What are the symptoms of a faulty transmission valve body in an Audi A6?

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The symptoms of a faulty transmission valve body in an Audi A6 are that the spool valves on the valve body move left and right to change the flow direction and pressure of the hydraulic oil, enabling the automatic gear shifting by engaging the clutches and brakes of different gears. Sticking or leakage of the valves can lead to gear shift shocks, low transmission efficiency, and poor power performance. Relevant information about the Audi A6 is as follows: 1. Performance Configuration: The new Audi A6L adopts a five-link front suspension design, balancing the necessary rigid connection for sportiness and comfort with low static stiffness. Among them, the hydraulic frame damping support significantly improves driving comfort and effectively reduces the impact and jolt when passing over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces, thereby reducing the impact on the lumbar spine. The hydraulic damping support is also applied to the optimized rear subframe, greatly improving vibration comfort and reducing longitudinal moments generated by tire-road contact and uneven moments caused by the rear axle's rotation. This technology was previously applied in the Audi Q5 and received unanimous praise from the media and customers. In addition to the damping supports used in the suspension system, the powertrain of the new Audi A6L also employs numerous hydraulic damping supports, significantly enhancing engine vibration and noise comfort. 2. Interior Atmosphere: The new Audi A6L has undergone extensive work in interior design and material selection. According to surveys, Audi A6 drivers spend more time in their cars than average, so Audi A6 users require a relaxed and comfortable driving atmosphere during long drives. The standard interior of the new Audi A6L already fully meets this demand. On this basis, further options such as Silhouette fabric, Milano leather, and Valcona leather, complemented by decorations made of glazed black plastic, aluminum alloy, ash wood, and brown walnut wood, provide even more upscale interior choices.