Back to 2005-2011 Audi A6

2005-2011 AUDI A6

4.2L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
25 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor593Torque2382Fluid9DTC894Battery0Maintenance0Recalls25
P2701high severityPowertrain

Transmission Friction Element B Apply Time Range/Performance

on 2005-2011 Audi A6 4.2L V8 · AWD

What this code means

Clutch pack B engagement timing is outside normal parameters.

Symptoms

  • Shift quality issues
  • Transmission slipping
  • Check engine light

Common causes

  • Worn clutch plates
  • Low/contaminated fluid
  • Solenoid malfunction
  • Valve body wear

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check fluid
  2. Monitor clutch engagement data
  3. Test solenoids

Repair notes

Service transmission fluid. May require valve body or clutch repair.

Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →