Technical Service Bulletin
34 DSG Transmission gear display illuminated (DTC P2711 stored in TCM)
34 13 17 2029069/3 September 20, 2013. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 30 number 12-14 dated
August 6, 2012 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

A3

2009-2010

All

DSG Transmission

TT

2009-2010

All

DSG Transmission

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

3

-

Revised header data (Added DTC)
Revised title
Revised Warranty (Added GFF allowance)

2

8/6/2012

Revised header data (Updated Customer code)

1

3/22/2012

Original publication

• Customer states that the gear display is illuminated in cluster.
• Vehicle may exhibit a shudder condition on first acceleration from a stop.
• The following fault entry is logged in the transmission control module (TCM), J217 (address word 02):
• 19143 P2711 004 (Unexpected Mechanical Gear Disengagement)
Tip: This TSB only applies if entry 19143 P2711 004 is logged and the vehicle has over 18,500 miles on the
odometer. If there are other complaints, this TSB does not apply.

Technical Background
The TCM recognizes that drag torque on the clutch is too high.

Production Solution
Improved clutch plates from gearbox starting with March 2010 production.

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Technical Service Bulletin
Service
Remove the transmission and replace the multiple clutch according to the Elsa Repair Manual.

Warranty
Claim Type:

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

Service Number:

3060

Damage Code:

0010

Labor Operations:

Transmission remove and install

3435 19XX

See Elsa for labor
operations based on
model / transmission

Multiple clutch remove and reinstall

3060 1950

110 TU

GFF – Checking and clearing fault codes
included in existing labor operations

0150 0000

Time stated on
diagnostic protocol
(Max 70 TU)

Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

0121 0004

10 TU

Diagnostic Time:

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 #2029069/3

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.

Required Parts and Tools
Part Number

Part Description

Quantity

02E398029A

Multiple clutch

1

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2029069) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.

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