1996 AUDI A4 heating

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Notes:

1997 If A/C control head -E87- is unable to
determine the duration of time when ignition is
off ("standing time"), DTC 01206 "signal for time
span ignition off" is loaded into memory. The
A/C control head will then default to a standing
time greater than 4 hours. The actual measured
values of the outside temperature sensor are
then used as instantaneous outside and engine
temperature inputs for A/C system control.
When the "heating" mode is selected under
these conditions, fresh air blower -V2- has a
delayed start (even when the actual standing
time is less than 4 hours and the engine is
warm) page 01
-86
, Read Measuring Value
Block. The outside air temperature display -
G106- may also indicate incorrect outside
temperature values.

If both display fields of the A/C control head do
not light with ignition switched on check control
head coding Page 01
-57
.
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table

Notes:

DTC changes affecting m.y. 1997 vehicles page 01
-38
.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) recognized by A/C control head -E87- and displayed on VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST)
starting on page 01
-24
.
If malfunctions occur only occasionally or if the DTC memory was not erased after repairs, such DTC are displayed as
"sporadic faults." (The contents of DTC memory is retained until erased, "permanent memory").
DTCs and flash codes (only for specific components) appear only in the printout in operating mode -1-, (Rapid data
transfer).
In addition to displayed DTC and affected component descriptions, malfunction cause information is listed in the table
below the DTC code.
After performing repairs and operating the A/C system, DTC memory must always be checked again to confirm the repair.
Before replacing a suspected malfunctioning component, check all appropriate wiring, connections, harness connectors
and Ground (GND) connections.
When checking for the cause of sporadic faults, check all plug connections and wiring between A/C control head -E87-
and any component recognized as being inoperative using wiring diagram.
After replacing AC/heating system components, always perform basic setting (function 04), check DTC memory (function
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VAG1551 scan tool
display Possible cause
Corrective action
01206
Signal for time span
ignition off1)

implausible
signal /SP - Short or open circuit in wiring/connections
between instrument cluster and -E87-
- Instrument cluster malfunctioning.- Diagnose and repair short or open circuit in
wiring using wiring diagram.
- Check signal from instrument cluster using
function 08, Read measuring value block
page 01
-86
.
01274 4131
Air Flow Flap Motor -
V71- 2)

blocked or no
current /SP - Short or open circuit in wiring/connections
between -V71- and -E87-.
- Air flap or fresh/recirculated air flap
binding/sticking
- -V71- malfunctioning.- Diagnose and repair short or open circuit in
wiring using wiring diagram.
- Check air flap or fresh/recirculated air flap for
ease of movement.
- Check -V71- using function 03, Output
Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) page 01
-42
.
1) If A/C control head -E87- is unable to determine the duration of time when ignition is off ("standing time"), DTC 01206
"signal for time span ignition off" is loaded into memory. The A/C control head will then default to a standing time greater than
4 hours. The actual measured values of the outside temperature sensor are then used as instantaneous outside and engine
temperature inputs for A/C system control. When the "heating" mode is selected under these conditions, the fresh air blower -
V2- has a delayed start (even when the actual standing time is less than 4 hours and the engine is warm) page 01
-86
,
Read measuring value block. The outside air temperature display -G106- may also indicate incorrect outside temperature
values.
2) -V71- operates the air flow flap as well as the fresh/recirculated air flap.
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Starting output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)

- Start engine, switch on compressor (press
"Auto" button), adjust air flow to center
instrument panel outlets only.

- Connect Scan Tool VAG1551 or 1552 in
operating mode -1-, enter address word 08 "A/C
Heating Electronics" and move forward in
program until "select function XX" appears in the
display.

- Switch on printer by pressing the PRINT button
(indicator lamp in button comes on).

- Check DTC memory page 01
-18
.

- Note any stored DTCs for reference and move
forward in program until "select function XX"
appears in the display. Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display (function selection)
- Press buttons -0- and -3-.
Rapid data transfer
Q
03 - Output Dia
gnostic Test Mode

Indicated on display
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
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Basic setting (function 04)


- Connect Scan Tool VAG1551 or 1552, enter
address word 08 "A/C Heating Electronics" and
move forward in program until "select function
XX" appears in the display.

- Switch on printer by pressing the PRINT button
(indicator lamp in the button comes on).

- Check DTC memory ( page 01
-18
) and repair
all malfunctions which are displayed.

- Erase DTC memory page 01
-55
.

- Check coding ( page 01
-57
) and re-code if
necessary.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Select function XX

Indicated on display (function selection)
- Press buttons -0- and -4-.
Rapid data transfer
Q
04 - Basic Settin
g

Indicated on display
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Start basic settin
g
HELP
Input display number XXX

Indicated on display
- Press buttons -0- and -1-.
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head and execute basic setting.

- Connect Scan Tool VAG1551 or 1552 in
operating mode -1-, enter address word 08 "A/C
Heating Electronics" and move forward in
program until "select function XX" appears in the
display.

- Switch on printer by pressing the PRINT button
(indicator lamp in button comes on).
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