Checking automatic gearbox relay J60: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 / A4 B6/B7
Step-by-step checking automatic gearbox relay J60 for the Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 / A4 B6/B7: 12 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)
📋 Procedure
- Remove automatic gearbox control unit J217 and lay it aside with connector attached.
- Turn ignition key to "“start”" position.
- Move selector lever from "“S”" to "“P”" and back to "“S”".
- If relay does not pick up, check voltage supply .
- If relay picks up but starter does not turn, check wiring from automatic gearbox relay J60 to starter (terminal 50), or check starter according to current flow diagram.
- Pull out automatic gearbox relay J60.
- Connect voltage testerV.A.G 1527B as follows:
- Turn ignition key to "“start”" position.
- If LED does not light up, check wiring .
- Connect voltage testerV.A.G 1527B as follows:
- Move selector lever from "“S”" to "“P”" and back to "“S”".
- If LED does not light up, check selector mechanism and adjustment of selector lever cable .
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