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Another A8 shift question
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Pro
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From: EAST TEXAS
Another A8 shift question
From what I am reading this must be a common trait. When my 2016 A8 makes its first 1-2 shift from a cold start the shift is delayed, with high rpm, and then a very hard hit into 2nd. After that it is normal. Some have mentioned a dealer visit fix and others have said it has cleared up on its own after so many miles. Please relate your experience if it fixed itself. How many miles, did it gradually get better or self correct quickly, did it stay fixed or default back, etc.?
Pro
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From: Kansas City MO
I have 4,000 miles. I can't remember for sure, it was March and a bit cool, but it happened early on a few times. I don't recall it happening in the last few months.
I do note that putting it in Drive when cold, better to wait about 30 seconds for the RPMs to drop to 1000, otherwise get a hard shift into Drive.
I do note that putting it in Drive when cold, better to wait about 30 seconds for the RPMs to drop to 1000, otherwise get a hard shift into Drive.
Melting Slicks
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I have noticed it just a tiny little bit... I just drive the car with gentle throttle for a few minutes until it warms up... so far the A8 has impressed me with its responsiveness and smoothness... a total non-issue IMHO.
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Melting Slicks
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Mine with a 12/18/14 build date never had the 1-2 hard-shift problem, but flared a bit from 1-2 for the first shift when cold for the first month or two. Since then that shift is still a bit soft but not bad enough to take it to the dealer for a software update. No other A8 issues in the past two months, so I assume it's finishing up its adaptive learning process.
Racer
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Mine with a 12/18/14 build date never had the 1-2 hard-shift problem, but flared a bit from 1-2 for the first shift when cold for the first month or two. Since then that shift is still a bit soft but not bad enough to take it to the dealer for a software update. No other A8 issues in the past two months, so I assume it's finishing up its adaptive learning process.
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