A871567 2041717-

Technical Service Bulletin
87 GFF test required for A/C compressor replacement
87 15 67 2041717/1 August 19, 2015.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
2010 - 2017
All
Not Applicable
Condition
Customer may report poor performance of A/C system or that the A/C system is inoperative.
Technical Background
Any replacement of A/C compressors must include an ODIS GFF test plan confirming a malfunction of the A/C
system with documentation of the recovered refrigerant volume.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
Before replacing the A/C compressor, run the ODIS GFF test plan:
1. The A/C performance must be tested with the addition of self test 08 – General Function tests (RG.87)
(Figure 1) to the ODIS GFF test plan.
Figure 1. Self test 08 – General Function tests (RG.87).
2. In the 08 – General Function tests (RG.87), select the Vehicle not cooling test. Follow prompts and
complete test plan.
3. • If A/C performance test returns “No malfunctions”, then no repairs are needed. The system is operating
properly.
• If A/C performance test returns a malfunction, perform diagnosis and repair the system as needed.
Note: All other applicable bulletins apply. See TSB 2035582 for information on required documentation of
recovered refrigerant volume.
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Warranty
Claim Type:
Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service
Bulletin is informational only.
Service Number:
8734
Damage Code:
0043
Diagnostic Time:
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated
on diagnostic
protocol
(Max 100 TU)
Road test prior to service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after service procedure
No allowance
0 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 #2041717/1
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.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2041717) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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