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15 - Excessive Speed n2 or n3




P0701

15 Excessive Speed n2 or n3

A check is carried out to ascertain whether the n2 sensor signal or the n3 sensor signal exceed a limit value. The aim of the fault detection is to detect a hydraulic or mechanical malfunction of the transmission.


NOTE: The frictional connection is interrupted by the Tiptronic control module!


Diagnosis conditions
- Ignition on
- n2 > 7000 rpm or n3 > 7000 rpm

Possible fault cause
- Mechanical fault in the front planetary gears
- Excessive speed sensor n3 or outer disk bracket faulty

Affected terminals
- (none)

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

Work Instruction: