How to Reset the Computer on an Audi Tiptronic Transmission
by Alibaster Smith
The tiptronic transmission on an Audi allows the driver to manually select gears while driving. Unlike a traditional automatic transmission, the tiptronic attempts to combine the best of both transmission types. The tiptronic is an automatic transmission at heart, with the ability to manually control the gears it is in. This gives the driver an incredible amount of control over the vehicle, similar to how a standard transmission gives gear selection control to the driver, but without the skill involved with operating a manual clutch. While these transmissions are reliable in Audi vehicles, they do occasionally malfunction. If you are having problems with gear selection, you can try to manually reset the transmission's computer by cutting and restoring power to it.
Step 1
Open the hood and loosen the 10mm retaining nut on the Audi's negative battery cable clamp using a socket wrench.
Step 2
Slide the clamp off the battery terminal.
Step 3
Wait 15 minutes. Then, reconnect the battery cable. This will reset the ECU (electronic control module) and the TCM (transmission control module).
References
- "Audi A6, S6, allroad quattro, RS6 1998-2004 Repair Manual"; Bentley Publishers; 2006
Things You'll Need
- Socket wrench
- 10mm Socket
Writer Bio
I am a Registered Financial Consultant with 6 years experience in the financial services industry. I am trained in the financial planning process, with an emphasis in life insurance and annuity contracts. I have written for Demand Studios since 2009.
