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09G Automatic Transmission






Electrical and Electronic Components and Locations






1 Transmission Control Module (J217)

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) sends and receives data from the data bus.

Installed location, refer to => [ Transmission Control Module ].

Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

2 Diagnostic Connection

Installed location: The diagnostic connection is located on the driver's side under the storage compartment.

3 Shift Lock Solenoid (N110)

Installed location: Is integrated permanently inside the selector mechanism and cannot be replaced separately.

Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

4 Multifunction Transmission Range Switch (F125)

Installed location, refer to => [ Multifunction Transmission Range Switch ].

Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

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

Adjusting, refer to => [ Multifunction Transmission Range Switch (F125), Adjusting ] Adjustments

5 Valve Body

Installed location, refer to => [ Valve Body ].

The components can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

6 Sensor Wiring Harness

With the transmission fluid temperature sensor (G93).

Installed location, refer to => [ Sensor Wiring Harness ].

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wiring Harness, with 8 Pin Connector ] Wiring Harness, with 8 Pin Connector.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

7 Solenoid Valve Wiring Harness

Installed location, refer to => [ Solenoid Valve Wiring Harness ].

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Wiring Harness, with 14 Pin Connector ] Wiring Harness, with 14 Pin Connector.

For the correct allocation, refer to the Parts Catalog.

8 Selector Mechanism Cover with Selector Lever Scale Illumination Bulb

The selector lever scale illumination bulb (L101) is integrated inside the cover.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle ] Selector Lever Handle.

9 Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module (J587) with Selector Lever (E313) , Tiptronic Switch (F189) , Selector Lever Park Position Lock Switch (F319)

Installed location: The components are permanently integrated in the selector mechanism circuit board and cannot be replaced separately.

The components can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

The selector mechanism must be replaced if a component is faulty. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism with Selector Lever Cable ] Selector Mechanism with Selector Lever Cable.

10 Transmission Input Speed Sensor (G182)

Installed location, refer to => [ Transmission Input Speed Sensor and Transmission Output Speed Sensor ].

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Transmission Input Speed Sensor (G182) ] Transmission Input Speed Sensor.

Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

11 Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195)

Installed location, refer to => [ Transmission Input Speed Sensor and Transmission Output Speed Sensor ].

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195) ] Transmission Output Speed Sensor (G195).

Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

12 Transmission Range Display (Y6)

Installed location: The transmission range display is integrated inside the instrument cluster. Refer to => [ Transmission Range Display ].

Can be replaced only together with the instrument cluster.

13 Kick Down Switch (F8)

Not a separate component, assumes the function of the accelerator pedal position sensor (G79) and accelerator pedal position sensor 2 (G185) , both are integrated in the accelerator pedal module. Installation location, refer to => [ Kick Down Switch ].

Signal received in the Engine Control Module (ECM).

Signal transmitted from the ECM to the TCM via the CAN bus.

Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

14 Brake Lamp Switch (F)

Installed location, refer to => [ Brake Lamp Switch ].

Can be checked in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

Transmission Control Module





Installed location: The control module - A - is located in the front of the engine compartment on the left side next to the battery.

Removing and installing:

- Unclip the module - A - from the bracket and remove it upward.

- Disconnect the connector from the module.

Install in reverse order of removal.

Multifunction Transmission Range Switch





Installed location: The 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 the 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 attached to the valve body.

Sensor Wiring Harness





With an integrated transmission fluid temperature sensor - arrow -

Check the transmission fluid temperature sensor in "Guided Fault Finding" using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

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

Solenoid Valve Wiring Harness





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

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

Transmission Range Display





Installed location: Inside the instrument cluster - 1 -.

Kick Down Switch





A programmed value from the accelerator pedal position sensor and accelerator pedal position sensor 2 (integrated in the accelerator pedal module) are saved in the Engine Control Module (ECM) as a kick down signal.

Signal transmitted from the ECM to the TCM via CAN bus.

Accelerator pedal module removing and installing.

Brake Lamp Switch





Installed location: The switch - A - is located on the brake master cylinder.

Brake lamp switch removing and installing.