Audi RS6 C7 Gearbox Automatic Shifter Stick Selector Linkage 4G2713041Q

Audi RS6 C7 Gearbox Automatic Shifter Stick Selector Linkage is a precision component of the transmission control system, responsible for reliable gear selection and the proper operation of the selector. This component from the Gear shifters, connectors and linkages group has been designed specifically for Audi models, ensuring proper integration with the factory gear shifting mechanism and vehicle electronics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-4G2713041Q
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 4G2713041Q
• Substitutable numbers: 4G2713041Q, 4G2 713 041 Q
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Category: Gear Levers, Cables & Linkages

Purpose and function in the drivetrain

The presented selector lever is a control element for the automatic transmission in the Audi RS6 C7 generation. It is responsible for mechanically transferring the driver's hand movement to the selector system, enabling smooth switching between transmission modes (P, R, N, D, and manual modes – depending on the vehicle configuration). A properly selected selector ensures:

• stable positioning of the lever in the guides,
• consistent operation with the selector lock and safety systems,
• appropriate resistance characteristics required for changing positions.

Construction and technical features

The element is constructed as a complete lever with a selector mechanism, adapted to work with the factory mounting system in the Audi center console. The design includes a precise guide system and an assembly of connections with linkages and connectors, which allows for maintaining the correct movement geometry. As a result, the gear shifting system retains its factory feel – a characteristic, tactile click and clear positions for individual modes.

As a part from the Gear shifters, connectors and linkages group, the selector works with other transmission control elements, such as rods, cables, and mounting connectors, creating a coherent system for transferring movement from the cabin to the transmission.

Benefits of using an original used part

An original gear shifter from dismantling is a solution that allows you to maintain the factory characteristics of the transmission while optimizing service costs. Compared to aftermarket replacements, the OEM component ensures:

• compatibility with factory mounting and routing points,
• proper cooperation with vehicle electronics and safety locks,
• consistent fit with the center console and interior trim elements.

Used condition means that the element comes from an operational vehicle, which in practice translates into maintaining original geometry and compatibility, while reducing the costs of repair or drivetrain modernization.

Service and modernization application

The automatic transmission selector lever in the Audi RS6 C7 is suitable both for the typical replacement of a damaged part and for modernization work related to the drivetrain. It is particularly useful in situations where there are problems with:

• imprecise selection of transmission modes,
• excessive play in the lever,
• incorrect gear positioning relative to the indications on the instrument cluster.

Choosing an original selector allows you to restore the correct operation of the transmission without the need for interfering with electronics or adapting non-standard mounting solutions.

Related components and service knowledge development

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

To expand your knowledge about the construction of modern drivetrains and the impact of individual components on the driving experience, it is worth reading an article describing the evolution of Volkswagen's sports models – Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – design changes and VW car parts. It allows for a better understanding of how the selection of appropriate transmission control elements affects precision and driving feel.