[V8] 1991 V8 Transmission problems

[Ed Kellock]

I purchased a V8 last fall that would go into limp mode until it warmed up
and was restarted.  I pulled the transmission drain plug and got out only
2-3 quarts.  I refilled through the dipstick hole using a one gallon
container of AT fluid and no more limp mode.  I recall at least one post
saying that low fluid level will not cause limp mode, but I believe it did
in my case.  I figured that it was right at the point that the warm fluid
(vs. cold) gave it enough more volume that it was happy then.  It's a cheap
and easy thing to try.  

Ed

> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of mike dodge
> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 5:26 AM
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: [V8] 1991 V8 Transmission problems
> 
> 
> 
> Im trying to help a friend in transmission shop with a 1991 
> audi V8 Quattro Automatic:
> 
> Vin WAUZZZ4CZMN003331
> Chassis C42 G16
> Engine code PT 3200cc V8
> Trans AFV 4 stage quattro ZF transmission
> Trans ECU bosch 0260 002 195, Audi 441 927 156M, ZF 0501 004 148
> 
> I tried to scan with X431 using the Audi 4 (2+2) connector 
> with no luck. All I get is a locked data line. Car has a bank 
> of four connectors under the floor board of the passengers 
> footwell (right hand drive) and identified as: 1 power 2 
> Transmission 3 Engine 4 Instriment cluster
> 
> The car will drive in limp mode(all the shift positions are 
> lit up on the cluster.)Trans has been overhauled and found to 
> be in excellent condition.
> 
> Is this chassis likely to be the older "slow" data transfer 
> system? Can it be read with Vag com? Is it possible to get 
> flash codes? Does anyone have any data about diagnosing this car??
> 
> Its now been several months not going and the trans shop has 
> given up and the owner has also. Any Help much appretiated!
> 
> dodgemnz
> New Zealand
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