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Have problems with the gear change of your Audi? Learn one technique that might fix the transmission of your Audi by following the procedures below.

If your Audi automatic transmission has been having problems changing gears or never seems to know which gear it should be in, you should try to reset the transmission setting to factory defaults.

reset audi transmission

If your Audi is an older model year, disconnecting the battery will reset the ECU and Transmission modules. Disconnecting the battery will not reset your ECU and transmission on newer vehicles. Instead, try the following procedure.

Reset Audi ECU / Transmission

The next simple step is to reset Audi by pressing the gas pedal.

  1. Press the gas pedal to the floor.
  2. Turn on the ignition but do not start the engine. Suppose your car has Start/Stop press the gas pedal but not the brake pedal. Only press the START button.
  3. Keep the gas pedal pressed for at least 15 seconds.
  4. Turn off the ignition. Release the gas pedal. Wait a couple of minutes and restart the engine.
  5. Drive your Audi carefully and allow it to change gears at low RPM for the first 10 minutes.

If the method above does not work on your Audi, the only way to reset the transmission would be with a diagnostic scanner.

Below you will find instructions on resetting Audi transmission settings using various tools.

Reset Audi Transmission using VAG-COM VCDS

The best way to reset Audi transmission adaptation values is to use an OBD2 scanner designed for Audi / VW vehicles.

Below you will find instructions on resetting the Audi transmission using VAG-COM and VCDS software on eBay.

Ensure no fault codes are stored in the ECU or transmission module.

In summary, you will need to go under Engine [01] and Transmission [02], go to Basic Settings and reset both Kick Down Alignment and Throttle Body Alignment.

  1. Turn on the ignition but not start the engine. Do not press the gas pedal yet.
  2. Go to [02 – Auto Trans]
  3. [Basic Settings – 04] or [Basic Settings – 01] for 09G Trans
  4. Set Group to "000" or "060"
  5. Select Go and press the gas pedal down. Keep the gas pedal pressed for at least 4 seconds—no need to press the gas pedal on 09G.
  6. Hit DONE and release the gas pedal.

Alternative method

  1. Turn on the ignition.
  2. Load your VCDS software.
  3. Select [01 – Engine]
  4. Go to [Basic Settings – 04]
  5. Set Group to "063" and "060"
  6. Press GO and wait for the ADP. OK, to display under Throttle Body Alignment Status.
  7. Go back and release the gas pedal.

After Your Reset Audi Transmission

Once the Audi adaptation reset procedure has been completed, drive your Audi carefully for the next few miles.

  1. Drie the car for a couple of minutes without any hard acceleration.
  2. Stop the vehicle and switch the shifter from Neutral to Drive to Reverse a few times.
  3. Drive your Audi for another 15 minutes with minimal load on the engine. Be easy on the gas pedal. Shifting between gears should happen at low RPMs.

This procedure will return the ECU and transmission to factory settings. While carrying the reset will not cause any damage, do not expect it to cure all problems.

You may still experience problems after resetting the transmission to factory settings. It is worth considering updating the software for the transmission control module. It can sometimes resolve erratic shifting. This is a procedure that needs to be performed by your Audi dealer.

If the problem persists, have a mechanic diagnose your Audi automatic transmission. It may be low in transmission fluid, have worn clutches, or have a faulty valve body. These instructions work on various Audi models, including A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, Q3, Q5, Q7, and TT but not all model years.

We hope you find this guide, "Transmission ECU Adaption Reset Procedure," helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Audi vehicle.