Audi DL501 S4/S5/S6/S7/RS5 DSG Service | Differential Service + VCDS Clutch Adaptation | DIY

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ECS Tuning Engineer Derek Osmundsen explains how to properly service your DL501 Transmission on his Audi C7 S6 which is 2013-2018 and up DL501 Transmissions S4/S5/S6/S7/RS5. Derek also does a quick service on his S6 differential and shows us step by step on how to properly do a clutch adaptation using VCDS Software.
Step by Step Clutch Adaptation:
For best success rate, the transmission temp should be at 50°C (should work between 40°C and 60°C. This can be monitored through VCDS --Module auto trans-02 -Adv. measuring values - Trans. temp.
Step 1: With the car keyed on, loaded up the module auto trans-02 and go to basic settings-04. select the drop down window and select the text "Erase counter for start and stop processes" select "go" and wait until the text "finished correctly" appears. Select "stop", then select "done, go back" so it redirects you to the main auto trans module screen.
Step 2: Start the car and leave it in park. You should still have the module Auto trans-02 open, so select basic settings-04 and proceed to the drop down window. Find the text, "Clutch valve calibration" and select "go". Wait for the text "finished correctly" and hit "stop", but do not close out of the basic setting module yet.
Step 3: In the drop down window fine the text, "Distance sensor calibration" and select "go". This should take a minute and you will hear your transmission making noise. Wait for the text "finished correctly", select "stop" and "done, go back" to the auto trans-02 module. Back out to the main VCDS screen showing all of the modules once you are ready to start step 4. Turn the car off at this time.
If at any time step 1-3 fails/ faults out, you will need to start over again at step 1. Once these three steps are complete, move onto step 4 and 5.
Step 4: Key the car on and loaded up the module auto trans-02 and go to basic settings-04. Find the text, "Reset start point adaptation to the factory setting" and select "go". Wait for the text, "finished correctly" and hit "stop", but do NOT back out of the module!
Step 5: While still in the basic settings-04 module, start your car and leave it in park. In the drop down window find the text, "Clutch engagement point adaptation" and hit "go". Wait until it says "finished correctly", select "stop", "done, go back" and you will be back at the auto trans-02 module home screen.
If at any time step 4 or 5 fails/ faults out, you will need to start over again at step 4. Once these two steps are complete, move onto step 6.
Step 6: Clear all fault codes and you are ready to drive to adapt the clutches! This will take between 1 and 3 hours to do so. Make sure not to push the car hard while adapting the clutches. If you choose, you can monitor the status via Auto Trans-02 - Adv measure values - and find the text, "adaptation status of the engagement point clutch 1" and "adaptation status of the engagement point clutch 2". These can be monitored and will display "completed" when the adaptation is done.
You have now completed the full clutch adaptation!

[@jayammons3834]

This is the most comprehensive, no nonsense instruction I’ve ever seen on KZbin, I seriously appreciate it, so I bought the full kit listed below.

[@lilchopin1]

For the last step, instead of ‘clutch engagement point adaptation’ the closest I found in my VCDS is ‘adaptation of clutch kiss points’. I’m guessing those are the same, correct?

[@oakleafs30]

After the clutch adaptation I feel like it’s not quite as smooth as before

[@manishdurve9125]

Good my man

[@bobsy852]

I wish you had shown in more detail how to get the pan past the hydraulic lines either side. I tried this DIY yesterday and became stuck at that point. The pan wouldn't move past the solid coolant/hydraulic lines so I couldnt do the internal filter

[@jonathanbazzoli2170]

Very thorough explanation of everything involved. I did however notice that you did not do the "Main Pressure Valve Calibration". Is this step not necessary? When would one do the "Main Pressure Valve Calibration"? Thanks!

[@Fabio-zz3xc]

hello have a question do you have to keep the foot brake or service brake pressed when you do the adaptation with vcds? Thanks

[@carmotion101]

This is an amazingly great video 📹. Thank you for posting. What is the purpose of this Adaptation and what happens if u changed the DSG fluid but you didn't do the Adaptation?

[@davidmusiyenko4158]

Perfect timing I need to do this ASAP

[@shaneil7901]

Hey just two questions on the clutch adaption and the 2 hours step where you saying drive in d and s mode, so I take it do an hour in s and d each? Also can the two hours of driving be done in a several trips, or does it need to be continuous driving?

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Another great, life/time saving video.. Thanks ECS Tuning...

[@armandovega4597]

Amazing video and I needed this as I got my kit from you guys and doing the dsg service right now for my 13 RS5

[@jeremydedeste5137]

Legend bro ! Peeeerfectly explained (some names in vids are slightly different depending on the version ) but overall is perfect

[@Polowik]

Perfect Video .THX

[@user-qf1rg1gh7j]

Great one

[@russeljamesgatpandan2338]

Thank you ECS for this great DIY, Just to clarify on the last fill up when the temp needs to be 30 to 40 C, do the car needs to be off or in idle? Thanks Again.

[@aprather24]

Thanks ECS!!! Purchased my DSG service kit from you guys! Going to try the clutch adaptation to try and fix RPM surge when coming to a complete stop.

[@onedadsgarage]

What a handsome car 🤤

[@ranjitrakhra8427]

What a truly "fantastic' tutorial.... and I'm in the UK (yes)...on the other side of the pond from you folks...

[@EricGardner-xn6gn]

Hi Derek, do you have a procedure for changing the ATF fluid in the sport differential as far as the steps to purge the air out of the solenoids using VCDS? I see the #22 AWD module but once there I don't see what to choose to do the actual purge. Any info you have on this would be appreciated!