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V.A.G 1551 printer Possible causes of fault Fault remedy
01044
Control unit incorrectly encoded
▪ Vehicles without map-controlled
cooling
Proper encoding procedure for -E87
was not followed
Wrong code was entered
The -E87 is coded for a vehicle with‐
out map-controlled cooling and a re‐
sistance smaller than 100 kilo-ohms
is measured at the inlet for sender -
G191 (connector B, contact 6).
Code operating and display unit -E87
as specified =>Page 27
Determining and rectifying short circuit
to contact 6 in connector -B- to -E87
▪ Vehicles with map-controlled cod‐
ing
Proper encoding procedure for -E87
was not followed
Code operating and display unit -E87
as specified =>Page 27
Operating and display unit -E87 as of index "H" except index "M" or "N" (one
display)
- Proper encoding procedure for -E87
was not followed
Wrong code was entered
- Code operating and display unit -E87
as specified =>Page 27
V.A.G 1551 printer Possible causes of fault Fault remedy
01087
Basic setting not performed
- Either a fault occurred during the "ba‐
sic setting" function, or the ignition was
switched off and -E87 was not able to
complete the function.
When -E87 was replaced, no basic set‐
ting was performed.
The basic setting was performed on an
-E87 that was incorrectly encoded or
not encoded at all
- Check the coding of operating and dis‐
play unit -E87 =>Page 24
01206
Signal for ignition off time 1)
* Implausible signal /SP
- Open circuit or short in wiring between
dash panel insert and -E87.
Dash panel insert defective.
- 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
31 ).
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.
V.A.G 1551 printer Possible causes of fault Fault remedy
01271 4122
Temperature flap positioning motor -
V68
* Blocked or de-energised /SP
- Short circuit, open circuit in wiring
or fault in pin assignment of con‐
nectors between -V85 and
-E87.
Temperature flap stiff.
Positioning motor -V85 defective.
- Use current flow diagram to locate
and eliminate short circuit, open cir‐
cuit in wiring or fault in pin assign‐
ment.
Check freedom of movement of the
temperature flap.
Check positioning motor -V68 (=>
Final control diagnosis, Page
18 ).
Audi A3 1997 ➤
Heating, Air Conditioner - Edition 06.2000
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