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Type 8L (1996-2003)

Air conditioner diagnostics based on codes on the display of its control unit (Audi A3 8L)

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Table of contents: Diagnostic procedure ↓ Decoding fault codes by channels ↓

Automatic air conditioning control panel (other control panel layout is possible)



Automatic air conditioning control panel (other control panel layout is possible)

  • To change the channel number up or down, press the "+" or "–" button respectively.
  • To call up information in the selected channel, press the air recirculation mode button.
  • To exit the code reading mode, press the AUTO button or turn off the ignition.
  • 61 channels are provided. When diagnostic information is displayed, the K/V continues to operate in the last selected mode.

(The diagnostic codes of the air conditioner, read by the scanner from the diagnostic connector, are presented below)

Diagnostic procedure



1. Turn on the ignition or start the engine.

2. Press and hold the air recirculation button.

3. Press and hold the air supply button upward on the air distributor.

4. Release both buttons.

5. The channel number is displayed on the display screen (01c – first, 02c – second, etc.).

Number diagnostic channel
Display

1 System failure – a fault code is displayed (decoding codes are presented below)
2 Temperature sensor reading under the ceiling trim (G86)
3 Temperature sensor reading in the instrument cluster area (G56)
4 Air intake temperature sensor reading (G89)
5 Front outside air temperature sensor reading (G17)
6 Outdoor air temperature sensor reading
7 Indication of the temperature sensor of the outside air supplied to the passenger compartment air (G109)
8 Temperature value in the area of the electric motor position sensor regulating valve drive (G92)
9 Temperature value in the area of the control valve
10 A certain, unchangeable value of temperature in a region regulating valve
11 Central control motor position sensor reading dampers (G112)
12 Required value of the central flap position
13 Indication of the position sensor of the electric motor of the damper drive switching the air supply direction (windshield blowing/air supply in footwells) (G114)
14 Required value of the direction change flap position air distribution
15 Air drive electric motor position sensor reading dampers (G113)
16 Required air damper position value
17 Vehicle speed (km/h)
18 Actual supply voltage of the heater fan (V)
19 Actual supply voltage of the heater fan (V)
20 Supply voltage K/V (V)
21 Number of voltage drops (excluding short-term surges)
22 Cyclically high pressure switch sensor reading refrigerant K/V (F118)
23 Refrigerant Pressure Switch Over-Reading Cycles K/V (F118)
24 Cycling of sensors-switches (without fluctuations)
25 Analog/digital form of the activation switch sensor readings kickdown mode
26 Analog/digital form of control reading coolant temperature lamps
27 Encoded value
28 Engine speed (мин⁻¹)
29 Compressor speed K/V (rpm x 1.28)
30 Software version
31 Checking the display (all segments should be highlighted)
32 Mixing flap position sensor failure counter
33 Central flap position sensor failure counter
34 Failure counter of the position sensor of the direction change flap air distribution
35 Air damper position sensor failure counter
36 Mixer Position Sensor Cold Stop Value dampers (G92)
37 Mixer Position Sensor Hot Stop Value dampers (G92)
38 Cold Stop Value of the Center Position Sensor dampers (G112)
39 Hot Stop Value of the Center Damper Position Sensor (G112)
40 Cold Stop Value of Shift Position Sensor air distribution directions (G114)
41 Shift Position Sensor Hot Stop Value air distribution directions (G114)
42 Cold Stop Value of Wastegate Position Sensor dampers (G113)
43 Wastegate Position Sensor Hot Stop Value (G113)
44 Vehicle cycle counter
45 Calculated temperature in the car interior (in numbers)
46 Calculated outside air temperature (filtered)
47 Outside air temperature (unfiltered,°C)
48 Outside air temperature (unfiltered, in numbers)
49 Speedometer/VSS Failure Counter
50 Parking time (in H min)
51 Engine coolant temperature,°C
52 Graphic Channel 1 - Refer to the fault code definitions below
NOTE: When channel 52 is selected, the display will initially show the following picture: "__ _". The K/V electrical output signals are identified by the lighting of certain signals on the display.
53 Graphic Channel 2 - Refer to the fault code definitions below
NOTE: When channel 53 is selected, the display will initially show the following picture: "__ _". The K/V electrical output signals are identified by the lighting of certain signals on the display.
54 Control parameters
55 Outdoor temperature in°C or°F depending on the selection of the A/C control head
56 Temperature sensor readings under the ceiling trim,°C (G86)
57 Temperature sensor readings under the instrument panel,°C (G56)
58 Air intake temperature sensor readings,°C (G89)
59 Front outside air temperature sensor readings, °C (G17)
60 Heater Fan Temperature Sensor Readings,°C (G109)
61 Software version (latest)





Decoding fault codes by channels



Diagnostic channel 1



Trouble Code (DTC)
Possible reason for refusal
02.1 Open circuit in the temperature sensor under the ceiling trim G86; default value for sensor failure: 128
02.2 Short circuit in ceiling temperature sensor circuit g86 upholstery; You DTC 02.1
02.3 Unstable contact failure in the temperature sensor circuit under the ceiling trim G86
02.4 Unstable short H·m yknock in temperature sensor circuit under the ceiling trim G86
03.1 Open circuit in the temperature sensor under the instrument panel G56; You DTC 02.1
03.2 Short circuit in the temperature sensor circuit under the instrument panel shield G56; You DTC 02.1
03.3 Unstable contact failure in the temperature sensor circuit under the instrument panel G56
03.4 Unstable short H·m yknock in temperature sensor circuit under the instrument panel G56
04.1 Open circuit in the air intake temperature sensor G89; if the sensor fails, the signal from the G17 sensor is used DTC 04.1
04.2 Short H·m yk in the air intake temperature sensor circuit G89; U DTC 04.1
04.3 Unstable contact failure in the temperature sensor circuit in the G89 air intake
04.4 Unstable short H·m yknock in temperature sensor circuit in the G89 air intake
05.1 Open circuit in the outside air temperature sensor G17; at if the sensor fails, the sensor signal G89-DTC 04.1 is used
05.2 Short H·m yk in the outside air temperature sensor circuit G17; U DTC 05.1
05.3 Unstable contact failure in the temperature sensor circuit outside air G17; Default value when both sensors fail (G89 and G17): 128
05.4 Unstable short H·m yknock in temperature sensor circuit outside air G17
06.1 Open circuit in engine coolant temperature sensor (K/V) G110; If the sensor is faulty or not installed, the coolant temperature liquids are calculated; diagnostics are only possible at temperatures above 0°C (32°F)
06.2 Short circuit in coolant temperature sensor circuit engine fluids (E/F) G110; U DTC 06.1
06.3 Unstable contact failure in the temperature sensor circuit engine Coolant (EC) G110
06.4 Unstable short H·m yknock in temperature sensor circuit engine Coolant (EC) G110
07.1 Open circuit in the heater fan temperature sensor G109; Programmed correct
value = 0
07.2 Short H·m yk in fan temperature sensor circuit heater G109; You DTC 07.1
07.3 Unstable contact failure in the temperature sensor circuit heater fan G109
07.4 Unstable short H·m yknock in temperature sensor circuit heater fan G109
08.1 Open circuit in the G92 mixing flap position sensor; Automatic control of the operation of the drive electric motor becomes impossible, manual adjustment required
08.2 Short H·m yknock in the mixing position sensor circuit g92 flaps; You DTC 08.1
08.3 Unstable contact failure in the position sensor circuit mixing valve G92
08.4 Unstable short H·m yknock in the position sensor circuit mixing valve G92
08.5 Blocking the position sensor of the mixing flap G92; electric motor stuck, software tries to eliminate the cause of the blockage
08.6 Failure of the position sensor of the mixing flap G92
08.7 Unstable blocking of the mixing flap position sensor G92
11.1 Open circuit in the central flap position sensor G112; Automatic control of the operation of the drive electric motor becomes impossible, manual adjustment required
11.2 Short H·m yk in the central flap position sensor circuit G112; You DTC 11.1
11.3 Unstable contact failure in the central position sensor circuit g112 flaps
11.4 Unstable short H·m yknock in the central position sensor circuit g112 flaps
11.5 Blocking the central flap position sensor G112; electric motor stuck, software tries to eliminate the cause of the blockage
11.6 Central flap position sensor G112 failure
11.7 Unstable blocking of the central flap position sensor G112
13.1 Open circuit in the direction changeover flap position sensor air distribution G114; Automatic control of the drive operation electric motor becomes impossible, manual adjustment is required
13.2 Short H·m yk in the shift valve position sensor circuit air distribution directions G114; DTC 13.1
13.3 Unstable contact failure in the throttle position sensor circuit switching the direction of air distribution G114
13.4 Unstable short H·m yknock in the position sensor circuit air distribution direction switching flaps G114
13.5 Direction Switch Flap Position Sensor Blocking air distribution G114; the electric motor is stuck, the software is trying eliminate the cause of the blockage
13.6 Failure of the direction change flap position sensor air distribution G114
13.7 Unstable locking of the shift valve position sensor air distribution directions G114
15.1 Open circuit in the wastegate position sensor G113; If the sensor fails, the software sets an emergency value
15.2 Short H·yk in the wastegate position sensor circuit G113; You DTC 15.1
15.3 Unstable contact failure in the bypass position sensor circuit g113 flaps
15.4 Unstable short H·m yknock in the position sensor circuit bypass valve G113
15.5 Blocking the wastegate position sensor G113; electric motor stuck, software tries to eliminate the cause of the blockage
15.6 Failure of the wastegate position sensor G113
15.7 Unstable blocking of the wastegate position sensor G113
17.0 Vehicle Speed Sensor VSS Failure
18.1 Constant incorrect supply voltage of the fresh air fan air
18.3 Periodically incorrect fan supply voltage fresh air
20.1 Constant incorrect supply voltage of the compressor K/V; The compressor only switches on if its supply voltage is maintained at a level not lower than 10.8V for at least 25 seconds
20.3 Periodically incorrect supply voltage of the compressor K/V; The compressor only turns on
22.1 Open circuit in the refrigerant high pressure switch sensor K/V F118; The compressor remains off until the switch sensor open
22.3 Unstable contact failure in the sensor-switch circuit high pressure refrigerant K/V F118
22.5 Open circuit 120X in the high pressure sensor-switch circuit refrigerant K/V F118; compressor reactivation circuit, scanner operation VAG 1551
29.1 Constant soft belt slippage
29.2 Constant hard belt slippage
29.3 Intermittent soft belt slippage
29.4 Intermittent hard belt slippage


Graphic diagnostic channel 52



CAUTION: The situation described below occurs when the A/C compressor is switched off.




Display segments KV



Display segments KV


Segment group C. Segment burning indicates:



1 Slippage or blocking, disconnection of 120x sensor– refrigerant high pressure switch
2 Engine speed dropped below 200-500 rpm
3 –
4 Engine speed exceeds 6000 rpm
5 –
6 –
7 The system is functioning normally1)


Segment group B. Segment burning indicates:



1 K/V is manually switched off (stand-by function is disabled)
2 Voltage too low
3 Kickdown mode activation switch sensor (via TCM, the compressor is switched off for a maximum of 12 seconds)
4 Coolant temperature indicator lamp switch sensor engine fluids
5 Low pressure switch sensor refrigerant K/V F73
6 High pressure switch sensor refrigerant K/V F118
7 The system is functioning normally1)

1) If the system is functioning properly, segments C7, B7 and A7 should light simultaneously

Segment group A. Segment burning indicates:



1 Economy mode (ECON) detected
2 The fact of shutdown has been revealed
3 The outside air temperature is too low
4 Engine management system (compressor remains off within 3 12 seconds)
5 The pressure remains elevated for more than 30 seconds
6 The air temperature sensor in the fan records the value less than – 3°C (27°F)
7 The system is functioning normally1)
The dividing point is visible: the compressor is on
The dividing point is not visible: the compressor is switched off

1) If the system is functioning properly, segments C7, B7 and A7 should light simultaneously



Graphic diagnostic channel 53



CAUTION: The situation described below occurs when the A/C compressor is switched off.


Segment group C. Segment burning indicates:



1 Fan for cabin temperature sensor
2 The recirculation mode selector valve is closed (closed-loop mode circulation)
3 Heat exchanger valve is closed
4 Bi-directional wiring harness
5 The A/C compressor is on
6 The first speed mode of the heater fan is on
7 The system is functioning normally1)


Segment group B. Segment burning indicates:



1 –
2 The air damper is open
3 Air damper closed d2
4 –
5 The valve for switching the dispensing direction is in the position air supply to the foot wells
6 The valve for switching the dispensing direction is in the position supply air for blowing glass
7 The system is functioning normally1)


Segment group A. Segment burning indicates:



1 –
2 The central flap is in the air supply position to the instrument panel deflectors
3 The central flap is in the air supply position for blowing glass and into the footwells
4 –
5 The mixing valve is in the cold air supply position air
6 The mixing valve is in the warm water supply position air
7 The system is functioning normally1)

1) If the system is functioning properly, segments C7, B7 and A7 should light simultaneously.
The article was checked by auto expert Nikita Rudakov
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