What causes the transmission warning light to illuminate in an Audi A4L?
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The reasons for the transmission warning light illuminating are as follows: 1. Occasional or persistent faults in the automatic transmission's electronic components: The transmission warning light (some models do not have a dedicated transmission warning light; instead, the engine warning light will illuminate when there is a transmission fault, such as in Nissan and GM series vehicles, or the small wrench icon may flash on the Volkswagen dashboard) may illuminate intermittently or continuously to alert the driver. The transmission may enter a 'limp mode' (where the transmission does not shift gears, engine RPM remains high, and acceleration is sluggish). In models like BMW, Audi, and Land Rover, the small gear icon transmission warning light and a text alert ('Transmission fault, you may continue driving with limited acceleration') will illuminate directly. 2. Mechanical faults in automatic transmission models: Severe transmission issues such as engine revving without acceleration, transmission slipping, clutch burnout, or failure to move despite pressing the accelerator will trigger the transmission control unit to activate a fault alert, causing the transmission warning light to illuminate. In such cases, it is advised not to continue driving and to contact a professional transmission repair facility for inspection to prevent further damage to the transmission.