So yesterday coming home, driving up a hill in neighborhood the car begins to "buck", made it up to driveway, albeit in like 4 gear (limp mode?). Did a scan this morning and got:

Code: 17117 - Gear 3 P0733-003 Incorrect Gear

I spoke with Pat at Level 10 Trans in N.J. He wants me to reset codes, test drive allow for a decent pull from a standstill - first to second, then place in tip mode 1, 2 and 3 - hold in 3 for a bit see what happens .

Commenting that the trans filter element housing could have a crack in it, also will inspect pan to see if any sign of an impact/depression on the pan that could have resulted in damage to the filter.


The trans was replaced at around 70 K with the revised OEM unit (all done at Audi Dealer), have done a fluid/filter change around 110K, car has about 150K on it now.

Any advice/comments appreciated.