Emergency Running Functions

Safety Functions Of Transmission Control Module
If critical malfunctions occur when driving, the transmission will continue to operate in an emergency (auxiliary) running mode. If the malfunction occurs in "D", "3" or "2" then 3rd gear emergency mode is activated.

If the malfunction occurs in 1", "P", "N" or "R" then the emergency running mode for that stage is activated.

If the engine is started again in the emergency running mode and the malfunction occurs when selector lever is in position "D", "3" or "2" then 3rd gear is activated hydraulically, until the malfunction is corrected.

For malfunctions which can lead to emergency running:

The transmission will remain in emergency running mode until the malfunction is no longer recognized by the control module over a predetermined period.

Malfunctions Which May Lead To Emergency Running:
Open circuit in wiring, short-circuit, electrical or hydraulic components faulty.

Transmission Control Module Malfunction Recognition
If a malfunction exists it is stored as a static malfunction. If the malfunction no longer exists after a predetermined period or distance traveled, it is considered a sporadic malfunction.

Malfunctions which are stored in the memory as sporadically occurring malfunctions, will be displayed as "sporadic malfunctions" when retrieved by Scan Tool VAG 1551. "SP" appears on the right of the display in such cases. If the printer is switched on, "sporadic malfunctions" are printed out after the malfunction is addressed.

Malfunctions which are stored in the memory as sporadically occurring malfunctions are automatically erased after 1,000 km (600 miles) or 20 hours.