A8720112061277_1
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: A8720112061277_1
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the a/c cooling is diminished or the compressor is noisy.
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87 Air conditioning cooling is diminished and/or compressor is noisy 87 20 11 2061277/1 November 6, 2020. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment A6 Avant, RS 6 Avant 2021 All Not Applicable A6 allroad, RS 7 2020 - 2021 All Not Applicable A6, A7, S6, and S7 2019 - 2021 All Not Applicable Condition Customer states: When the air conditioning is operating the intensity of cold air feels diminished. Or When the air conditioning is operating a rattling noise can be heard from the engine compartment. The noise is no longer present when the air conditioning is switched off. Workshop findings: Either of these symptoms can be reproduced. Technical Background A manufacturing inconsistency has been discovered in the N280 regulating valve installed in air conditioning compressors produced by Sanden. Note: Only air conditioning compressors manufactured by Sanden with the part number 4K0 816 803 D are affected. Production Solution Not applicable. Page 1 of 4 © 2020 Audi of America, Inc. 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. Service 1. Check the fault memory in the electronic central control module (BCM 1), J519 (address word 0009) for any stored DTC’s. Should any DTC’s be stored the corresponding test plan(s) for these DTC’s should be followed and completed in their entirety. 2. If there are no DTCs are stored in the electronic central control module (BCM 1), J519 (address word 0009) proceed with the test plan for air conditioning efficiency: Test plan >> Select individual test plan >> 09 Electronic Central Electrical J 519 >> 09 - Electronic Central Electrical, functions >> 09 other functions, air conditioning system. 3a. The result of the test plan may conclude that the refrigerant in the circuit is incorrect: Correct the refrigerant volume if necessary. Or 3b. The result of the test plan may conclude the N280 regulating valve for the air conditioning compressor is faulty: Replace the N280 regulating valve for the air conditioning compressor according to the procedure in the repair manual. Or 3c. The result of the test plan may conclude the air conditioning compressor is faulty: Replace the air conditioning compressor according to the procedure in the repair manual. Note: Should replacement of the N280 regulating valve or air conditioning compressor become necessary flushing of the refrigerant circuit should also be performed in the course of either of these repairs. Warranty Claim Type: 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles. G10 for CPO Covered Vehicles – Verify Owner. If the vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only. Service Number: Replace N280 regulating valve: 8737 Replace air conditioning compressor: 8734 Damage Code: 0010 Page 2 of 4 © 2020 Audi of America, Inc. 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. Labor Operations: Diagnostic Time: Claim Comment: Refrigerant drain and fill 8703 1750 See SRT with associated operations Air conditioner clean 8701 2950 See SRT with associated operations Compressor remove and reinstall 8734 1943 See SRT with associated operations Compressor replace 8734 5550 See SRT with associated operations N280 regulating valve replace 8737 195XX See SRT with associated operations GFF 0150 0000 Time stated on the diagnostic protocol (Max 80 TU) Road test prior to the service procedure 0121 0002 10 TU Road test after the service procedure 0121 0004 10 TU As per TSB #2061277/1 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. Required Parts and Tools Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Part Number Part Description Quantity See ETKA Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the Repair Manual See ETKA/ELSA Page 3 of 4 © 2020 Audi of America, Inc. 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. 4K0816803D 01 Air conditioner compressor 4K0260839 Valve for refrigerant compressor 01 Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2061277) are subject to change and/or removal. ©2020 Audi of America, Inc. All rights reserved. The 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. Page 4 of 4 © 2020 Audi of America, Inc. 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.