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Self Study Programme 232
5 speed Automatic Gearbox 09A/09B
Design and Function
The new 5 speed automatic gearbox
The new automatic gearbox is intended for
installation in the Volkswagen and Audi platform
for transversely mounted engines.
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Note
The Self Study Programme describes the design Please always refer to the relevant Service Literature
and the function of new developments for all inspection, adjustment and repair
The contents are not updated instructions.Literature.
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Table of Contents
General information . 4
Basic configuration of gearbox 8
Selector mechanism 26
Torque curve 28
System overview . 34
Electronic components
Control unit . 36
Output signals . 38
Sensors . 40
Actuators . 52
Function diagram 62
Self diagnosis . .64
Service . 67
Test your knowledge . 68
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General information
As with the 4 speed automatic gearbox in the Polo and Lupo, the new 5 speed automatic gearbox is
built by Jatco, the well known automatic gearbox manufacturer. The gearbox was adapted to the vehicle
and the control unit software in co operation with Volkswagen s engineers.
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This gearbox is notable for the following
components and functions
Automatic shifting of the five gears bydriver Torque converter with torque converter
and situation dependent driving programs lock up clutch
fuzzy logic see SSP No.172
Stationary decoupling
A drag dependent driving program When the vehicle stops and a forward drive
recognises traction resistances when driving position is engaged, the gearbox changes
uphill and downhill, when towing a trailer and into neutral.
when driving into a headwind Advantage the vehicle shows no tendency
to creep, which means higher
Tiptronic fuel economy and lower
emissions.
Shift indicator in dash panel insert
Ignition key removal lock
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Specifications
Designation A platform 09A/09B Sharan
Max.