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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1996A4 BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSA/C-HEATER SYSTEM - AUTOMATIC
1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard
A/C-Heater System - Automatic
1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION A/C-Heater System - Automatic
- Specifications
- Description
- Operation
- Self-Diagnostics
- Notes
- A/C-Heater System - Automatic
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory
- A/C-Heater Control Panel Coding
- Basic Setting
- Measuring Value Block
- Output Diagnostic Test Mode
- DTC 00000: No DTC Recognized
- DTC 00529: Speed Information Missing
- DTC 00532: Supply Voltage Too Low
- DTC 00600: Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Position Sensor
- DTC 00601: Central Flap Motor Position Sensor
- DTC 00602: FOOTWELL/Defroster Motor Position Sensor
- DTC 00603: FOOTWELL/Defroster Flap Motor
- DTC 00604: Back Pressure Flap Motor Position Sensor
- DTC 00625: Road Speed Signal
- DTC 00779: Outside Air Temperature Sensor
- DTC 00785: Instrument Panel Interior Temperature Sensor
- DTC 00787: Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor
- DTC 00797: Sunlight Photo Sensor
- DTC 00801: High Pressure Cut-Out Switch
- DTC 01270: A/C Clutch (Open Circuit)
- DTC 01270: A/C Clutch (Speed Difference Too Great)
- DTC 01270: A/C Clutch (Mechanical Malfunction)
- DTC 01271: Temperature Regulator Flap Motor
- DTC 01272: Central Air Flap Motor
- DTC 01273: Fresh Air Blower
- DTC 01274: Airflow Flap Motor
- Testing
- Notes
- A/C System Performance
- Test Equipment Hook-Up
- A/C-Heater Control Panel
- Temperature Sensors
- Fresh Air Blower & Fresh Air Blower Control Module
- Air/Temperature Distribution Flap Motors & Sensors
- A/C Compressor Speed Sensor, Pressure Switches & Interior Temperature Sensor Fan
- A/C Clutch Relay & Coolant Fan Low Speed
- Removal & Installation
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.