Fault table
Fault table
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◆ Listed below in ascending order of fault codes are all the faults detected by air conditioner operating and display unit -E87 and displayed on V.A.G 1551.
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◆ Faults are displayed as being sporadic if they only occur from time to time or if the fault memory has not been erased following fault remedy. (The content of the fault memory is retained until it is erased, "non-volatile memory".)
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◆ In "Rapid data transfer" mode the fault code and flash code (for individual components only) only appear on the printout.
Example: Fault code Flash code 5-digit 4-digit 00532 2232
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◆ An indication of the type of fault may also appear in the fault table (a display marked * appears, as well as the component concerned or the "info" display).
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◆ Once repairs have been completed, the fault memory is always to be interrogated again with fault reader V.A.G 1551 and erased.
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◆ Before replacing components, always check the relevant positive and earth connections (terminals 15, 75, 30 and 31), as well as all connectors (between -E87 and the component detected as being defective), according to the current flow diagram.
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◆ With all sporadic faults, it is particularly important to check the connectors for possible loose contacts.
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◆ After replacing a component of the air conditioner/heating system, the basic setting (function 04) must always be performed and then the fault memory read out and any faults indicated rectified and erased from the memory (functions 02 and 05).
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◆ Use test box V.A.G 1598/11 and V.A.G 1598/12 for checking the electrical connections of operating and display unit -E87 in line with the current flow diagram.
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◆ If the operating and display unit -E87 remains in operation after switching off the ignition, check wiring to -E87, (plug -D- contact -1- in model with two displays or plug -D- contact 10 in model with one display) for "short to positive" according to current flow diagram.
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◆ If a fault is detected on the potentiometer in one of the air distribution positioning motors, the air distribution can be influenced by actuating the keys on operating and display unit -E87.
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◆ The display is switched from °C (Celsius) to °F (Fahrenheit) and vice versa by actuating the "Temperature +" key when the "Air recirculation key" is pressed.
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◆ If problems have been reported with the AC/heating electronics but no faults can be detected, perform functions
"Final control diagnosis 03" and "Reading measured value block 08".
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◆ Check refrigeration capacity of air conditioner .
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00000 No faults detected
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If "No faults detected" appears after performing repairs, the self-diagnosis is completed.
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00532 2234 Power supply * Signal too low /SP
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- Voltage dips in electrical system to values below 9.5 V 1) Contact resistance in the wiring to -E87 (terminal 15 or 31).
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- Check alternator and voltage regulator.
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1) If the vehicle's voltage drops to a value below 9.5 V, the compressor is switched off for at least 25 s. It is switched back on only when the voltage exceeds a value of 10.8 V.
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00600 Potentiometer G92 in positioning motor -V68 (for temperature flap) 1) * Short to earth/SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP * Adaptation limit exceeded 2)
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- Short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment of connectors between -G92 and -E87. Temperature flap stiff. Potentiometer -G92 in -V68 defective
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment. Check freedom of movement of temperature flap3) Replace positioning motor -V68.
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00601 Potentiometer -G112 in positioning motor -V70 (for central flap) * Short to earth/SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP * Adaptation limit exceeded 2)
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- Short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment of connectors between -G112 and -E87. Central flap stiff. Potentiometer -G112 in -V70 defective
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment. Check freedom of movement of central flap3). Replace positioning motor -V70
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1) In the event of a fault at potentiometer -G92, positioning motor -V68 can be adjusted manually by actuating the "+" or "-" key for temperature selection (display range between 0°C and 50 °C).
2) This fault is only detected during basic setting.
3) Both end stops must be reached.
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00602 Potentiometer -G114 in positioning motor -V85 (for footwell/defroster flap) * Short to earth/SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP * Adaptation limit exceeded 1)
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- Short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment of connectors between -G114 and -E87. Footwell/defroster flap stiff. Potentiometer -G114 in -V85 defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment. Check freedom of movement of footwell/defroster flap2). Replace positioning motor -V85.
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00603 Footwell/defroster flap positioning motor -V85 * Blocked or de-energised /SP
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- Short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment of connectors between -V85 and -E87. Footwell/defroster flap stiff. Positioning motor -V85 defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment. Check freedom of movement of footwell/defroster flap. Check positioning motor -V85 (=> Final control diagnosis, Page 01-51).
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1) This fault is only detected during basic setting.
2) Both end stops must be reached.
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00604 Potentiometer -G113 in positioning motor -V71 (for air flow flap) 1) * Short to earth/SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP * Adaptation limit exceeded 2)
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- Short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment of connectors between -G113 and -E87. Air flow flap or fresh/recirculated air flap stiff. Potentiometer -G113 in -V71 defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment. Check air flow valve and fresh/recirculated air flap3) for ease of movement. Replace positioning motor -V71.
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1) This positioning motor actuates the fresh/recirculated air flap in addition to the air flow flap.
2) This fault is only detected during basic setting.
3) Both end stops must be reached.
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00606 Two-way valve for refrigerant shut-off valve -N147 1)
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▪ In the event of an-E87 with two displays Fault not intended
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*Short to earth/SP *Open circuit/short to positive /SP
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▪ In vehicles without map-controlled engine cooling and one -E87 with one display Wrongly coded operating and display unit -E87
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Check and correct coding of -E87 ().
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▪ In vehicles with map-controlled engine cooling and one -E87 with one display Wrongly coded operating and display unit -E87 Short circuit or open circuit between -N147 and -E87. Two-way valve -N147 defective.
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Checking and correcting coding of -E87 (=> Page 01-128).
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1) The two-way valve -N147 is only installed in vehicles with map-controlled engine cooling and one operating and display unit -E87 with one display.
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00625 Vehicle speed signal * Implausible signal /SP
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- Loose contact in the wiring between road speed sender -G68, dash panel insert or another component also connected to this signal (e.g. radio or cruise control unit) and -E87. Invalid signal from speedometer -G21/dash panel insert, or another connected component destroys the signal.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate loose contact:
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00779 3133 Ambient temperature sensor -G17 *Short to earth/SP *Open circuit/short to positive /SP
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- Short circuit or open circuit between -G17 and -E87. Temperature sensor -G17 defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit or open circuit Check temperature sensor -G17 (=>Electrical check, Page 01-128).
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00785 3211 Dash panel temperature sensor -G56 * Short to earth/SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP
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▪ In the event of an -E87 with two displays Short circuit or open circuit between -G56 and -E87. Temperature sensor -G56 defective.
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▪ In the event of an -E87 with two displays Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit or open circuit Checktemperature sensor -G56 (=>Electrical check, Page 01-128).
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▪ In the case of an -E87 with one display: Operating and display unit -E87 defective.
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▪ In the case of an -E87 with one display: Renew operating and display unit -E87.
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00787 3213 Temperature sensor for fresh air intake duct -G89 * Short to earth/SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP
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- Short circuit or open circuit between -G89 and -E87. Temperature sensor -G89 defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit or open circuit Checktemperature sensor -G89 (=>Electrical check, Page 01-128).
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00792 3224 Air conditioner pressure switch -F129 * Short to earth /SP
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- Open circuit in wiring between -F129 and -E87. Actuation of radiator fan -V7 (speed 1) defective. Condenser or radiator dirty. Actuation of radiator fan -V7 (speed 2) from pressure switch -F129 defective. Pressure switch -F129 defective. Fault in refrigerant circuit (overpressure or vacuum).
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate open circuit or loose contact. Check the actuation of the fan -V7 (speed 1) =>Final control diagnosis, Page 87-18). Send vehicle to a specialist VW/Audi air-conditioning service centre.
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◆ High-pressure sensor -G65 will gradually replace air conditioner pressure switch -F129 (as of Model Year 1999, initially vehicles with 1.6 l engines). As of model year 2001 only high pressure switches -G65 are installed.
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◆ Radiator fan control unit -J293 versions and vehicle wiring differ for vehicles with pressure switch -F129 and high-pressure sensor -G65.
=> Parts List
=> Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault-Finding and Fitting Locations
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◆ Pressure switch -F129 consists of 2 switching elements:
- The compressor is switched off via contacts 1 and 2 in the event of vacuum or overpressure in the refrigerant circuit (switch opens). - The radiator fan is switched to the 2nd speed via contacts 3 and 4 (switch closes).
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◆ If the switch between contacts 1 and 2 in pressure switch -F129 is open, this is initially recognised by operating and display unit -E87 as overpressure in the refrigerant circuit and stored as a fault. If the measured ambient temperature is between 0 °C and 50 °C and the switch remains open for longer than 30 seconds, the function switches from overpressure to vacuum pressure (low-pressure switch function) =>Reading measured value block, Page 01-86 (display group 01, compressor shut-off criteria).
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◆ If open high-pressure switch -F129 is detected 30 times within one driving period due to a loose contact, for example, the compressor is switched off. The compressor can be switched on again by actuating the "Compressor on" button or by switching the ignition off and on again. If this fault occurs over several driving cycles, the compressor cannot be switched on again until the fault memory has been erased.
Vehicles with high-pressure sensor -G65
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00792 3224 Air conditioner pressure switch -F129 * Short to earth /SP
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- Open circuit in the wiring between radiator fan control unit -J293 and -E87. Open circuit in the wiring between High-pressure sensor -G65 and control unit -J293.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate open circuit or loose contact. => Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault-Finding and Fitting Locations
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- Open circuit in the power supply or in the earth connection to high-pressure sensor -G65. Short circuit in the wiring between -G65, -J293 and the engine control unit
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate open circuit or loose contact. => Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault-Finding and Fitting Locations Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit
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- Actuation of radiator fan -V7 (speed 1) defective. Condenser or radiator dirty. Actuation of radiator fan -V7 (speed 2) by radiator fan control unit -J293 defective
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- Check the actuation of the fan -V7 (speed 1) =>Final control diagnosis, Page 01-128).
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- High-pressure sensor -G65 defective. Radiator fan control unit -J293 defective. Fault in refrigerant circuit (overpressure or vacuum).
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- Check signal from high-pressure sensor -G65 (). Send vehicle to a specialist VW/Audi air-conditioning service centre.
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◆ High-pressure sensor -G65 will gradually replace air conditioner pressure switch -F129 (as of model year 1999, initially vehicles with 1.6 l engines). As of model year 2001 only high-pressure switches -G65 are installed.
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◆ Radiator fan control unit -J293 versions and vehicle wiring differ for vehicles with pressure switch -F129 and high-pressure sensor -G65.
=> Parts List
=> Current Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault-Finding and Fitting Locations
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◆ The high-pressure sensor -G65 generates a square wave-signal whose duty cycle changes in line with the refrigerant circuit pressure
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◆ Depending on high-pressure sensor -G65 signal, radiator fan control unit -J293:
- indicates to operating and display unit -E87 that the refrigerant circuit pressure is OK and the compressor
can be switched on (magnetic clutch -N25 via control unit -J293).
- switches radiator fan to 2nd speed if pressure increases.
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◆ The signal generated by high-pressure sensor -G65 is also used for engine control (the required compressor drive torque is governed by the refrigerant circuit pressure). Depending on the engine control unit version, the measured value block signal is displayed as a duty cycle (e.g. for 1.61 aluminium engine in measured value block 57, display zone 4).
=> Relevant Workshop Manual Injection and Ignition system
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◆ If within one driving period an excessively high pressure is measured 30 times in the refrigerant circuit and the compressor (magnetic clutch -N25) is switched off by operating and display unit -E87, the compressor no longer switches on automatically. The compressor can be switched on again by actuating the "Compressor on" button or by switching the ignition off and on again. If this fault occurs over several driving cycles, the compressor cannot be switched on again until the fault memory has been erased.
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00796 3234 Dash panel temperature sensor blower -V42 * Blocked or de-energised /SP
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- Open circuit in the power supply to -V42 or in the wiring between -V42 and -E87. Blower -V42 defective.
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- Locate and eliminate the open circuit using the current flow diagram Replace blower -V42.
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00797 3241 Sunlight penetration photo sensor -G107 * Open circuit/short to positive /SP * Short to earth /SP
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- Short circuit or open circuit between -G107 and -E87. Photosensor -G107 defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment. Replace photosensor -G107 .
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00818 Evaporator outlet temperature sender -G263 * Short to earth /SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP
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- The sender -G263 is not installed in the Audi A3 at the moment. Short circuit to connector B contact 15 at -E87.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit
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◆ With operating and display units -E87 with one display the blower -V42 is installed into -E87.
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◆ The fault "sender for ambient temperature evaporator -G263" can only be displayed by an operating and display unit -E87 with one display.
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Operating and display unit up to index "E" (two displays)
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01044 Control unit incorrectly encoded
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- Proper encoding procedure for -E87 was not followed Wrong code was entered
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- Code operating and display unit -E87 as specified =>Page01-75
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The faults "Control unit incorrectly encoded" and "Basic setting not performed" are not stored by all operating and display unit versions (operating and display units that store these faults are gradually introduced as of Model Year 1999).
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Operating and display unit -E87 with index "M" or "N" (two displays)
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01044 Control unit incorrectly encoded
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▪ Vehicles without map-controlled cooling Proper encoding procedure for -E87 was not followed Wrong code was entered The -E87 is coded for a vehicle without map-controlled cooling and a resistance smaller than 100 kilo-ohms is measured at the inlet for sender -G191 (connector B, contact 6).
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Code operating and display unit -E87 as specified =>Page01-75
Determining and rectifying short circuit to contact 6 in connector -B- to -E87
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▪ Vehicles with map-controlled coding Proper encoding procedure for -E87 was not followed
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Code operating and display unit -E87 as specified =>Page01-75
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Operating and display unit -E87 as of index "H" except index "M" or "N" (one display)
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- Proper encoding procedure for -E87 was not followed Wrong code was entered
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- Code operating and display unit -E87 as specified =>Page01-75
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01087 Basic setting not performed
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- Either a fault occurred during the "basic setting" function, or the ignition was switched off and -E87 was not able to complete the function. When -E87 was replaced, no basic setting was performed. The basic setting was performed on an -E87 that was incorrectly encoded or not encoded at all
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- Check the coding of operating and display unit -E87 =>Page01-69
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01206 Signal for ignition off time 1) * Implausible signal /SP
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- Open circuit or short in wiring between dash panel insert and -E87. Dash panel insert defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment. Checksignal from dash panel insert (=> Reading measured value block, Page 01-86).
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1) If, when the ignition is switched on, no "ignition off time" signal is detected by the operating and display unit -E87(transmitted by the dash panel insert), the -E87 assumes a standing time of more than 4 hours and it is assumed that the engine temperature is the same as the ambient temperature. In heating mode, the fresh air blower may thus have a delayed start despite the engine being warm. Ambient temperature indicator -G106 in the dash panel insert may also display incorrect ambient temperature values.
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01271 4122 Temperature flap positioning motor -V68 * Blocked or de-energised /SP
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- Short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment of connectors between -V85 and -E87. Temperature flap stiff. Positioning motor -V85 defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment. Check freedom of movement of the temperature flap. Check positioning motor -V68 (=> Final control diagnosis, Page 01-51).
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01272 4123 Central flap positioning motor -V70 * Blocked or de-energised /SP
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- Short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment of connectors between -V70 and -E87. Central flap stiff. Positioning motor -V70 defective
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment. Check freedom of movement of the central flap. Check positioning motor -V70 (=> Final control diagnosis, Page 01-51).
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01273 4124 Fresh air blower -V2 * Control difference /SP
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- Short circuit or open circuit between -V2, blower control unit -J126 and/or -E87. Open circuit in the power supply or earth connection to -J126. Control unit -J126 defective. Fresh air blower -V2 defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit or open circuit Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate the open circuit: Check control unit -J126 (=> Electrical check, Page 01-128). Replace fresh air blower -V2.
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01274 4131 Air flow flap positioning motor -V71 1) * Blocked or de-energised /SP
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- Short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment of connectors between -V71 and -E87. Air flow flap or fresh/recirculated air flap stiff. Positioning motor -V71 defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment. Check freedom of movement of air flow flap and fresh/recirculated air flap. Check positioning motor -V71 (=> Final control diagnosis, Page 01-51).
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1) This positioning motor actuates the fresh/recirculated air flap in addition to the air flow flap.
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Operating and display unit -E87 up to index "E" (two displays)
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01296 Centre vent temperature sender -G191 * Short to earth /SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP
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- Operating and display unit -E87 wrongly coded. Short circuit to earth on connector B, contact 6 to -E87.
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- Correct coding of operating and display unit -E87 (Checking coding => Page 01-75). Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit
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Operating and display unit -E87 with index "M" or "N" (two displays)
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01296 Centre vent temperature sender -G191 * Short to earth /SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP
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▪ Vehicles without map-controlled cooling Short circuit to earth on connector B, contact 6 to -E87. Operating and display unit -E87 incorrectly coded (sender -G191 is not installed in Audi A3 without map-controlled cooling).
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Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit Correctly code operating and display unit -E87 (Checking coding => Page 01-75).
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▪ Vehicles with map-controlled coding Short circuit or open circuit in wiring between -G191 and -E87. Sender -G191 defective.
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01296 Centre vent temperature sender -G191 * Short to earth /SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP
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▪ Vehicles without map-controlled cooling Short circuit to earth on connector B, contact 11 to -E87. Operating and display unit -E87 incorrectly coded (sender -G191 is not installed in Audi A3 without map-controlled cooling).
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Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit Correctly code operating and display unit -E87 (Checking coding => Page 01-75).
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▪ Vehicles with map-controlled coding Short circuit or open circuit in wiring between -G191 and -E87. Sender -G191 defective.
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01297 Footwell vent temperature sender -G192 * Short to earth /SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP
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- Short circuit or open circuit in wiring between -G192 and -E87. Sender -G192 defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit or open circuit Check sender -G192 (=>Electrical check, Page 01-128).
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01582 Signal for refrigerant temperature1 * Implausible signal /SP * Open circuit/short to positive /SP
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- Open circuit or short in wiring between dash panel insert and -E87. Dash panel insert defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate short circuit, open circuit in wiring or fault in pin assignment. Checksignal from dash panel insert (=> Reading measured value block, Page 01-86).
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◆ The refrigerant temperature is calculated by the dash panel insert and transferred to the operating and display unit -E87. If the refrigerant temperature exceeds 118 °C, the dash panel insert switches the output to earth and -E87 switches off the air-conditioner magnetic clutch -N25.
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65535 Control unit (-E87) * Defective
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- Open circuit, contact resistance or loose contact in wiring (terminal 15 or 31) to -E87. Operating and display unit -E87 defective.
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- Use current flow diagram to locate and eliminate fault in wiring to -E87. Renew operating and display unit -E87.
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