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09M,09MA Automatic Transmission






Electronic Components and Locations






1 Transmission Control Module (J217)

The control module sends and receives data from the Data bus.

Installed location, removing and installing. Refer to => [ Transmission Control Module ].

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

2 Engine Control Module

The control module sends and receives data from the Data bus.

3 Multifunction Transmission Range Switch (F125)

Component location, refer to => [ Multifunction Transmission Range Switch ].

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Multifunction Transmission Range Switch F125 ] Service and Repair.

Adjusting, refer to => [ Multifunction Transmission Range Switch, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

4 Valve Body

Component location, refer to => [ Valve Body ].

Check the components using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

5 Sensor Wiring Harness

With the transmission fluid temperature sensor.

Component location, refer to => [ Sensor Wiring Harness ].

6 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor (G93)

Component location, refer to => [ Sensor Wiring Harness ] 09M,09MA Automatic Transmission.

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

7 Solenoid Valve Wiring Harness

Component location, refer to => [ Solenoid Valve Wiring Harness ].

8 Shift Lock Solenoid (N110)

Installed location: The shift lock solenoid is located in the selector mechanism.

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

9 Selector Mechanism

With the Tiptronic switch.

The Tiptronic switch is a component of the selector mechanism.

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

Replace the selector mechanism if faulty. Refer to one of the following:

=> [ Selector Mechanism with Lever ] Shift Mechanism with Lever.

=> [ Selector Mechanism and Cable, from 11 September 2009 ] Selector Mechanism and Cable, from 11 September 2009.

10 Transmission Input Speed Sensor (G182)

Component location, refer to => [ Transmission Input Speed Sensor and Transmission Output Speed Sensor ].

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

11 Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195)

Component location, refer to => [ Transmission Input Speed Sensor and Transmission Output Speed Sensor ].

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

12 Diagnostic Connection

Component location, refer to => [ Diagnostic Connection ].

13 Transmission Range Display (Y6)

Component location, refer to => [ Transmission Range Display ].

Transmission Control Module





Installed location: The control module - arrow - is located in the left front l wheel housing.

- The wheel housing liner must be removed for removal and installation.

Multifunction Transmission Range Switch





Installed location: The multifunction switch is located on the upper side of the transmission.

Valve Body





Installed location: The valve body is bolted to the underside of the transmission housing and is covered by the transmission fluid pan.

The solenoid valve 1 (N88) , solenoid valve 2 (N89) , solenoid valve 3 (N90) , solenoid valve 4 (N91) , solenoid valve 5 (N92) , solenoid valve 6 (N93) , solenoid valve 9 (N282) and solenoid valve 10 (N283) are secured to the valve body.

Sensor Wiring Harness





With a integrated transmission fluid temperature sensor - arrow -

Installed location: The wiring harness is secured to the valve body in the transmission.

Solenoid Valve Wiring Harness





Installed location: The wiring harness is secured to the valve body in the transmission.

Transmission Input Speed Sensor and Transmission Output Speed Sensor





Installed location: Inside the transmission housing above the valve body.

1 Transmission input speed sensor
2 Transmission output speed sensor

Diagnostic Connection





Installed location: The diagnostic connection - arrow - is located under the drivers side storage compartment on the left side.

Transmission Range Display





Installed location: Inside the instrument cluster.