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February 11, 2013 Service bulletin

Transmission warning message appears in instrument cluster

Audi technical service bulletin A371390 2032971- for 2011-2012 Audi S4 and 2011-2012 Audi S5.

Bulletin number
A371390 2032971-
Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Summary
Transmission warning message appears in instrument cluster. The gearbox is in limp mode until key is cycled. Fault P17E100 (DFCC 9473) is stored in transmission control unit. The DFCC is the 4-6 digit code that is typically listed before the fault code. The fault is very sporadic and usually appears after a cold start. Fault is caused by transmission software that is too sensitive.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 38 complaints in the transmission category.

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