5 Speed 09A Transmission

ATF, checking level and topping up

Special tools and equipment



- V.A.G 1306 Drip tray
- V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool
- V.A.G 1551/3 Cable
- V.A.G 1924 Reservoir
- V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench
- VAS 5051 Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system
- Diagnosis cable VAS 5051/3

If ATF needs to be topped up, then only ATF with Part No. 052 990 A2 may be used




- Always replace seal -arrow- on ATF inspection plug.


ATF Level, Checking

Test conditions:
- Transmission not in emergency running mode, ATF temperature not above approx. 30°C
- Vehicle level
- Selector lever in "P", parking brake applied




- Secure reservoir of ATF filling system V.A.G 1924 to vehicle.

Connecting vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051
All functions which could previously be performed with V.A.G 1551 can also be performed with the new tester VAS 5051 in the operating mode "Vehicle self-diagnosis":





- Pull cover -1- off in direction of arrow.
- With ignition switched off, connect tester VAS 5051 to diagnostic connection using cable VAS 5051/3.
- Switch tester on.
The tester requires approx. 5 minutes to warm up.
- Switch ignition on.
- Select mode of operation: press button on touch screen for "Vehicle self-diagnosis".
- Select vehicle system: select "02 - gearbox electronics" on touch screen.
- Select diagnostic function: at this point, all diagnostic functions are available.
- Select "08 - read measured value blocks" on touch screen.
- Press button on touch screen for" basic settings" and continue to display zone for ATF temperature.

Test procedures available on the V.A.G. 1551 are described below.
- Connect V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool and enter address word "02 Transmission electronics" and advance until "Select function XX" is indicated on display.




Indicated on display
- Press keys O and 8 (The function "Read measured value block" is selected with 08).




Indicated on display
- Confirm entry with key Q.




Indicated on display
- Press keys O and 2 (002 selects "Display group number 002").
- Confirm entry with Q key.




Indicated on display
The third display zone shows the ATF temperature.

Note: The ATF temperature must not be more than approx. 30°C at start of test.

- Start engine.
- Raise vehicle.
- Place drip tray under transmission.
- Bring ATF to test temperature.
Test temperature: 35°C to 45°C




- Remove ATF inspection plug from transmission housing (arrow).




At first the ATF present in the overflow pipe (arrow 2) will run out.

- Observe amount of ATF draining from plug hole afterward.

If ATF continues to drip out of hole:
ATF need not be topped up.
- Install new seal (arrow 1) to ATF inspection plug and tighten to 15 Nm. ATF check is completed.
- End output with V.A.G 1551. See below.

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.

WARNING:
- When working in the vicinity of the radiator, always maintain a safe working distance - Danger of injury!
- Fan could start automatically.




- Pry off plug securing cap -arrow- with a screwdriver. Cap locking device will be destroyed. Always replace cap.
- Pull plug out of filler pipe.




- Fill with ATF using V.A.G 1924 until ATF runs out of inspection hole.
If ATF needs to be topped up, then only ATF with Part No. G 052 990 A2 may be used.

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




- Fit plug on filler pipe and secure with a new cap -arrow-.
- Lock cap.

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


Ending output of V.A.G 1551




Indicated on display
- Press (arrow) key.




Indicated on display
- Press keys 0 and 6 (The function "End output" is selected with 06).




Indicated on display
- Confirm entry with Q key.




Indicated on display
- Lower vehicle.
- Switch ignition off.
- Disconnect connection to V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool.