4 Speed 01M Transmission

ATF Level, Checking and Topping Up

Special Tools and Equipment



- VAG 1551 Scan Tool.



- VAG 1551/3 Cable.



- VAG 1924 Reservoir.

VW ATF is obtainable as a spare part:
- Container size 0.5 ltr. - Part No. G 052 162 A1.
- Container size 1.0 ltr. - Part No. G 052 162 A2.




- Always replace seal (arrow) when checking ATF level.

All functions, which could previously be performed with V.A.G 1551/1552, can also be performed with the new tester VAS 5051 in the vehicle self-diagnosis operating mode:




- VAS 5051 Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system


ATF Level, Checking

Conditions for performing check
- Transmission not in emergency running mode, ATF temperature not above approx. 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 approx. 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 V.A.G 1551 is used:




- Remove DLC cover -1-.
- With ignition switched off, connect V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool with diagnosis cable V.A.G 1551/3A.




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




Indicated on display
- Press keys O and 2 to select address word "Transmission electronics".




Indicated on display
- Confirm entry with key Q.




Indicated on display
- Press keys O and 8 to select function "Read measured value block".




Indicated on display
- Confirm entry with key Q.




Indicated on display
- Press keys 0, O, and 5 to select the 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 transmission oil pan.




The ATF present in the 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.
Sealing plug (arrow 3) and cap (arrow 4) remain closed.

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


ATF, Topping Up
With engine running.




- Pry off plug securing cap -arrow- with a screwdriver. Cap locking device will be damaged, therefore always replace cap.
- Remove plug from filler pipe.




- Fill with ATF using V.A.G 1924 until ATF runs out of plug hole -arrow-.

Note: An insufficient ATF filing as well as filling to excess affects the function of the transmission.




- Install new seal to plug -arrow 1- and tighten to 15 Nm.
- Install plug on filler pipe and secure with a new cap -arrow 2-.
- Lock cap.

Note: Always replace the cap. The cap secures the sealing plug.