Audi 80 Quiz
Transmission and Driveline

Automatic Transmission Check

In this manual: Transmission and Driveline
Technical Description — 39Engines — 41Exhaust System — 13Cooling System — 28Fuel tank and fuel pump — 12Air Filter and Intake Ducts — 13Mono-Motronic Injection System — 18Digifant Injection System — 19KE-III-Jetronic Injection System — 35MPI and MPFI Injection Systems — 32Clutch — 11Transmission and Driveline — 21Suspension and Steering — 33Brake System — 41Anti-lock brake system — 8Wheels and Tires — 13Body Electrical System — 35Ignition System — 24Lighting — 14Signaling Devices — 7Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment — 54Heating and Ventilation — 7Body Components — 18Troubleshooting — 6Specifications — 13
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The automatic transmission offers little scope for self-diagnosis at home. Targeted checks, however, help to assess the cause of a fault, which is particularly useful when buying a used vehicle:

PROCEDURE

In case of malfunctions, first check the ATF level in the automatic transmission.

If the ATF on the dipstick tip smells burnt, there is serious damage to the automatic transmission. In this case the multi-plate clutches or brake bands are defective.

During a test drive, the shift points can be checked.

The condition of the automatic transmission can be judged from how the shifts take place.

Adjustment of the throttle cable with integrated accelerator pedal kickdown switch is an important condition for correct operation.

The same applies to the adjustment of the selector lever cable.

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