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    What is limp mode in the RS6 transmission?

    Which gear is it locked in, 5th gear? Does the torque converter clutch not engage?

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    Prnd lite solid on dash, and trans is kept in third gear. Can still be driven limited. Don't know about clutch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kruat View Post
    trans is kept in third gear
    I would disagree as mine was at 2200 rpm at 60 mph, about the same as 5th.

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    Quote Originally Posted by atikovi View Post
    I would disagree as mine was at 2200 rpm at 60 mph, about the same as 5th.
    Ok could be, I never drove mine after my TCU got soaked, other then moving it in the garage. I read on here it kept it in thrid. Locked in 5th, take off must be rough. I didn't notice that when I moved mine.
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    Yes, takeoff like a freight train leaving the station, but I don't stand on it either.

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    My TCU was soaked a few years ago and I drove it about 1 mile down the road to the Audi dealer (same street fortunately). It was in Third Gear for sure with all the lights on (RNDS). It was drivable but not very fun.

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    My old transmission was also locked in 3rd gear when in Limp mode with all of the dash gear lights showing reverse highlighted. When I shut it off and restarted it came back out.
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