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A/C system, On Board 
Diagnostic (OBD) 
     
Function  
      The A/C control head -E87- receives input 
information from various electrical and electronic 
components (sensors).  
      This information is processed by the control head 
in accordance with specified values and then 
provides corresponding output signals that 
control electrical components (actuators).   
      The control head is controlled by an internal 
microprocessor with On Board Diagnostic (OBD) 
capability. If faults or open circuits occur on 
applicable components, Diagnostic Trouble 
Codes (DTC) are stored in DTC memory. Stored 
faults are identified using either VAG1551 Scan 
Tool (ST) or VAG1552 Scan Tool (ST). Tables 
containing all DTCs and corresponding repair 
information guide technicians through the OBD 
process.  
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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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Notes:  
     
If a DTM component fails to respond as 
specified, perform all corrective actions, checks 
and tests recommended in output DTM table   
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A/C system component locations: engine 
compartment  page 87
-96
 (note specific 
model year information). 
     
A/C system component locations: passenger 
compartment  page 87
-106
 (note specific 
model year information). 
     
Output DTM can be ended by pressing the -C- 
button. 
     After ending output DTM, check DTC memory 
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If the readout "function unknown or cannot be 
carried out at the moment" appears in the 
display at the start of output DTM, e.g. when 
engine not running, press   button and once 
again select "function 03 Output Diagnosis Test 
Mode (DTM)" (DTM component "A/C Clutch 
N25" is no longer actuated for this test). 
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