Car Codes diagnostic trouble code
…is no customer complaint about the gearbox. The gear lever display flashes. The message "gearbox problem, journey can be continued with restrictions" is shown. The entry P0605 or P17EC is logged under the diagnosis address 81- Selector lever. New software in the Selector Lever Control Module (J587) addressed the condition.
Code interpretation
What P17EC means
This code indicates Vehicle fault code with verified manufacturer evidence Its precise meaning depends on the reporting control module, complete failure-type suffix, model year, powertrain and software level.
Driver experience
Symptoms you may notice
A stored diagnostic trouble code or a related system warning.
Test, do not guess
Possible causes
The precise cause depends on the reporting module, vehicle specification, circuit condition and software level.
Evidence-led checks
Recommended diagnostic route
Save the complete scan and confirm the code against model-specific technical information before testing.
- Capture the evidenceSave the complete all-module scan, code suffixes and freeze-frame data.
- Prove the basicsTest battery condition, system voltage, power and grounds.
- Identify the reporterConfirm the module that logged the code and check circuit integrity.
- Compare live dataReview commanded and actual values under the conditions that set the code.
- Test before replacingUse model-specific wiring diagrams, pin tests and technical information.
- Verify the repairClear the code only after recording evidence, then confirm it does not return.
Vehicle fitment
Vehicle applicability
Audi A8
Before clearing
Can the code be cleared?
Clearing a code without fixing the cause removes useful evidence and may only switch the warning off temporarily. Save the full scan first; a permanent or repeatedly returning code needs testing.
Confirm the suffix, reporting module, model, year, engine and live data before replacing a component.
Verified public evidence
Manufacturer and model coverage
12 public manufacturer records match this search. These records support applicability research but do not replace VIN-specific workshop information.
A8 · 2010 · Powertrain
Gearboxwarning light on - Faults P0605 and/or P17EC stored in Selector lever module 81
SourceA8 · 2011 · Powertrain
Gearboxwarning light on - Faults P0605 and/or P17EC stored in Selector lever module 81
SourceA8 · 2012 · Powertrain
Gearboxwarning light on - Faults P0605 and/or P17EC stored in Selector lever module 81
SourceA8 · 2013 · Powertrain
Gearboxwarning light on - Faults P0605 and/or P17EC stored in Selector lever module 81
SourceA8 · 2010 · Powertrain
…is no customer complaint about the gearbox. The gear lever display flashes. The message "gearbox problem, journey can be continued with restrictions" is shown. The entry P0605 or P17EC is…
SourceA8 · 2011 · Powertrain
…is no customer complaint about the gearbox. The gear lever display flashes. The message "gearbox problem, journey can be continued with restrictions" is shown. The entry P0605 or P17EC is…
SourceA8 · 2012 · Powertrain
…is no customer complaint about the gearbox. The gear lever display flashes. The message "gearbox problem, journey can be continued with restrictions" is shown. The entry P0605 or P17EC is…
SourceA8 · 2013 · Powertrain
…is no customer complaint about the gearbox. The gear lever display flashes. The message "gearbox problem, journey can be continued with restrictions" is shown. The entry P0605 or P17EC is…
SourceA8 · 2010 · Powertrain
Gearbox warning light on - Faults P0605 and/or P17EC stored in Selector lever module 81
SourceA8 · 2011 · Powertrain
Gearbox warning light on - Faults P0605 and/or P17EC stored in Selector lever module 81
SourceA8 · 2012 · Powertrain
Gearbox warning light on - Faults P0605 and/or P17EC stored in Selector lever module 81
SourceA8 · 2013 · Powertrain
Gearbox warning light on - Faults P0605 and/or P17EC stored in Selector lever module 81
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