Audi Q5 S Tronic Gearbox Problems
This gearbox was introduced in two variants during the launch of the audi a6 ultra type 4g in 2015.
Audi q5 s tronic gearbox problems. From a long line of traditional autos i was a bit wary of comments i had read about jerkiness at low speed on the s tronic gearbox but i haven t experienced any such symptoms. Various audi models from 2010 on wards suffer from a variety of symptoms of a faulty automatic transmission. The dl382 s tronic is a completely new developed dual clutch transmission by audi ag. From late 2008 the seven speed s tronic dl501 part code prefix.
The s tronic dual clutch transmission is a successful technology. Throughout much of the model line up the s tronic is available in four different versions with six or seven gears. Q5 s line 3 0tdi s tronic 20 audi bbs split. This has really knocked my confidence in the audi brand.
Audi a4 a5 a6 and q5. Q5 s line 3 0tdi s tronic 20 audi bbs split rims hdd 3d sat nav juke box music interface dab radio b o sound parking. What to look for when buying a audi q5 2008 2017 covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability. Before getting intimidated however there are a few things that you can do to diagnose a transmission problem.
The 7 speed dual clutch automatic transmission known as the 0b5 unit uses an internal mechatronics unit components on this unit fail causing various problems. In the dl501 s tronic transmission. The pulsating revs sound like a mechatronic problem which is a well known problem with the s tronic of that era. This article applies to the audi q5 2009 2016.
0b5 double clutch transmission was introduced in audi vehicles that had longitudinally mounted engines this includes the b8 a4 b8 s4 8r q5 8t3 a5 coupe 8f7 a5 cabriolet 8f7 s5 cabriolet 8ta a5 sportback and 8ta s5 sportback. Internal component breakdown of the s tronic mechatronic control unit will cause a multitude of symptoms on the vehicle beginning with the illumination of the epc electronic. A front wheel drive 0ck and a quattro 0cl variant. It combines the convenience of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual transmission while adding its own dynamic touch.
The s tronic problems what should be the subject of a recall seems to be badly handled by audi uk.