A871447 2010146-
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Supersedes technical service bulletin group 87 number 12-27 dated april 24, 2012. There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system. The odor usually occurs when the vehicle has been sitting unused for five h
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Technical Service Bulletin 87 Unpleasant odor from heating and ventilation system 87 14 47 2010146/10 February 27, 2014. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 12-27 dated April 24, 2012 for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment All 2005 - 2015 All Not Applicable Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 10 - Revised Warranty (Clarified conditions under which the repair will be covered) 9 4/24/2012 Revised Required Parts and Tools (Price change) 8 6/16/2010 Revised header data (Added model years) Revised Warranty 7 5/19/2009 Revised header data (Add model year 2010) Revised Required Parts and Tools (Provided price) 6 1/14/2009 Revised header data (Added model year 2009) 5 12/5/2008 Revised Title (Added Repair Group) • There is an unpleasant, musty odor coming from the heating and ventilation system. • The odor usually occurs when the vehicle has been sitting unused for five hours or more. • The odor usually occurs within 20 to 60 seconds after the vehicle is started. Technical Background Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor. If the odor is noticeable in the vehicle when the engine is not turned on, the cause may be mold and mildew in the passenger compartment, and not be related to the A/C system. All other possible sources of the odor must be investigated before this bulletin can be performed. Before proceeding, consider the following: • The evaporator housing drain must be open and free of debris. • The cabin must be sealed with no water ingress into the passenger compartment. • The plenum drains must be clear and free of debris. • The pollen filter must be clean and free of moisture. © 2014 Audi of America, Inc. Page 1 of 5 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Production Solution Not applicable. Service Contaminants are effectively neutralized by the Aircomatic® II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) and Airco-Clean® Ultrasonic Air Conditioning Treatment (VAS 6189/1). No other cleaning methods are permitted. 1. If the vehicle is equipped with an in-cabin pollen filter (such as in the A3, A6, and Q7), remove the pollen filter element and reinstall its cover before proceeding. 2. Start the engine. 3. Adjust the following climate control settings (Figure 1): • Set the temperature to its lowest setting. • Set the fan speed to its lowest setting. • Set the airflow direction to the dash vents only. • Activate recirculation and ECON modes. Figure 1. Climate control settings. 4. Thoroughly shake a 100ml bottle of treatment and empty it into the filling chamber (Figure 2). Figure 2. Pouring the treatment into the filling chamber. © 2014 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 5 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin 5. Connect the outlet tube (Figure 3). Figure 3. The connected outlet tube. 6. Place the cleaning unit into the passenger side footwell, ensuring that the unit is as level as possible. 7. Connect the unit power cord, and route it through one of the windows, which should be slightly open (Figure 4). All other windows and the sunroof should be completely closed. Figure 4. Window is slightly open so that the cord can pass through. 8. Turn the unit on and position the outlet tube so that the vapor is drawn into the recirculation air intake (generally in the passenger side footwell area; see appropriate repair information for exact location). 9. Close all doors. The atomized cleaning fluid will begin to come out of the vents. After 15-20 minutes, the treatment is complete and the machine stops automatically. 10. If the vehicle is a Q7 with four zone climate control, repeat the procedure for the rear A/C unit before proceeding. Use the same A/C settings listed above. Position the outlet tube toward the vent on the left of the rear compartment (Figure 5). Figure 5. Correct positioning of the outlet tube. © 2014 Audi of America, Inc. Page 3 of 5 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin 11. After the procedure, air the vehicle out for approximately ten minutes. 12. Check the Aircomatic® manual for instructions for unit maintenance after each use. Warranty • This bulletin is allowed only once per vehicle. The vehicle must be within its first 12 months of service and under NVLW. • There must be an original customer complaint of the specified odor symptom on the repair order for this bulletin to apply. Adding this procedure on is not permitted. • Subsequent applications, should they become necessary, will be the customer’s responsibility. • Replacement of the pollen filter under warranty is not allowed within the performance of this procedure. The pollen filter is covered only where specified at the appropriate maintenance interval. When procedure applies to vehicles under warranty, use the following: Claim Type: Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only. Service Number: 8760 Damage Code: 0049 Labor Operations: A/C clean - All models except Q7 Diagnostic Time: 8701 2999 70 TU A/C clean - Q7 only 8701 3099 135 TU GFF No allowance 0 TU Road test prior to service procedure 0121 0002 10 TU Road test after service procedure 0121 0004 10 TU Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion (Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details) Claim Comment: As per TSB #2010146/10 All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty. © 2014 Audi of America, Inc. Page 4 of 5 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Required Parts and Tools Part Number Part Description Quantity VAS 6189A Aircomatic® II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaning unit 1 VAS 6189/1 Airco-Clean® Ultrasonic Air Conditioning Treatment 1X 100ml bottle @ $22.34 -OR2X 100ml bottles (if treating an Audi Q7 with 4 – zone climate control) @ $22.34 ($44.68) Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2010146) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. © 2014 Audi of America, Inc. Page 5 of 5 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.