Replaced the transmission gearbox and an error appeared and when attempting to shift the transmission it does not register or move?

2010 AUDI Q5
127,000 MILES • 3.2L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KINGJD123
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i replaced my vehicle listed above's transmission and i got the gearbox error. when i go to shift it doesn't register or move. do i have to change to the old value body or reprogram it?
Dec 20, 2023 at 7:24 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the fluid is full and there is no response, it could be related to the range sensor/park selector switch. However, it is integral to the shift lock solenoid and shouldn't have been touched.

When you shift through the gears, does the gear indicator show the correct gear? If it doesn't, we need to scan the can-bus to see what codes are stored.

Here is a link that explains how to do it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Let me know. Also, let me know if the transmission is used or new. I reviewed the manual for replacing it, and there is nothing indicating reprogramming requirements.

Take care,

Joe
Dec 21, 2023 at 10:41 PM
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KINGJD123
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Got the code read and it shows transmission locked.
Dec 22, 2023 at 7:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What was the code that was retrieved? Also, does the gear indicator work inside the vehicle?

Let me know.

Joe
Dec 22, 2023 at 7:07 PM
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KINGJD123
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Okay, update i changed valve body and it moves now but 3rd gear it won't shift unless its redlined. But if i do the manual shift it goes through the gears, no problem.
Dec 28, 2023 at 4:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That's a step in the right direction. Are there still codes stored? If so, let me know what they are. Before you indicated the scan tool showed "transmission locked." Let me know the actual code.

Take care,

Joe
Dec 28, 2023 at 11:25 PM