2013 A6 Tranny TSB update done..Wow !
08-26-2013, 09:38 AM
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Since new, I have had an issue (read that minor issue) with downshifting... when easing into my garage, as I near the front wall, sometimes Ill get a "bump" that I BELIEVE is the final downshift... it feels like someone bumped the back of the car as the car lurches forward a bit. It was quite unnerving the first few times, but now I expect it and am ready at the brakes.
If I were "coasting" into the garage, and not paying attention it literally could result in hitting the workbench a the front of the garage.
Even if the TSB resolved that, I might not opt to do it if it could result in a rougher upshift.
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If I were "coasting" into the garage, and not paying attention it literally could result in hitting the workbench a the front of the garage.
Even if the TSB resolved that, I might not opt to do it if it could result in a rougher upshift.
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My 2-1 is always a non issue. Only issue i had was 1-2. And now I have to deal with 2-3. And I have another incident (2nd time) where D-S did nothing and the transmission was hesitating. I will try to replicate this and if successful, I will request Audi to downgrade the software (or give me a new car
) Again, this may be just isolated to me and it is better to get more feedback. I would not recommend this to anyone. Seems like the software is not tested enough prior to release.
08-27-2013, 06:15 PM
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My 2-1 is always a non issue. Only issue i had was 1-2. And now I have to deal with 2-3. And I have another incident (2nd time) where D-S did nothing and the transmission was hesitating. I will try to replicate this and if successful, I will request Audi to downgrade the software (or give me a new car ) Again, this may be just isolated to me and it is better to get more feedback.
I would not recommend this to anyone. Seems like the software is not tested enough prior to release.
) Again, this may be just isolated to me and it is better to get more feedback. I would not recommend this to anyone. Seems like the software is not tested enough prior to release.
It also seemed to smooth out the other shifts when using ~75% throttle. Before, all the upshifts would feel like it was slipping while trying to engage each gear.
09-03-2013, 06:07 AM
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Knowing "efficiency" mode is all about on time up shift, delayed down shift and etc. I did an experiment to counter the delayed up shift after the transmission software update by re-enabling "efficiency" mode. The result is very positive. Although 1-2 and 2-3 up shift are still around 1900-2000 RPM, the hold time between shifts have definitely shortened. Shifting is less hesitating and more decisive. I also noticed D->S in "efficiency" mode is now working properly. It used to do nothing prior to the software update. Will test more and report back.
09-03-2013, 07:49 AM
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I'm liking this. I'm confirming this is the closest thing compared to prior the update. It seems like efficiency mode is overwriting the software update. I will stimulate if 1-2 jerk will present under efficiency mode. If not, I'm golden.
09-03-2013, 09:47 AM
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After thinking about this for awhile, I wonder if you adding the "efficiency" mode created any unintended changes to the other modes' transmission gear maps resulting in your shift issues after the update.. Since, so far, I think you're the only one I've read that was experiencing issues with the transmission TSB (there may be others I haven't seen), I wonder if there is any merit to that as others seem to have had a positive result. Just a thought.
09-03-2013, 10:20 AM
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After thinking about this for awhile, I wonder if you adding the "efficiency" mode created any unintended changes to the other modes' transmission gear maps resulting in your shift issues after the update.. Since, so far, I think you're the only one I've read that was experiencing issues with the transmission TSB (there may be others I haven't seen), I wonder if there is any merit to that as others seem to have had a positive result. Just a thought.
12-05-2013, 12:44 PM
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I had the transmission TSB done as well when my car was in last week. For me, it solved the 1-2 and 2-1 shifting issue and it didn't introduce any new issues.
It also seemed to smooth out the other shifts when using ~75% throttle. Before, all the upshifts would feel like it was slipping while trying to engage each gear.
It also seemed to smooth out the other shifts when using ~75% throttle. Before, all the upshifts would feel like it was slipping while trying to engage each gear.
12-05-2013, 02:59 PM
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Although the problem (1-2 hesitation) does not occur as frequent as before the software update, it still happen under rare circumstances in which the car is going down hill in a stop and go traffic. And yes, the 2 gears down shift from D-S is very helpful in slowing down the car without heavy braking.
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