[the moderator]

You can run a Google Search for "Ross Tech XXXXX" where XXXXX is the fault code. This will bring up a link to Ross Tech's wiki which will describe the fault code, possible causes and solutions.

Ross Tech has the lion's share of the DTCs in their website, but not all, so in some cases it may take some additional surfing.

Thanks for your reply.

I've found info on 10693 and P175D but in all cases the symptoms don't match mine. My gut feeling is pointing toward a solenoid or gear position sensor. I suspect my car will have to go to a specialist to make any head wind with this.

Bloody Audi's! :x

 

[the moderator]

That is all great information, thank you both. It gives me something to refer to in the weeks between now and when it goes into the specialist. Who knows, I might even get down to the route cause.


Thanks again guys.

 

[the moderator]

I'm just putting this information on the thread for any one searching in the future.

The fix is to reset the gearbox basic settings and clutch curve using VCDS. Then you drive like an absolute lunatic for a couple of days while the gearbox is adapting to your driving style. That's it.

I think my car has never been driven properly in its whole life. When I first drove it everything was really tight. It would seem the gearbox had gotten into lazy habits and just needed a kick up the arse. Either that or one of the solenoids had become a bit stuck and it just needed a good work out. Either way, I'm a very happy boy.

 

[the moderator]

Good to hear that it's fixed!

On a previous auto gearbox vehicle I had, there was a way to reset the gearbox without needing manufacturer diagnostic tools.
It was a Land Rover and the trick was:
0. Press "Start" button only. (ie: Do NOT start the engine.)
1. Press and hold gas pedal to floor for approx. 15secs.
2. Press "Start" button again.
3. Release gas pedal.
4. Wait approx. 2mins.; start engine and drive.

I wonder if there's an Audi trick?
Jez

I found something like this for Audi/VW but it didn't work. When you go into VCDS and look at the gearbox there are a huge amount of different parameters. I don't think a complete reset would do it any good. With VCDS you can pick and choose.

I bought this:

https://www.gendan.co.uk/product_VCV210.html

The way I look at it 300 quid is a big out lay but if I hadn't fiddled about with the gearbox on VCDS and mended it myself I would have been landed with a huge bill from a gearbox specialist. When you buy the adapter you also get access to Rosstech's technical advice forum as well. When I come to sell the car I can sell the VCDS adapter and get most of my money back. It really is win win [smiley=dude.gif]