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09M,09MA Automatic Transmission






Electronic Components and Locations






1 Transmission Control Module (J217)

The control module sends and receives data from the Data bus.

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

2 Engine Control Module

The control module sends and receives data from the Data bus.

3 Multifunction Transmission Range Switch (F125)

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Multifunction Transmission Range Switch F125 ] Service and Repair.

Adjusting, refer to => [ Multifunction Transmission Range Switch, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

4 Valve Body

Check the components using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

5 Sensor Wiring Harness

With the transmission fluid temperature sensor.

6 Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor (G93)

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

7 Solenoid Valve Wiring Harness

8 Electronic Ignition Switch (D9)

The following components (depending on the vehicle equipment level) are integrated in the electronic ignition lock:

Access/start authorization switch (E415)

Ignition switch key lock solenoid (N376)

9 Ignition Key

10 Transmission Input Speed Sensor (G182)

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

11 Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195)

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

12 Shift Lock Solenoid (N110)

Installed location: The shift lock solenoid is located in the selector mechanism.

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

13 Tiptronic Switch (F189)

Can be checked using the vehicle diagnostic tester under "Guided Fault Finding". Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

14 Terminal 50 Power Supply Relay (J682)

Inside the engine compartment E-box.

15 Diagnostic Connection

16 Transmission Range Display (Y6)

Removing and installing, refer to => Electrical Equipment.

Transmission Control Module





Installed location: The control module - arrow - is located in the left front wheel housing.

- The wheel housing liner must be removed for removal and installation.

Multifunction Transmission Range Switch





Installed location: The multifunction transmission range switch is located on the upper side of the transmission.

Valve Body





Installed location: The valve body is bolted to the underside of the transmission housing and is covered by transmission fluid pan.

The solenoid valve 1 (N88) , solenoid valve 2 (N89) , solenoid valve 3 (N90) , solenoid valve 4 (N91) , solenoid valve 5 (N92) , solenoid valve 6 (N93) , solenoid valve 9 (N282) and solenoid valve 10 (N283) are secured to the valve body.

Sensor Wiring Harness





Wiring harness for the sensor.

With the integrated transmission fluid temperature sensor - arrow -

Installed location: The wiring harness is secured to the valve body in the transmission.

Solenoid Valve Wiring Harness





Wiring harness for the solenoid valves

Installed location: The wiring harness is secured to the valve body in the transmission.

Electronic Ignition Switch





Installed location: The ignition lock - 1 - is installed in the instrument panel, next to the steering column.

- 2 - key

Transmission Input Speed Sensor and Transmission Output Speed Sensor





Installed location: Inside the transmission housing above the valve body.

1 Transmission input speed sensor
2 Transmission output speed sensor

Tiptronic Switch





Installed location: The Tiptronic switch is integrated in the selector mechanism.

If the vehicle has a multifunction steering wheel, check the buttons on the steering wheel and the corresponding wire connections.

Diagnostic Connection





Installed location: The diagnostic connection - arrow - is located under the drivers side storage compartment on the left side.

Transmission Range Display





Installed location: Inside the instrument cluster.