DL501 DSG / S-tronic (0B5)

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The DL501 (0B5) is a 7-speed oil-cooled dual clutch gearbox mounted in longitudinal direction developed by Audi AG. Nevertheless, this DSG knows a lot of issues, especially the early produced ones between 2009 and 2013.

DL501 DSG information

Following on the success of the 6-speed DQ250 DSG / S-tronic on the Audi A3 and TT models, Audi AG decided to introduced their own developed S-tronic, called DL501 (0B5), during the launch of the Q5 back in 2009. The DL501 (OB5) is the first 7-speed dual clutch transmission designed for longitudinally placed engines with an engine torque up to 550 Nm like the Audi A5, Q5 and A6.

  • 7-speed
  • Wet clutch
  • Longitudinal config
  • Stock rated up to +/- 550 Nm
  • E.G. Audi A4, A5, Q5 and Q6

DL501 issues

Most common problems

  • Gear shifts at too low rpm
  • Agressive / unsmooth take-off
  • Bump during braking just before standstill
  • Clutch vibrations and slip
  • Gearbox error message on dashboard
  • Vehicle doesn't move at all

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