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2004 AUDI A8

4.2L V8•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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P0711moderate severityPowertrain

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Range/Performance

on 2004 Audi A8 4.2L V8 · AWD

What this code means

Trans temp sensor reading out of expected range.

Symptoms

  • Incorrect shifting
  • Limp mode

Common causes

  • Sensor fault
  • Wrong fluid
  • Internal trans problem

Diagnostic steps

  1. Compare sensor reading to expected temp
  2. Check fluid condition
  3. Test sensor

Repair notes

Replace sensor.

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