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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2006A4 QUATTRO SEDAN (8EC) V6-3.2L (BKH)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR01VA TRANSMISSIONTIPTRONIC SWITCH
2006 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8EC) V6-3.2L (BKH)
Tiptronic Switch
2006 Audi A4 Quattro Sedan (8EC) V6-3.2L (BKH)SECTION Tiptronic Switch
Tiptronic Switch
Tiptronic switch is integrated into circuit board (=> [ (Item 6) Printed circuit board ] Shift Mechanism Cover and Selector Lever Knob Assembly Overview), which is located in shift mechanism cover.
It consists of 3 camshaft position sensors, which are activated by a magnet on the cross slide masking panel.
To replace Tiptronic switch, circuit board (=> [ (Item 6) Printed circuit board ] Shift Mechanism Cover and Selector Lever Knob Assembly Overview) must be replaced.
Check also whether solenoid is correctly fixed on transverse slide of masking panel, replace masking panel with guide if necessary.
Removing
- Remove shift mechanism cover. Refer to => [ Shift Mechanism Cover ] Shift Mechanism Cover.
- Press the 4 lugs (arrows) inward and remove cover - 2 - from guide - 1 -.
- Remove circuit board with integrated Tiptronic Switch (F189) from cover - 2 -.
• If necessary, masking panel with solenoid for Tiptronic Switch (F189) can be removed as described below. As replacement part the masking panel is only available together with guide.
- Separate both guide parts by applying careful levering movements (arrows).
- Remove masking panel with solenoid for Tiptronic Switch (F189).
Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- Install shift mechanism cover. Refer to => [ Shift Mechanism Cover ] Shift Mechanism Cover.
- Remove selector lever handle. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle ] Selector Lever Handle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.