2001 AUDI A6 ignition

37-1


Selector lever mechanism,
servicing

WARNING!

Shift selector lever into position "P" and
engage parking brake before working with the
engine running.

Notes:

Lubricate bearing areas and slide surfaces with
polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2.
Center console must be removed for service
work:

Ignition key removal lock, checking


- Switch ignition key to driving position (ignition
on).

- Depress brake pedal and hold.

Shifting selector lever out of position "P"
must be possible with the button at shift lever
depressed without "sticking".
It must not be possible to remove ignition
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key with selector lever in any position other
than "P".

- Shift selector lever into position "P".
It must be possible to move ignition key into
removal position without "sticking".

- Remove ignition key.
Selector lever cannot be shifted out of
position "P" with the button pressed and foot
brake operated.
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Shift mechanism, checking


Selector lever in position "P" and ignition
switched on:

Brake pedal is not being operated:

Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted
out of position "P" with the button at selector
lever pressed. Shift lock solenoid is locking the
selector lever.
Brake pedal is being operated:

Shift lock solenoid enables the selector lever.
Selecting a driving mode must be possible with
the button at shift handle pressed without
"sticking".

Slowly shift selector lever through "P" via " R, N,
D, 4, 3, 2", while checking if the selector lever
position in instrument cluster matches with the
selector lever position.
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Selector lever in position "N" and ignition
switched on:

Brake pedal is not being operated:

Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted
out of position "N" with the button at selector
lever handle pressed. Shift lock solenoid is
locking the selector lever.
Brake pedal is being operated:

Shift lock solenoid enables the selector lever.
Selecting a driving mode must be possible with
the button at shift handle pressed without
"sticking".

Additional test only for shift mechanisms
with Tiptronic: Selector lever in position "D",
ignition and lights switched on
Start engine and let run at idle
Engage parking brake and operate brake
pedal


Guide selector lever out of selector lever
position "D" into Tiptronic gate. Brightening of
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- Attach cover.

All-wheel-drive vehicles
Continuation for all vehicles
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26; removing and
installing exhaust system. - Tighten nuts (arrows, 4 pieces) to 10 Nm.
- Check adjustment of selector lever cable and adjust if necessary
page 37
-45
.
- Ignition key removal lock, checking page 37
-1 .
- Bolt driveshaft to transmission flange page 39
-79
, Driveshaft,
removing and installing.
- Install heat shield.
- Connecting front exhaust pipe to rear exhaust system.- Installing shift mechanism cover page 37
-24
.
- Selector lever handle, installing page 37
-22
.
- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- For vehicles equipped with coded anti-theft radio, activate code.
- Check shift mechanism page 37
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29 -
Cable ties
For locking cable
30 -
Ignition/Starter Switch
31 -
Locking cable For ignition key removal lockMust not be kinkedRemoving and installing page 37
-47
Adjusting page 37
-50
32 -
Catch lever
For ignition key removal lockRemoving and installing Page 37
-32

onward
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Cover for Tiptronic shift mechanism,
removing and installing


Removing:

- Remove cover of center console above shift
mechanism.

Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group
68; Storage compartments, covers and trim; Center console, removing.


- Selector lever handle, removing page 37
-
22
.

- Shift selector lever into position "P" by pulling
pull rod.

- Switch off ignition.
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Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 69;
Airbag; Steering wheel, removing and installing
- Remove steering wheel.
- Switch ignition key to driving position (ignition
on).
- Shift selector lever into position "P".
- Lift up retaining clip of interlock lever -1- and pull
locking cable out of ignition/starter switch.
- Remove cover with guide (selector lever
mechanism) page 37
-5 .
- Unclip locking cable from securing spring at shift
mechanism housing, slightly lift up securing
spring to do so Fig. 1
, page 37
-21
.
- Loosen and remove locking cable from cable tie
-2-.
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