Weird 1-2-3 shifting under light acceleration
05-21-2013, 06:12 AM
#21
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i was having issues with my 2013 2.0 q5 where it would shift harshly when coming to a stop. like a jolt if you will, right before stopping.
had this update applied about 6 weeks ago. thought all was well as the harsh shifting when coming to a stop ended temporarily.
however, about a week after the update. now i notice the 1-2-3 shifting issue. it seems as if when i've just started up the car it is more prevalent. when im "coasting" not pressing gas or break, between short intersections of stop signs for example. its as if the car doesnt know what gear its supposed to be in. really annoying.
im at about 7k miles right now and i am def not happy. was trying to give it more time to adjust after the update(been about 1k miles now), but this thread has me worried.
had this update applied about 6 weeks ago. thought all was well as the harsh shifting when coming to a stop ended temporarily.
however, about a week after the update. now i notice the 1-2-3 shifting issue. it seems as if when i've just started up the car it is more prevalent. when im "coasting" not pressing gas or break, between short intersections of stop signs for example. its as if the car doesnt know what gear its supposed to be in. really annoying.
im at about 7k miles right now and i am def not happy. was trying to give it more time to adjust after the update(been about 1k miles now), but this thread has me worried.
05-21-2013, 07:51 AM
#22
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my dealer in Vancouver BC called and said that he could not locate the TSB regarding harsh up and downshifting in the system. He said it could be related to VIN specific range of cars? Anyways he suggested that I bring my car in and he will get one of the mechanics to look into it..
05-21-2013, 07:59 AM
#23
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Not a great answer...
since the TSB seems to cover about every ZF 8 speed car Audi has shipped for several years; basically most of their current models. I would expect a dealer service dept. to be more aware of this.
05-21-2013, 08:16 AM
#24
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i thought the TSB should apply to all 2013 Audi Q5 regardless of VINs...If Audi USA has it in their system, Audi Canada have it as well?!
05-21-2013, 08:24 AM
#25
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Maybe someone with actual Audi TSB access can post a pdf
The TSB's have tons of info compared to the extracts, including VIN ranges, years, symptoms and exact fix, etc.
Can't be sure about Canadian nuance but pretty obviously it's not a US only issue on a tranny than in various torque flavors and RWD/AWD variants is used worldwide across many models and several vehicle manufacturers.
Can't be sure about Canadian nuance but pretty obviously it's not a US only issue on a tranny than in various torque flavors and RWD/AWD variants is used worldwide across many models and several vehicle manufacturers.
05-21-2013, 10:01 AM
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As I mentioned in my post, this reinforces my comment that I hate to have somebody start messing with things because it may be worse after the dealer tries to correct. I am only at 1500 miles, maybe it will get better on its own as it breaks in.
05-22-2013, 09:15 PM
#27
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I hate to be a cynic, but owners have been complaining about the 8 speed shift quality in the Q5 since it was introduced. Many, many, MANY owners (myself included) have had the TCU updated as per one TSB or another - shift quality improves for a short time and then back to being crappy. The 8 speed is the worst shifting transmission in any car I have ever owned. To be clear - it's not the transmission that's the problem. It's the shift programming in the computer.
Allowing this issue to go on and on speaks volumes about Audi's "Truth in Engineering"!
Allowing this issue to go on and on speaks volumes about Audi's "Truth in Engineering"!
05-23-2013, 02:33 AM
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I have somewhat found this is my 2011 (only driven it for 600km, but it has 37000 on it). From 2-1 it jerks 90% of the time, and 1-2 it does slightly but not nearly as noticeable as 2-1. Haven't noticed anything into 3 though.
05-23-2013, 06:47 AM
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... owners have been complaining about the 8 speed shift quality in the Q5 since it was introduced. Many, many, MANY owners (myself included) have had the TCU updated as per one TSB or another - shift quality improves for a short time and then back to being crappy. The 8 speed is the worst shifting transmission in any car I have ever owned. To be clear - it's not the transmission that's the problem. It's the shift programming in the computer.
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05-23-2013, 09:09 AM
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I hate to be a cynic, but owners have been complaining about the 8 speed shift quality in the Q5 since it was introduced. Many, many, MANY owners (myself included) have had the TCU updated as per one TSB or another - shift quality improves for a short time and then back to being crappy. The 8 speed is the worst shifting transmission in any car I have ever owned. To be clear - it's not the transmission that's the problem. It's the shift programming in the computer.
Allowing this issue to go on and on speaks volumes about Audi's "Truth in Engineering"!
Allowing this issue to go on and on speaks volumes about Audi's "Truth in Engineering"!