Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 Automatic Gear Shift Selector Lever 8W2713041M

Description

Audi A4 B9 A5 F5 Automatic Gear Shift Selector Lever is an original component from the Gear shift levers, connectors and cables group, designed for Audi vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. It is a precise OEM sub-assembly that ensures proper selector guidance, reliable gear positioning, and consistency with the factory interior ergonomics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-8W2713041M
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8W2713041M
• Substitutable numbers: 8W2713041M, 8W2 713 041 M, 4M2713041G, 4M2 713 041 G, 8W2713041P, 8W2 713 041 P
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Part type: Gear Lever
• Category: Gear Levers, Cables & Linkages

Application and function in the drivetrain

The presented gear shift lever is responsible for the mechanical and electrical control of the automatic transmission in Audi A4 B9 generation and Audi A5 F5 generation models. This component transfers the driver’s hand movement to the selector system, enabling smooth switching of transmission modes (P, R, N, D, and manual modes, if present in the vehicle). A correctly selected lever guarantees proper shifter positioning, cooperation with the ignition interlock, and vehicle safety systems.

As an original Audi part, the lever is designed for the specific geometry of the center console, mounting points, and the operating characteristics of the automatic transmission, which translates into stable operation and predictable performance in daily use.

Construction and compatibility with the automatic transmission

The lever belongs to the Gear shift levers, connectors and cables group, which means it works with both mechanical elements (guides, rods, cables) and electrical connectors responsible for selector position signals. The design is adapted for operation with an automatic transmission, taking into account:

• appropriate shifter travel and resistance characteristics,
• precise positioning in individual modes,
• integration with selector position sensors,
• compatibility with the factory center console panel.

Such a fit allows for maintaining the factory feel of the transmission operation, and also minimizes the risk of errors related to incorrect gear position recognition by the vehicle’s electronics.

Benefits of using an original Audi lever

Using an original gear shift lever in an Audi A4 B9 or A5 F5 brings a number of practical service and usage benefits:

• Factory fit – maintaining the original geometry, mounting points, and cooperation with other center console elements.
• Consistency with safety systems – proper cooperation with the starter interlock, selector system, and gear position control.
• Stable automatic operation – proper transmission of movement to the gearbox mechanism, which reduces the risk of incorrect mode engagement.
• Easier diagnostics – using an OEM component simplifies service work and eliminates problems resulting from non-original replacements.

For users who expect predictable transmission operation and the preservation of factory ergonomics, choosing such a lever is a technically safe and functionally beneficial solution.

Component condition and assembly aspects

The offered lever comes from an operated vehicle, which means it is a used part that retains the functionality required for further operation in the automatic transmission control system. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• repairs after mechanical damage to the center console,
• problems with uncertain shifter positioning,
• restoring interior completeness after a collision or interference with the installation.

Due to the OEM design, assembly proceeds in a manner similar to the factory one – using original mounting points and connections with the vehicle’s installation provided by the manufacturer. In practice, this shortens service time and limits the need for modifications to adjacent elements.

Expansion of the gear control system and additional materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the center console area in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional levers, connectors, or control cables, check the available parts in the Audi gear shift levers, connectors and cables category.

For drivers interested in a broader context of modernizing VAG group cars, including the optimal selection of used components, the material describing design changes and parts selection in popular models may be useful. For this purpose, it is worth reading the article Hot-hatch legend: the evolution of the VW Golf GTI from Mk1 to Mk8 – design changes and VW car parts, which shows how to consciously approach the replacement and modernization of sub-assemblies in the concern’s vehicles.