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01-33
 
VAG1551 scan 
tool display  Possible cause  
Corrective action  
01270 4121  
A/C Clutch N251) 
  
Open circuit /SP 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Continued on next 
page  - Short circuit or open circuit in wiring between A/C 
compressor speed sensor -G111-2/3) and -E87- 
 
- Open circuit in wiring between A/C Clutch Relay J44 and 
N25 
- Open circuit in voltage supply or in wiring/connections 
between A/C clutch relay J44 and -E87- 
- J44 malfunction
- N25 malfunction
- Malfunction in refrigerant circuit (A/C Compressor Speed 
Sensor G111 not producing signals or compressor siezed2/3) - Diagnose and repair short or open 
circuit in wiring using wiring diagram 
- -G111- electrical test   page 01
-
115
  
- Diagnose and repair open circuit 
using 
wiring diagram 
- Diagnose and repair open circuit 
using wiring diagram 
 
- Replace -J44-
- Repair or replace -N25-   page 87
-
85
  
- Replace -G111-   page 87
-63
 - Replace compressor   page 87
-38
1)During m.y. 1996, Nippondenso type A/C compressors were installed as a running change. These compressors are not 
equipped with A/C speed sensor G111. DTC at A/C Clutch -N25- are only detected only on compressors equipped with A/C 
Compressor speed sensor G111. 
2)Sender G111 produces 4 pulses for each compressor revolution. 
3)A/C Clutch is switched on for a few seconds after engine starts. 
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01-34
 
 DTC 01270 continued 
VAG1551 scan 
tool display  Possible cause  
Corrective action  
01270 4121  
A/C Clutch N251) 
  
Speed difference 
too great /SP3) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Continued on 
next page.  - Ribbed belt loose, slipping
 
 
 
- A/C control head -E87- not coded correctly
- Loose terminal or contact resistance in circuit between 
-N25- and A/C clutch relay -J44- or in wiring/connections 
between -G111-2)4) and -E87- 
- N25 slipping 
- Incorrect crankshaft vibration damper (diameter)
- Malfunction in refrigerant circuit (compressor not 
operating freely). - Check belt tension   Repair Manual, 
Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 13 
Compare speeds of engine and compressor 
using function 08 (Read measuring value 
block)  page 01
-63
  
- Code A/C control head -E87- according to 
compressor type installed4) "Zexel" or 
"Nippondenso"  page 01
-57
  
- Diagnose and repair circuit using wiring 
diagram and perform electrical tests 
 page 01
-115
 
- -G111-, -J44- electrical test   page 01
-
115
  
- Repair or replace -N25-   page 87
-85
- Check for proper vibration damper part 
number 
- Check compressor for free operation and 
replace if necessary   page 87
-38
 
1/2) Continued from   page 01
-33
  
3) If speed difference is 30 % to 60 %, A/C Clutch is switched on again by -E87- for not more than 9 times during a driving 
period (ignition off). If speed difference is greater than 60 %, A/C Clutch remains off until engine is started again. 
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4) A/C compressor speed sensor G111 is not installed on Nippondenso compressors. If A/C control head -E87- is not coded 
correctly according to compressor type, A/C Clutch -N25- will only engage briefly and shut off due to no speed signal input. 
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01-35
 
 DTC 01270 continued 
VAG1551 scan tool 
display  Possible cause  
Corrective action  
01270 4121  
A/C Clutch N251) 
  
Mechanical 
malfunction /SP2)   - Belt and coupling pulley of -N25- are stuck together
- Short circuit to positive in wiring/connections between -
N25- and for A/C Clutch relay -J44- 
- -J44- malfunction
- Short circuit to ground in wiring/connections between -E87- 
and -J44- - Repair or replace -N25-   
page 87
-85
  
 
- Diagnose and repair short 
circuit using 
wiring diagram 
 
- Replace -J44-
- Diagnose and repair short 
circuit using 
wiring diagram. 
01271 4122  
Temperature Regulator 
Flap Motor V68 
  
Blocks or de-energized 
/SP  - Short circuit, open circuit or incorrect terminal assignment 
(wires interchanged) of connectors between -V68- and -E87-
- Temperature flap sticking
- -V68- malfunction- Diagnose and repair short 
circuit, open 
circuit or confirm terminal 
assignment using wiring 
diagram 
- Check for free operation of 
temperature flap 
- Test -V68- using function 03 
(Output DTM) 
 page 01
-42
 
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01-38
 Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table, changes specific to vehicles 1997 
 
Notes:  
The following DTCs are no longer recognized beginning m.y. 1997: 
 
00529 Speed info missing (sensor -G111- deleted).
 00799 A/C engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor -G110- (sensor deleted).
 00801 A/C refrigerant high pressure switch -F118- (switch deleted).
 01270 A/C clutch -N25- (Sensor -G111- deleted).
The following DTCs are new for 1997, or are current DTCs with additional references to 1997 changes. DTCs and component 
references include various malfuction causes in the display below the DTC, etc. 
VAG1551 scan tool display  
Possible cause  
Corrective action  
00604  
Back Pressure Flap Motor 
Position Sensor -G113- in Air 
Flow Flap Motor -V71-1) 
  
Short circuit to ground /SP  
Open circuit/short circuit to 
positive /SP  - Short circuit, open circuit in wiring or incorrect 
terminal assignment (wires interchanged) of 
connectors between -G113- and -E87- 
- Air flow flap not operating freely
- -G113- in -V71- inoperative- Diagnose and repair short circuit, 
open circuit in wiring or confirm 
terminal assignment using wiring 
diagram 
 
- Check for free operation of air flow 
flap3) 
- Replace -V71-
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01-42
      
Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) 
(function 03)
 
     
Function  
      Output DTM allows functional checking of A/C 
control head actuated components (DTM 
components). Actuators receive output signals 
generated by the control head via VAG1551 
Scan Tool (ST) in sequence. Function is 
confirmed in accordance with specified 
responses.  
      The following components are tested in 
sequence using Output DTM:   
     
1 - A/C Clutch -N25-
     
2 - Fresh Air Blower -V2-
     
3 - Coolant Fan -V7-
     
4 - Fresh Air/Recirculating Flap Two-Way Valve 
-N63-1)
     
5 - Temperature Regulator Flap Motor -V68-
     
6 - Central Air Flap Motor -V70-
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01-43
 Notes:  
 
During Output DTM on vehicles with Control Head (E87) Part Number 8D0 820 043 D, A/C Compressor Clutch (N25) DTC 
"01270, mechanical malfunction SP" may be stored even though no malfunction is present. Corrective action: When 
output DTM is complete, check DTC memory. If above DTC is present, erase DTC memory. 
 When starting Output DTM, temperature and air distribution flap flap motors move to pre-determined positions in 
preparation for individual tests: Temperature Regulator Flap Motor V68: moves to "heat" position. Central Air Flap Motor -
V70- moves to "floor & defroster outlet" position. Footwell Defroster Flap Motor V85 moves to "defrost" position. 
 Output DTM can be repeated several times, if necessary.
 During Output DTM, vehicle must not be moved and engine speed must be less than 3000 rpm.
 During Output DTM, A/C system control is switched off and all segments in both A/C control head displays are actuated.
 Interior temperature sensor fan -V42- is activated via an A/C control head: 
with one display after activation of the coolant fan. 
with two displays after activation of air flow flap motor. 
 Outside air temperature display -G106- is activated via an A/C control head 
with one display after activation of air flow flap motor. 
with two displays after activation of idle regulation. 
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Output Dia
gnostic Test Mode 
A/C Clutch - N25
    
Indicated on display  
- 
Advance through all DTM component checks using   button.-  Refer to output DTM table   page 01
-46
 to confirm function of DTM 
components and test results. 
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