6-Speed Automatic Transmission (09E/09L/0AT/0B6/0BQ)
General Information This is a general page that applies to 09E/09L/0AT/0B6 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (AT) transmissions which are Longitudinal mounted in vehicles such as the:
- Audi A4/S4:
- 2005-2009 (B7 chassis) Audi A4/S4/RS4/Cabriolet (8E/8H)
- 2008+ Audi A4/S4/RS4 (8K/FL)
- Audi 54/S5:
- 2007+ Audi A5/S5 (8T/FH/FR)
- Audi Q5
- 2008+ Audi Q5 (8R/FP)
- Audi A6
- 2006-2011 Audi A6/S6/RS6/allroad (4F/FB)
- Audi A8
- 2004+ Audi A8/S8 (4E)
- Audi Q7
- 2006+ Audi Q7 (4L/FE)
The TSB/TPI, Adaptation and Measuring Block data we have available at this time is located in this thread. This Wiki page will include additional information at a later point in time.
In the meanwhile, Registered customers seeking assistance can post the complete VCDS Auto-Scan with the vehicle repair history in addition to any vehicle functionality concerns in that thread.
Additional information can be found in the Official Factory Repair Information.
Coding
Measuring Blocks
Measuring Blocks related to adaptation information for Clutches A, B, C, D and E can be found in the mentioned thread linked above.
Basic Setting
The Basic Setting function is not applicable to this transmission controller.
Adaptation
Adaptation channel 001 is only available in vehicles manufactured after a production split in 2006. Some 2004-2006 model year vehicles may support the Adaptation function after a dealer level flash update has been performed per the applicable TSBs/TPIs which can be located in the Official Factory Repair Information.
Prerequisites:
- Ignition on, engine off.
- Transmission 55°C ~ 95°C (see Measuring Value Block group 004)
Important! Adaptation should be performed only under the following circumstances:
- Customer complains of harsh gear shifting
- ATF change
- Repair to clutches
Note:
The following will delete the Clutch Adaptation values found in Measuring Value Block groups [073] ~ [077].
It is recommended to make note of the current values, then recheck the above Measuring Value Blocks after the Adaption below
[Select]
[02 - Auto Trans]
[Adaptation - 10]
Channel 001
[Read]
[Test]
New value of 1
[Save]
When the prompt asks if you are sure you want to save a value of 1 to Channel 001, click [Yes]
[Done, Go Back]
Clutches A ,B, C, D and E Adaption values now have been deleted, now you must perform the Adaption Drive Sequence
Special Procedures
Defined Test Drive
Replacement
Special Notes
Several TSB/TPIs exist for the transmission codes covered. Always check the repair manual for the car in question but this is a (small) list:
- NAR (North American Region) market:
- TSB 37-06-13 | TPI 2013023 appears to be replaced by the following documents however it covered A4, A6, A8 with automatic gearboxes 09L and 09E if you can locate a copy.
- TPI 2028053 applies to 2004-2009 (B7 chassis) Audi A4/S4/RS4/Cabriolet (8E/8H) vehicles with the 09L transmission.
- TPI 2028279 applies to 2006+ Audi A6/S6/RS6/allroad (4F/FB) with the 09L transmission.
- TPI 2013023 applies to 2004+ Audi A8/S8 (4E) with the 09E transmission.
- RoW market:
- TPI 2007190 applies to several modules: A4, A6, A8 with automatic gearbox (09L, 09E).
- TPI 2010194 applies to several modules: A4, A6, A8, Q7 with automatic gearbox 09L, 09E or 0AT