Selector Mechanism, Checking

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It should not be possible to operate the starter while selector lever is in position "2" , "3" , "4" , "D" or "R".
When the vehicle is moving at speeds above 5 km/h and the selector lever is shifted to position "N" , the solenoid for selector lever lock must not engage and block selector lever. Selector lever can be shifted into a driving gear.
When the vehicle is moving at speeds below 5 km/h (almost stationary) and the selector lever is shifted to position "N" , the solenoid for selector lever lock should only engage after about 1 second. Selector lever cannot be shifted out of "N" position until brake pedal is depressed.

Selector lever in "P" position and ignition switched on:

Brake pedal not depressed:

Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of "P" position. Solenoid for selector lever lock blocks selector lever.

Brake pedal depressed:

Solenoid for selector lever lock releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear. Shift selector lever slowly from "P" position through "R, N, D, 4, 3, 2" checking whether display in instrument cluster shows correct selector lever position in each case.

Selector lever in "N" position and ignition switched on:

Brake pedal not depressed:

Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of "N" position. Solenoid for selector lever lock blocks selector lever.

Brake pedal depressed:

Solenoid for selector lever lock releases selector lever. It is possible to shift into a driving gear.

Selector lever in "D" position, ignition and lights switched on:

Shift selector lever into Tiptronic gate.

The illuminated "D" symbol in selector lever position display must go out and "+" and "-" symbols must light up.

The selector lever position indicator in the instrument cluster must change from "PRND432" to "54321" when selector lever is shifted into Tiptronic gate.

Check and adjust selector lever cable. Refer to Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting .
Check ignition key withdrawal lock. Refer to Ignition key withdrawal lock, checking operation .