✅ Fixed
Transmission fluid dark brown and smelled burnt. Full fluid and filter service performed. Slipping resolved completely. Now on 30k mile fluid change schedule.
Audi Q3 2017 Transmission slipping between gears
Audi
2017
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Audi Q3 2017 automatic transmission slipping when accelerating. RPM rises but car does not accelerate. Worse when warm. 117914 km. This fault code is stored when the engine control unit detects a specific fault condition. Common causes include sensor failures, wiring faults, and component wear. Always read additional fault codes before replacing parts — multiple codes together provide a clearer diagnosis. Clear the code after repair and test drive to confirm the fault does not return.
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📍 Audi Q3
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Audi Q3
Possible: Transmission fluid dark brown and smelled burnt. Full fluid and filter service performed. Slipping resolved completely. Now on 30k mile fluid change schedule.
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