Checking oil level for Haldex coupling: Audi A3 / TT Mk2

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012), Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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• To avoid any risk of accident, observe the Safety precautions when road-testing the vehicle and using test equipment. — With ignition switched off, connect to diagnostic connection (arrow).
• Any oil which may reach the cross member or the grooves on the cross member must be removed carefully.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To avoid any risk of accident, observe the Safety precautions when road-testing the vehicle and using test equipment. — With ignition switched off, connect to diagnostic connection (arrow).
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Select the options on the tester in this sequence:
4. Identify vehicle using Guided Functions.
5. Select 22 - 4WD electronics/22 - Haldex4.

6. Select Coupling temperature/Control unit temperature.
7. Read off oil temperature.
8. Cover cross member (arrows) with cloth. [Note: Any oil which may reach the cross member or the grooves on the cross member must be removed carefully.]
9. Position drip trayVAS 6208 under final drive.
10. To check oil level, unscrew oil filler plug (arrow). (For illustration purposes here shown with final drive removed.)
11. If necessary, top up with high-performance oil for Haldex couplingTopping up high performance oil in Haldex coupling.

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