2006 A6 Transimssion Issue
11-13-2006, 12:57 PM
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2006 A6 Transimssion Issue
I may have found out some of the limitations to the A6 transmission. I have the rwhp set at 560 and torq is set at 580. I am now having problems with the car shifting from 2nd to 3rd during heavy acceleration. The transmission seems to slip and the car hits the rev limiter without shifting. I am taking the car to RPM transmissions this week and they will drop the trans and see what is going on in there. This will allow them to see what they can do to upgrade the A6 transmissions going forward. I know there are alot of people with questions on these transmissions from this forum. I will update the forum when we find out what is happening. If anyone out there is having the same issue let me know. Thanks
11-13-2006, 01:49 PM
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Interested to know what developes.
11-13-2006, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by C6 Twin Turbo
I may have found the limitation on the A6 transmission. My car is now set at 560 rwhp and 580 lb torq. I have now developed a slip in the car shifting from 2nd to 3rd during hard accelleration. The car goes hard in 2nd but hits the rev limiter verses shifting. The car still works normally under normal driving. I have called RPM transmissions from the forum sponser list. They will get the car this week to see what is happening in the transmission. They will also be able to see what they can do to beef up the A6 transmission. I will update the forum with the information I get from them. I know there has been alot of questions on the A6 transmission, so we will see what the answers are. If anyone out there has had a like issue let me know. Thanks
Mine did that a couple times in bolt on form. But seems to have resolved itself.
Does it do it in paddle mode?? or in Drive. Try that. Maybe it's just hitting the limiter, maybe you can lower it. Might not even be a tranny issue.
11-13-2006, 02:43 PM
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Have you gotten a "Check Engine" light? I'm not sure but if the trans is sliping it should set a code and illuminate the MIL. I've read a few posts about people experiencing the same failure on unmodified cars. Hopefully your trans isn't slipping.
11-13-2006, 03:20 PM
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are you in so cal?
same thing happend to mine with a about the same hp..
i rebuilt the trans and had less problems..
i then installed the 4L65
no more paddle but i have a ratchet shift from b&m...
it handles the power much better.....
udriveslow...
if your in so cal... ill warranty your trans....
udriveslow@yahoo.com
same thing happend to mine with a about the same hp..
i rebuilt the trans and had less problems..
i then installed the 4L65
no more paddle but i have a ratchet shift from b&m...
it handles the power much better.....
udriveslow...
if your in so cal... ill warranty your trans....
udriveslow@yahoo.com
11-13-2006, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RBYCC
You're making a lot of horsepower and the stock transmission isn't bulletproof. 
11-13-2006, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by UDRIVESLOW
are you in so cal?
same thing happend to mine with a about the same hp..
i rebuilt the trans and had less problems..
i then installed the 4L65
no more paddle but i have a ratchet shift from b&m...
it handles the power much better.....
udriveslow...
if your in so cal... ill warranty your trans....
udriveslow@yahoo.com
same thing happend to mine with a about the same hp..
i rebuilt the trans and had less problems..
i then installed the 4L65
no more paddle but i have a ratchet shift from b&m...
it handles the power much better.....
udriveslow...
if your in so cal... ill warranty your trans....
udriveslow@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Ed.
11-13-2006, 06:29 PM
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For general information the car has the APS TT system on it. The boost is set at 9 not 18! I did this post to help others that may be thinking of pushing the drivetrain to see where the limit is. The tuner did not go into the transmission on the tune. So I am not speculating and am waiting to see what the issue is.
11-13-2006, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by C6 Twin Turbo
I may have found out some of the limitations to the A6 transmission. I have the rwhp set at 560 and torq is set at 580. I am now having problems with the car shifting from 2nd to 3rd during heavy acceleration. The transmission seems to slip and the car hits the rev limiter without shifting. I am taking the car to RPM transmissions this week and they will drop the trans and see what is going on in there. This will allow them to see what they can do to upgrade the A6 transmissions going forward. I know there are alot of people with questions on these transmissions from this forum. I will update the forum when we find out what is happening. If anyone out there is having the same issue let me know. Thanks
Greg
11-13-2006, 06:57 PM
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Seems to me I remember reading somewhere on the limits of the A6. I don't remember the exact numbers but I think you are about there.
Hopefully it's just a tune issue but man, that is a lot of power!
Hopefully it's just a tune issue but man, that is a lot of power!
11-13-2006, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Waveblaster785
Mine did that a couple times in bolt on form. But seems to have resolved itself.
Does it do it in paddle mode?? or in Drive. Try that. Maybe it's just hitting the limiter, maybe you can lower it. Might not even be a tranny issue.
Does it do it in paddle mode?? or in Drive. Try that. Maybe it's just hitting the limiter, maybe you can lower it. Might not even be a tranny issue.
11-13-2006, 07:28 PM
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The car just started to do it in the sport mode the first time. I was able to use the paddles and shift without any issue. It seems to be getting worse instead of better. It still seems to be ok in the drive mode. Now with the paddles it also seems to not shift correctly. It still only happens when you are hard on the gas.
11-13-2006, 07:56 PM
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Le Mans Master
I thought LAPD had those APS twin turbos set to 9 lbs so that the transmissions were not pushed. Now you're noticing that even at 8 lbs the torque is too much.
Hopefully, RPM will come up with an upgrade soon. Thanks for the information.
Hopefully, RPM will come up with an upgrade soon. Thanks for the information.
11-13-2006, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dark_phantom
I thought LAPD had those APS twin turbos set to 9 lbs so that the transmissions were not pushed. Now you're noticing that even at 8 lbs the torque is too much.
Hopefully, RPM will come up with an upgrade soon. Thanks for the information.
Hopefully, RPM will come up with an upgrade soon. Thanks for the information.
Greg
11-13-2006, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JDB2006BlkC6Z51
Seems to me I remember reading somewhere on the limits of the A6. I don't remember the exact numbers but I think you are about there.
Hopefully it's just a tune issue but man, that is a lot of power!
Hopefully it's just a tune issue but man, that is a lot of power!
It will be interesting to hear what the problem was…