V871507 2038081

Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
GTI/Golf
2015
All
All
All
All
Golf
SportWagen
2015
All
All
All
All
Condition
87 15 07 July 7, 2015 2038081 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V871411 dated September 30, 2014 to perform
latest SW level 912 and add Golf SportWagen.
Air Conditioning Inoperative and or DTC B10A911 Present HVAC Fault Memory
Technical Background
The following conditions may be present:
 Fault in HVAC control module, B10A911: Activation A/C compressor Short circuit to ground.
 The air conditioning may or may not be inoperative.
Production Solution
Final production solution pending.
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Service
Condition1: AC inoperative, DTC B10A911 stored in HVAC control module
 Verify Customer concern of AC inoperative with DTC B10A911 stored in HVAC control module.
 Check HVAC control module software level.
 If the HVAC control module software can be updated, perform the SVM process below using GFF.
Note:
If the SW level is already at 1001 or 912 this bulletin does not apply. Further diagnosis is required.
 After SVM update, verify air conditioning compressor is operational and AC is cooling. Take vehicle on
extended road test to be sure compressor is operating properly.
Note:
If the Air Conditioning is still inoperative after updating the HVAC software further diagnosis is required.
Condition 2: DTC B10A911 is stored in HVAC control module during vehicle scan using GFF
DTC B10A911A may be present in the HVAC control module fault memory without causing an air conditioning
concern. Check the HVAC controller software level and update using the SVM process using GFF.
Tip:
The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response. A
warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim.
Note:
Prior to launching ODIS application and starting control module update process, confirm tester screen saver and
power settings in accordance with Special Tools and Equipment - Service Information Circular # VVT-12-02.
Failure to do so may result in the tester entering power save mode during data transfer, and subsequent control
module failure.
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Update Programing Procedure:
WARNING:
Radiator Fan(s) may cycle ON high speed during the update process! There is a serious risk that personal injury
may result if contact is made with spinning fan blades. Keep hands and all objects away from Radiator Fan(s)
during Update Process!
 Make sure that a Volkswagen approved battery charger/maintainer is connected to the vehicle battery.
 To perform the software update, after the full vehicle scan, click on the “Special Functions” tab and select
“Adapting Software”.
 Update the software of the air conditioning control module (diagnosis address 08) via the Software Version
Management (SVM) according to the following table. Observe the SVM code.
Model(s)
Engine
Old Software
Version
New Software
Version
Released
SVM Code
GTI/Golf/Golf
SportWagen
2015
0705
912
51/2014
3AF0
GTI/Golf/ Golf
SportWagen
2015
0805
912
51/2014
3AF0
GTI/Golf/ Golf
SportWagen
2015
0907
912
51/2014
3AF0
The SVM flash procedure can be found in GFF under Functions/ Component Selection, Software Version
Management, Adapting Software.
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Warranty
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
GTI/Golf
2015
All
All
All
All
Golf
SportWagen
2015
All
All
All
All
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Damage
Service Number:
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)
Code
8704
0039
Parts Manufacturer
GTI/Golf/Golf SportWagen
Labor Operation 3) : Charge Battery
27068950 = 10 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Update Programming
See GFF Time expenditure
Causal Part: Select Labor Operation
01500000
3ME 2)
Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 50 TU max.
YES
Road Test
01210004 = 10 TU (claim for
condition 1 only)
YES
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2038081” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)
Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
2)
Code per warranty vendor code policy.
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3)
Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.
4)
Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
Required Parts and Tools
No special parts required.
Tool Description
Tool No:
Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger
InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS
VAS Diagnostic Tool
VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with
ODIS Service with: current online updates
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.
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