Technical Service Bulletin
35 Gearbox malfunction message in cluster (DTC P17D800 or P179D00)
35 12 06 2030477/2 December 7, 2012. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 35 number 12-05 dated
August 10, 2012 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

S4, S5

2010-2012

All

S-Tronic 7 speed transmission

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

2

-

Revised Service (Removed mechatronics replacement for fault P179D00)

1

8/10/2012

Original publication

In the DIS the following message appears:

One or more of the following entries is logged:
DTC P17D800 with DFCC 8040 (Torque
limitation because of clutch temperature)
DTC P179D00 with DFCC 8030 (Coolant oil
valve electrical malfunction)
May also have the following fault:
DTC P174000 with DFCC 8031 (Clutch
temperature monitoring)

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

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

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

Technical Background
Poor internal contact area on circuit board will lead to faults. Oil additives can cause the plastic circuit plates to
delaminate causing contact loss.

Production Solution
Improved circuit board for mechatronics unit.

Service
For fault P17D800 with DFCC 8040 or P179D00 with DFCC 8030 :
1. Remove the mechatronics unit per instructions in ELSA Repair Manual >> Transmission

>> S-Tronic Transmission >> 35 Gears, Shafts >> Removal and Installation >> DSG
Transmission Mechatronic J743.
2. Replace the circuit board per instructions in ELSA Repair Manual >> Transmission >>S-

Tronic Transmission Internal Components >> 35 Gears, Shafts >> Removal and
Installation >> DSG Transmission Mechatronic J743 Circuit Boards.
3. Reinstall the mechatronics unit per instructions in ELSA Repair Manual >> Transmission

>> S-Tronic Transmission >> 35 Gears, Shafts >> Removal and Installation >> DSG
Transmission Mechatronic J743.
Note:
Be sure to follow all Cautions and warnings noted in the ElsaWeb Repair Manual.

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retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without
the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.

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Tip: When replacing the circuit board, if the connector locks are damaged the
mechatronics unit must be replaced. Once connected, the circuit board cannot be
removed and used again.

Warranty
Claim Type:

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

Service Number:

3511

Damage Code:

0021

Labor Operations:

Remove and install Mechatronics

3511 1900

220 TU

Remove and install printed circuit

3511 3799

40 TU

GFF to perform adaptation procedure.

0150 0000

Time stated on

Diagnostic Time:

diagnostic
protocol (Max 40
TU)
Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

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 #2030477/2

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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retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without
the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.

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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

0B5398009C

Repair Kit: Printed circuit foil for valve body

1

0B5315105TA

Oil pipe with seal

1

0B5321371E

Pan Gasket

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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retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without
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