Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Tiptronic Switch

• The Tiptronic switch (F189) is integrated into the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is located under the shift mechanism cover.

• It consists of 3 Hall sensors that are controlled by 2 magnets on the cover strip transverse slide.

• To replace Tiptronic switch, circuit board must be replaced.

• In addition, make sure the magnets on the cover strip transverse slide are properly secured; replace the cover strip transverse slide if necessary.

Removing

- Remove cover for shift mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Cover ] Selector Mechanism Cover.

- Press down retaining hooks - arrows - toward the inside and pull off cover - 2 - from guide - 1 -.





- Make sure two magnets on the cover strip transverse slide fit correctly - arrows -.





- Remove printed circuit board - 1 - with the integrated tiptronic switch (F189) from cover - 2 -.





Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

- Install printed circuit board - 1 - with the integrated Tiptronic switch (F189) into cover - 2 -.

- Install cover for shift mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Cover ] Selector Mechanism Cover.

- Install selector lever handle.