Audi Q5 FY Gear Selector Gearshift LEver Mechanism Automatic Gearbox 80C713041AD

The Audi Q5 FY gear shifter for automatic transmission is an original gear selector mechanism designed for factory installation in the Audi Q5 FY generation model. This component from the Gear shifters, connectors, and cables group ensures precise control of the automatic gearbox and maintains the original interior ergonomics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-80C713041AD
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 80C713041AD
• Substitutable numbers: 80C713041AD, 80C 713 041 AD
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Part type: Gear Lever Body
• Category: Gear Levers, Cables & Linkages

Purpose and Function in the Drivetrain

The selector mechanism is responsible for accurate gear positioning in the automatic transmission, transferring the driver's lever movement to the gearbox control system. The proper functioning of this sub-assembly directly impacts:

• correct selection of driving modes (P, R, N, D, etc.),
• stable maintenance of the selected lever position,
• secure locking of gears according to automatic transmission logic,
• comfortable, repeatable mechanism operation in daily use.

The original Audi design ensures compatibility with the vehicle's factory electronics and consistency with other center console elements.

Mechanism Construction and OEM Advantages

The presented selector is a complete gear shifter mechanism designed to work with an automatic transmission. Using an original Audi solution means:

• maintaining factory mounting points in the Q5 FY body,
• proper guidance of the lever movement throughout its operating range,
• compatibility with the vehicle's original wiring harnesses and connectors,
• appropriate resistance and travel characteristics of the lever.

This allows the mechanism to be used both for repairing an existing installation and for replacing a worn selector with a functional OEM part.

Application in Service and Repairs

This gear shifter mechanism is particularly suitable for situations where there are problems with gear selection, uncertain lever positions, or mechanical wear of the guide elements. Replacing it with an original component allows for:

• restoring correct cooperation with the automatic transmission,
• reducing the risk of errors related to incorrect selector position,
• maintaining original operating ergonomics in the Audi Q5 FY cabin.

Due to its factory origin, installation is predictable and does not require structural adaptations in the center console.

Part Condition and Practical Aspects

The offered mechanism is a used original Audi part, allowing for a favorable repair cost while maintaining factory specifications. Such components are often chosen by workshops specializing in the Audi brand and by discerning users who prefer OEM parts over aftermarket alternatives with uncertain parameters.

If you want to better understand how using original used components affects vehicle downtime and repair budgets, it's worth reading the article: how the availability of used OEM parts reduces repair time and service costs.

Expansion of Modernization within Transmission Control

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the transmission control area in your Audi and need other components from the same group, such as additional levers, connectors, or selector cables, check the available parts in the category Audi Gear shifters, connectors, and cables.

For comparison of solutions used in other VAG group models and inspiration for modernizing control systems, it is also worth looking at the material on Volkswagen's sporty designs: evolution of the VW Golf GTI and changes in key components.