A8723642061277_3

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This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning cooling is diminished, and/or the compressor is noisy.


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Technical Service Bulletin
87 Air conditioning cooling is diminished and/or the compressor is noisy
87 23 64 2061277/3 December 13, 2023. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 21-18 dated
December 6, 2021 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
A6, and A7
2019 – 2024
A6 allroad, S6,
and S7
2020 – 2024
RS 7
2021 – 2024
A7 e quattro
2021 - 2022
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
3
-
Revised header (Add Model Year)
Revised Warranty (Remove test drive allowance)
2
12/06/2021
Revised header (Add Model Year and Model)
1
11/07/2020
Initial publication
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
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A manufacturing inconsistency has been discovered in the N280 regulating valve installed in air conditioning
compressors produced by Sanden.
Only air conditioning compressors manufactured by Sanden with the part number 4K0 816 803 D are
affected.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
1.
Check the fault memory in the electronic central control module (BCM 1), J519 (address word 0009) for
any stored DTCs. Should any DTCs be stored the corresponding test plan(s) for these DTCs 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 Elsa 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 Elsa Repair Manual.
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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
Labor Operations:
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 195X
See SRT with
associated
operations
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Diagnostic Time:
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
the diagnostic
protocol (Max 80
TU)
Claim Comment:
Road test prior to the service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
Road test after the service procedure
No allowance
0 TU
As per TSB 2061277/3
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
Part Description
Quantity
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, and Screws as needed per the Repair
See
Manual
ETKA/ELSA
Number
See ETKA
01
4K0816803D
Air conditioner compressor
4K0260839
Valve for refrigerant compressor
01
Additional Information
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All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2061277) are subject to change and/or removal.
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