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DTC P2711 Implausible Transmission Shift Sequence Stored In The Transmission Control Module (V301403)

Publication date: 2015-09-29
Reference number: V301403
Supersedes refnos: 2028714, GROUP 30, NO. 12-01, GROUP 30, NO. 12-02, GROUP 30, NO. 12-05, GROUP 30, NO. 13-01, GROUP 30, NO. 13-02, GROUP 30, NO. 13-03, GROUP 30, NO. 14-01, GROUP 30, NO. 14-03, GROUP 30, NO. 15-01

DTC P2711 IMPLAUSIBLE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SEQUENCE STORED IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE

DTC P2711 IMPLAUSIBLE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SEQUENCE STORED IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 30, NO. 15-01 (2028714), Date of Issue:  September 29, 2015
VOLKSWAGEN: 2009 (A5) Jetta Wagon, (A5) Golf; 2009-2010 (A5) Jetta Sedan; 20010-2012 (A6) Jetta SportWagen, Golf Wagon; 2009-2012 CC, Eos, Passat
GROUP: 30 - Clutch
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 30, NO. 14-03, Date of Issue:  August 7, 2014
APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s) Year(s) Eng. Code(s) Trans. Code(s) VIN Range From VIN Range To
(A5) Jetta Wagon 2009 All DSG (02E) All All
(A5) Golf 2009 All DSG (02E) All All
(A5) Jetta Sedan 2009-2010 All DSG (02E) All All
(A6) Jetta SportWagen, Golf Wagon 2010-2012 All DSG (02E) All All
CC 2009-2012 All DSG (02E) All All
Eos 2009-2012 All DSG (02E) All All
Passat 2009-2012 All DSG (02E) All All

CONDITION

30 15 01  September 29, 2015 2028714  Supersedes T. B. V301403 dated August 7, 2014 to update vehicle table to include MY09-10 Passat.

DTC P2711 Implausible Transmission Shift Sequence Stored in the Transmission Control Module 

Tip: 

This Technical Bulletin is for fault code P2711 ONLY  , if any other faults appear with this code, perform normal GFF processes and diagnoses.

DTC as described may cause shifting concerns and/or a lack of mobility upon initial startup. For example, the selector is moved to Drive or Reverse and the transmission does not engage the selected gear.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

DTC Description
P2711 Implausible Transmission Shift Sequence

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Debris in the clutch assembly causing too much drag torque from the multiple clutch.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Updated clutch installed as of March 12, 2010.

SERVICE

If the Transmission Control Module has fault code P2711 (only) and more than 19,000 miles, replace the multiple clutch and cover, see Repair Manual Group 30 in Elsa. If more than P2711 is in the Transmission Control Module or the vehicle has less than 19,000 miles, the faults need to be diagnosed using normal GFF processes. 

NOTE: The clutch should not be replaced without proper diagnoses and/or meeting the mileage requirements.

WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual (1)
Model(s) Year(s) Eng. Code(s) Trans. Code(s) VIN Range From VIN Range To
(A5) Jetta Wagon 2009 All DSG (02E) All All
(A5) Golf 2009 All DSG (02E) All All
(A5) Jetta Sedan 2009-2010 All DSG (02E) All All
(A6) Jetta SportWagen, Golf Wagon 2010-2012 All DSG (02E) All All
CC 2009-2012 All DSG (02E) All All
Eos 2009-2012 All DSG (02E) All All
Passat 2009-2012 All DSG (02E) All All
SAGA Coding
Claim Type: Use applicable Claim Type (1)
Service Number: Damage
Code
HST Damage Location (Depends on Service No.)
3060 0010 -- Use applicable when indicated in Elsa (L/R)
Parts Manufacturer Golf, Passat, CC, Eos BWS (2)
Jetta, Jetta Wagon, Jetta SportWagen, Golf Wagon BWS (2)
Labor Operation (3): Replace multiple clutch and cover 30601950 = 110 TU
Labor Operation (3): Remove and Install Transmission 343519XX = Refer to Elsa for your particular model
Causal Part: 02E 398 029*
Diagnostic Time (4)
GFF Time expenditure 01500000 = 20 TU max. YES
Road Test 01210004 = 10 TU YES
Technical Diagnosis 01320000 = 00 TU max. NO
Claim Comment: Input "As per Technical Bulletin 2028714" in comment section of Warranty Claim.
(1) Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
(2) Code per warranty vendor code policy.
(3) Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.
(4) Documentation required per Warranty Policy Procedures Manual.

REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Description Part No: Quantity
Multiple Clutch Kit 02E398029*
(* = latest part number and suffix available in ETKA per the vehicle application)
1
Oil Filter 02E305051C 1
Transmission Fluid G 052182A2 As required
TOOL INFORMATION

Tool Description Tool No:
Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS
VAS Diagnostic Tool VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with
ODIS Service with: current online updates
Retaining Pin T10303
Dial Gauge Holder VW 387

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.