Checking the automatic transmission (Audi A4 B6)

While driving, sometimes pay attention to whether the automatic transmission is functioning properly. The condition of the transmission can be judged by how the switching processes occur.

Shifting to a higher gear. When the accelerator pedal is partially depressed, gear shifting occurs almost imperceptibly. At full throttle or when the accelerator pedal is pressed sharply to the stop, the shifting process is more noticeable, but the shift to a higher gear should be smooth. A short-term increase in engine speed when shifting gears indicates a malfunction, the cause of which must be determined.

Shifting to a lower gear. Downshifting at low speed (when the accelerator pedal is not pressed) should proceed almost unnoticeably. A jolt when partially or fully pressing the padal is normal. Without gas, downshifting using the selector takes one to two seconds. If, when forcibly downshifting using the selector, the accelerator pedal is pressed at the same time, the shift occurs immediately.