ATF Level, Checking

ATF level, checking - 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V





Special Tools and Equipment

^ VAS 5051 tester with VAS 5051/1 diagnostic cable (or VAG 1551 scan tool with VAG 1551/3 cable)
^ VAG 1306 drip tray
^ VAG1924 ATF filler tool
^ Protective glasses

Test requirements:

^ Transmission must not be in emergency running mode.
^ Vehicle on level ground.
^ Selector lever in "P", let engine run at idle.
^ A/C system and heating switched off.
^ ATF temperature must not be higher than 30° C at start of test, allow transmission to cool down if necessary.

Notes:
^ ATF level changes with ATF temperature.
^ Performing ATF level check when ATF temperature is too low causes overfilling.
^ Performing ATF level check when ATF temperature is too high causes insufficient filling.
^ Excess filling and insufficient filling both affect the function of the transmission.
^ An extra ATF check must be performed for vehicles with auxiliary ATF cooler
^ The ATF temperature is read out by the VAS 5051 tester or VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST).

Checking ATF temperature





- Connect VAS 5051 tester to vehicle with VAS 5051/1 diagnostic wire. Alternately, VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) can also be attached using VAG 1551/3 adapter.
- Start engine.

Rapid data transfer HELP
Select function XX

When indicated on display-.

- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read measuring value block" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Read measuring value block Q
Enter display group number XXX

When indicated on display-.

- Press buttons -0-, -0- and -4- to select display group "004" and press -Q- button to confirm input.

Read measuring value block 4 ->
1 2 3 4

When indicated on display:

- Read ATF temperature in display field 1.

Checking and correcting ATF level

Notes:
^ ATF level is checked at the ATF check plug.
^ ATF level is correct if a little bit of fluid still escapes at the ATF check plug between 35° and 45° C 1) (dependant on the fluid level when warming up).

1) For warm countries 50° C





- Secure container of VAG 1924 ATF filler tool as high up on vehicle as possible.
- Raise vehicle.
- Place VAG 1306 drip tray under transmission.

WARNING:
Wear protective glasses.





Once an ATF temperature of 35° C is reached, remove ATF check plug -2- and drain excess ATF if necessary.

^ If ATF exits from the ATF filler plug hole before the ATF reaches 40° C, the ATF level is OK

Note:
ATF check plug must be closed again by 45° C 1) at the latest.

1) For warm countries 50° C

^ Add ATF if no ATF has escaped from the ATF check plug hole by 40° C.

- Insert VAG 1924 ATF filler tool into an opening -4- in the protective cap, but do not knock cap upward.





- Fill with ATF using VAG 1924 ATF filler tool until ATF exits from the check hole.





- Always replace seal (arrow) for ATF check plug.
- Tighten ATF check plug to 80 Nm.
- -> Press button on VAG 1551.
- Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End output" and press -Q- button to confirm input.