS: ...

If you have VCDS:

http://www.ross-tech.net/vag-com/advertising/DiagnosingA_MAF_TechTip.pdf
Forum: D2 - Transmission 16th October 2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
The only way you can monitor in that depth is...

The only way you can monitor in that depth is with diagnostic software.

This guy used to work at Audi. He was saying that RS6's had a massive problem with the MAF signals and people were...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 16th October 2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
He was saying that as the ECU and the TCU both...

He was saying that as the ECU and the TCU both communicate with each other, when there are even slight deviations in MAF signal it can cause the transmission to shift at the wrong times. This in turn...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 15th October 2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
I forgot to mention that he said the 5HP boxes...

I forgot to mention that he said the 5HP boxes are generally very reliable. He also said a lot of premature failures are caused by MAF sensors giving readings that are slightly out of tolerance...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 15th October 2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
I spoke with a technical guy at ZF today and he...

I spoke with a technical guy at ZF today and he confirmed that Audi fluid is indeed ZF fluid. He also said that due to the design, it isn't possible to totally flush a transmission with a machine as...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th October 2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
Indeed. I had wondered if they were the same...

Indeed. I had wondered if they were the same fluid. Strangely the Audi fluid is almost half the price of ZF lifeguard 5 fluid.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th October 2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
It seems they are saying that Audi fluid is...

It seems they are saying that Audi fluid is actually ZF lifeguard 5. They list the same Audi part number.
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th October 2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
Specifically mustangbuffs post at 8.42 am ...

Specifically mustangbuffs post at 8.42 am

http://forums.audiworld.com/archive/index.php/t-2802578.html
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th October 2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
Just found some interesting info about ZF and...

Just found some interesting info about ZF and Audi fluid. Is it frowned upon to post a quote from another forum?
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th October 2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
I'm going to buy the required parts myself too. I...

I'm going to buy the required parts myself too. I wonder if Audi fluid is just re-bottled lifeguard 5? I'm going to use either of them whatever happens.

When I spoke with Chester transmissions...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th October 2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
Just spoken to ZF uk. Waiting for a call back...

Just spoken to ZF uk. Waiting for a call back from the technical department. I'll post my findings asap . . .
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th October 2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
Well I've been contacting local-ish transmission...

Well I've been contacting local-ish transmission specialists to see if anyone can offer a full flush service rather than a basic drain and fill. The people I've spoken to so far can't do the former....
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th October 2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
One thing I do find frustrating is the amount of...

One thing I do find frustrating is the amount of conflicting opinions regarding the effectiveness of a service and process in which it's carried out. Some suggest a full flush is the only way while...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 14th October 2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
Thank you. I did have a full read through and...

Thank you. I did have a full read through and called a few of the centres but most of them only supply parts. Chester transmissions seem to have a good reputation (although not on the list), it's...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 13th October 2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
Ahh yes, that info would be useful on my profile....

Ahh yes, that info would be useful on my profile.

I understand that a full flush would be beneficial as it would replace all the fluid in the transmission, and when doing a drain and fill whilst...
Forum: D2 - Transmission 12th October 2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,151
Posted By Mugzee
Transmission questions

As I'll be changing the transmission fluid on my FL D2 4.2 very soon, I had a couple of questions that can hopefully be answered. . . .

Is the fluid change procedure on Audi pages the one I should...
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