P2560

The gear is implausible or the transmission is slipping. ( 1. gear )


Possible cause:

- Mechanical or hydraulic defect in the transmission
Affected functions:

- Automatic transmission Function

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Test 1: Possible causes and remedial action when fault code P2560 is displayed

1. Possible causes and remedial action when fault code P2560 is displayed
IMPORTANT NOTE

- Do not unplug the STAR DIAGNOSIS unit from the diagnostic socket during the procedure.
Possible cause and remedy

- This fault code may point to a bogus fault in control unit N15/3 (ETC [EGS] control unit).
Possible remedy

- Read out fault freeze frame data.
Continue with button "F2"

Result after reading out fault freeze frame data
Question

- Is the output speed in the fault freeze frame data >450 rpm?


YES
Preconditions

- The output speed in the fault freeze frame data is >450 rpm.
WARNING

- Component N15/3 (ETC [EGS] control unit) is NOT malfunctioning.
- Component N15/3 (ETC [EGS] control unit) must NOT be replaced!
Continue with button "F2"

Question

- Was control unit N15/3 (ETC [EGS] control unit) exchanged?


YES
Preconditions

- Control module N15/3 (ETC [EGS] control unit) has been replaced.
Possible cause

- Variant coding of component N15/3 (ETC [EGS] control unit) has not yet been performed or is faulty.
Possible remedy

- Carry out variant coding.
Notes on submitting warranty or goodwill claims

- SEAG damage code (7 digits):54 553 81
Continue with button "F2"

Warning!Communication with ECU required.


NO
Preconditions

- Control unit N15/3 (ETC [EGS] control unit) was not replaced.
Continue with button "F2"

Question

- Was the rear axle gear replaced?


YES
Preconditions

- The rear axle gear was replaced.
Possible cause

- The gear ratio in the rear axle gear is not OK.
Possible remedy

- Unscrew the housing cover from the rear axle gear and check the gear ratio by counting the teeth on the ring gear.
Continue with button "F2"

Question

- Is the gear ratio in the rear axle gear OK?


YES
Preconditions

- The gear ratio in the rear axle gear is OK.
Continue with button "F2"

IMPORTANT NOTE

- Do not unplug the STAR DIAGNOSIS unit from the diagnostic socket during the procedure.
Possible cause and remedy

- The oil level in the automatic transmission is too low.
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Possible remedy

- Inspect oil level, adjust to correct level if necessary.
NOTE

- Refill oil in automatic transmission up to maximum oil level mark at oil temperature of 80° C.
- (Refer to repair instructions: automatic transmission 722.6)
Notes on submitting warranty or goodwill claimsSEAG damage code (7 digits): 27 001 75Continue with button "F2"

Warning!Communication with ECU required.


NO
Preconditions

- The gear ratio in the rear axle gear is not OK.
Possible cause

- An incorrect rear axle gear was installed.
Possible remedy

- Replace rear axle gear again.
Notes on submitting warranty or goodwill claims

- SEAG damage code (5 digits):35 212
End of test

NO
Preconditions

- The rear axle gear was not replaced.
Continue with button "F2"

IMPORTANT NOTE

- Do not unplug the STAR DIAGNOSIS unit from the diagnostic socket during the procedure.
Possible cause and remedy

- The oil level in the automatic transmission is too low.
-
Possible remedy

- Inspect oil level, adjust to correct level if necessary.
NOTE

- Refill oil in automatic transmission up to maximum oil level mark at oil temperature of 80° C.
- (Refer to repair instructions: automatic transmission 722.6)
Notes on submitting warranty or goodwill claimsSEAG damage code (7 digits): 27 001 75Continue with button "F2"

Warning!Communication with ECU required.


NO
Preconditions

- The output speed in the fault freeze frame data is< 450 rpm.
Possible cause

- Internal fault in component N15/3 (ETC [EGS] control unit):
Possible remedy

- Replace component N15/3 (ETC [EGS] control unit).
Notes on submitting warranty or goodwill claims

- SEAG damage code (7 digits):54 553 90
End of test