It could be a number of issues. Here are the steps in which I would proceed…
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# Check the transmission oil, many newer cars do not have transmission dipsticks so if you do not have one use a fluid extractor to remove about half a pint oil from the transmission filler port. (Do not remove the drain plug the filler is a bit higher. If the oil is dark brown or black and smells burnt your transmission is on the way out. Do not replace the fluid if this is the case, the transmission will instantly fail. If the fluid is fine check fluid level by replacing fluid you removed back through the filler port, Add a little bit more than that until fluid escapes filler port. Use a diagnostic tool such as OBDelevn or VAG-Com to read transmission temperature. At 90-100C remove filler port and let fluid escape and reinstall plug. transmission is now filled.
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# Check the transmission oil, many newer cars do not have transmission dipsticks so if you do not have one use a fluid extractor to remove about half a pint oil from the transmission filler port. (Do not remove the drain plug the filler is a bit higher. If the oil is dark brown or black and smells burnt your transmission is on the way out. Do not replace the fluid if this is the case, the transmission will instantly fail. If the fluid is fine check fluid level by replacing fluid you removed back through the filler port, Add a little bit more than that until fluid escapes filler port. Use a diagnostic tool such as OBDelevn or VAG-Com to read transmission temperature. Start car and cycle through gears at 90-100C remove filler port and let fluid escape and reinstall plug. transmission is now filled.
# If the fluid is red, at proper level and smells fine use a diagnostic tool such as VAG-COM or OBDeleven to check for any existing codes in the transmission module and powertrain control module. Your car uses several sensors and solenoids to control its function including a few engine related sensors such as the Map and Throttle position sensor to calculate load. If there are any codes proceed to diagnose and repair those.
# Any shift selector issue will cause the associated selection to flash if not fully engaged, these codes will also show up on a VAG-COM and OBDeleven tool
It could be a number of issues. Here are the steps in which I would proceed…
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# Check the transmission oil, many newer cars do not have transmission dipsticks so if you do not have one use a fluid extractor to remove about half a pint oil from the transmission filler port. (Do not remove the drain plug the filler is a bit higher. If the oil is dark brown or black and smells burnt your transmission is on the way out. Do not replace the fluid if this is the case, the transmission will instantly fail.
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# If the fluid is red and smells fine use a diagnostic tool such as VAG-COM or OBDeleven to check for any existing codes in the transmission module and powertrain control module. Your car uses several sensors and solenoids to control its function including a few engine related sensors such as the Map and Throttle position sensor to calculate load. If there are any codes proceed to diagnose and repair those.
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# Check the transmission oil, many newer cars do not have transmission dipsticks so if you do not have one use a fluid extractor to remove about half a pint oil from the transmission filler port. (Do not remove the drain plug the filler is a bit higher. If the oil is dark brown or black and smells burnt your transmission is on the way out. Do not replace the fluid if this is the case, the transmission will instantly fail. If the fluid is fine check fluid level by replacing fluid you removed back through the filler port, Add a little bit more than that until fluid escapes filler port. Use a diagnostic tool such as OBDelevn or VAG-Com to read transmission temperature. At 90-100C remove filler port and let fluid escape and reinstall plug. transmission is now filled.
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# If the fluid is red, at proper level and smells fine use a diagnostic tool such as VAG-COM or OBDeleven to check for any existing codes in the transmission module and powertrain control module. Your car uses several sensors and solenoids to control its function including a few engine related sensors such as the Map and Throttle position sensor to calculate load. If there are any codes proceed to diagnose and repair those.
# Any shift selector issue will cause the associated selection to flash if not fully engaged, these codes will also show up on a VAG-COM and OBDeleven tool
It could be a number of issues. Here are the steps in which I would proceed…
# Check the transmission oil, many newer cars do not have transmission dipsticks so if you do not have one use a fluid extractor to remove about half a pint oil from the transmission filler port. (Do not remove the drain plug the filler is a bit higher. If the oil is dark brown or black and smells burnt your transmission is on the way out. Do not replace the fluid if this is the case, the transmission will instantly fail.
# If the fluid is red and smells fine use a diagnostic tool such as VAG-COM or OBDeleven to check for any existing codes in the transmission module and powertrain control module. Your car uses several sensors and solenoids to control its function including a few engine related sensors such as the Map and Throttle position sensor to calculate load. If there are any codes proceed to diagnose and repair those.
# Any shift selector issue will cause the associated selection to flash if not fully engaged, these codes will also show up on a VAG-COM and OBDeleven tool