Technical Service Bulletin
35 Gearbox warning light on (DTCs P179E00, P179F00, P0700, P060A)
35 12 08 2032211/1 December 21, 2012.
Model(s)

Year

S4

2010-12

S5 Cabriolet

2010-12

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

All

0B5 S-Tronic transmission

Condition
The driver information system displays the message:

Two possible scenarios exist for this TSB to apply:

Condition 1
The following entries are logged individually or in combination, with P179E logged first (using DTC environmental
data):
 P179E – Drive range sensor Electrical
 P0700 (DFCC: 20196) – Control Module Malfunctioning
 P1758 (DFCC: 8464) – Terminal 15 Voltage supply Open circuit
 P060A (DFCC: 8126, 8345) – Control Module Internal Processor Monitoring
If P179E is not logged first this TSB does not apply (using DTC environmental data), Continue with standard
diagnosis.

Condition 2
The following entries are logged individually or in combination in the diagnosis protocol. The times the DTCs are
logged are not relevant:
 P179E (DFCC: 8050, 8051, 8052, 8053) – Drive range sensor Electrical
 P179F (DFCC: 8054, 8055, 8056, 8057) Sensor for transmission range, malfunction
 P0716 (DFCC: 8096, 8101) Transmission Input Speed Sensor 1 Implausible Signal

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 P171F (DFCC: 8097, 8102) – Input Turbine/Speed Sensor Circuit 2 Range/Performance
 P0715 (DFCC: 8094, 8103) – Transmission Input Speed Sensor 1 Electrical Malfunction
 P2765 (DFCC: 8095, 8104) – Transmission Input Speed Sensor 2 Electrical Malfunction
 P0501 (DFCC: 8098) – Vehicle Speed Sensor 1 Range/Performance
 P2159 (DFCC: 8099) – Vehicle Speed Sensor 2 range/Performance

The DFCC is the 4-6 digit code that is typically listed
before the fault code (Figure 1).

Figure 1. DFCC 4-6 digit code listed before the fault code.

Tip: Fault codes and DFCC codes must match exactly or this TSB should not be followed.

Technical Background
Incorrect driving mode sensor module.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

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Service
1.

If faults shown in Condition above along with the matching DFCC’ s are present, replace the G676 sensor module with c

board by following instructions in ELSA >> Repair manual >>Transmission >>S Tronic Transmission Internal Components

Gears, Shafts >>Removal and Installation >> Sensor Module with Transmission Input Speed Sensor -G612-,-G632-, -G67
Circuit Board 3
2.

When replacing the sensor module, its wiring loom must also be replaced.

Note: These instructions require transmission case disassembly. Audi Academy course #950224 is required viewing bef

attempting repair service. Complete the course and the assessment #950224B before attempting repair or warranty claim may
denied. This can be found on the Audi Academy CRC site.

Tip: Use caution when lifting or lowering
intermediate housing to avoid damage to
components (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Caution points: Drip tray- Sensor module connector.

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Warranty
Claim Type:

Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical
Service Bulletin is informational only.

Service Number:

3512

Damage Code:

0012

Labor Operations:

Remove and install

3435 19xx

gearbox

See ELSA Web for
applicable labor operation

Replaced sensor module

3512 1950

570 TU

0150 0000

Time stated on diagnostic

G676
Diagnostic Time:

GFF to perform basic

protocol (Max 100 TU)

setting and adaptation
after replacing sensor
Road test prior to service

No allowance

0 TU

0121 0004

10 TU

procedure
Road test after service
procedure
Technical diagnosis at dealer’ s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:

As per TSB 2032211/1

All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures

Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.

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Required Parts and Tools

Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

0B5321371E

Gasket for transmission pan

1

N10405702

Bolts for Mechatronics unit

6

G052513A2

Front Final Drive oil (MTF)

5.0 Liters

G052529A2

Dual clutch gearbox oil (ATF)

7.5 Liters

0B5927321F

Module

1

0B5321391A

Harness

1

AMV18800102

Sealing paste

1

0B5301515H

Pump with seals

1

WHT001955

Bolt

1

WHT002459

Bolt

28

WHT001958B

Bolt

2

0B5301227C

Seal kit

1

0B5323525B

O-ring

1

0B5311113F

Seal

1

0B5315105TC

Oil pipe with seals

1

0B5315105TA

Oil pipe with seals

1

0B5325571

Sleeve with seals

1

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0B5311944B

Seal

4

0B5321473

Oil pipe

1

WHT003380

Seal

1

WHT003379

Seal

1

0B5301311E

Oil drip tray (Replace if broken)

1

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with
your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.

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