Anyone have comments on ECU re-programming for 2003 A4 1.8T CVT?</P>


I'm hearing mixed feedback on upgrading a CVT transmissioned car.</P>


Any input would be much appreciated.</P>


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I have this same dilemna. I just got a 2002 1.8T multitronic with CVT and I will need some input on this too.

thanks

 

well the deal is that you cant mod it as much as with the regular transmision becuase the cvt is basically a belt drive system and the belt can only hadle somthing like 220-240ft lbs tourque I cant remeber which but you can chip it and still be safe just dont go crazy on the mods

 

Ditto.... the max is 229 ft-lbs.

 

Lol yeah I knew it was somewhere between there

 

Is the CVT transmission in 1.8T s the same with the CVT in 3.0's. I mean as far as max torque they can take. Is the CVT on the 3.0 the same part number as in 1.8T.

If not I guess I would feel uncomfartable to be so close to the max torque after chipping the car but if they are the same I guess it could be considered safe since the 3.0 liters are at that torque rating.
I am really scared to break anything in this car because of a modification and than have to deal with service departments.

Thanks

Serkan

 

CVT is actually chain driven - but I know what you meant.
And I agree with the guys - its chipable, just not extremely moddable.