A/T - High Launch RPM's/DTC P0716/P0740
ConditionTransmission, DSG*, Intermittent Engagement Delay Upon Acceleration
* DSG is Volkswagen Group's trademark for double clutch transmission.
Intermittent delay in power transfer upon acceleration.May be accompanied by a slight jerking sensation when pulling away on vehicles with DSG transmission.
Upon acceleration engine RPMs may reach between 2000 rpm and 4000 rpm before the vehicle will pull away.The complaint occurs mainly on warm engine.
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Technical Background
Failure of the sensor for the transmission RPM input -G182- and for the clutch temperature sensor -G509-, caused by:
- Wiring harness connector not correctly slotted.
- Sensor faulty or wiring harness damage.
Either one of the fault entries may be logged in the fault memory:
17100 or P0716 Input Turbine/Speed Sensor (A) Circuit Range/Performance
18148 or P1740 Clutch Temperature Monitoring
Production Solution
Improved production.
Service
NOTE: It is not necessary to replace the Mechatronics Unit.
- Ensure that the wiring harness connector is fully seated and locked into position, then recheck DTCs.
If DTCs are still present, further diagnosis is needed.
Check the wiring harness connector, terminal ends and harness routing for transmission input RPM -G182- / clutch temperature sender -G509-.
If wiring harness connector, terminal ends and harness routing for transmission input RPM -G182- / clutch temperature sender -G509- are OK:
- Replace sensor -G182-.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.Always see ETKA for the latest part(s) information.
No Special Tools required.