Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

e-Golf

2015

All

All

All

All

Condition
87 15 04 May 13, 2015 2040184 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V871503 dated March 26 2015 due to new
improvements with Thermal Management SW109.
,

Climatronic with Heat Pump - Sporadically Too Low Heating or Cooling Performance
Note:
This bulletin must be read in its entirety before performing the procedure.

Technical Background
The customer may complain that the cabin heating or cooling output is insufficient.
Software-related deviation in thermal management control unit.
• The vehicle interior is sporadically not sufficiently heated or cooled.
• The heating or cooling performance is sporadically too low.
The following DTCs can be logged in the thermal management control unit:

DTC

Description

Event Code

P1C1A00

Shut-off valve 1 for refrigerant,
mechanical fault, active/static

4135

P1C3200

Shut-off valve 4 for refrigerant,
mechanical fault, active/static

4136

P1C3A00

Shut-off valve 5 for refrigerant,
mechanical fault, active/static

4137

P1C0200

Expansion valve 1 for refrigerant,
mechanical fault, active/static

4138

P1C0A00

Expansion valve 2 for refrigerant,
mechanical fault, active/static

4139

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P1C1200

Expansion valve 3 for refrigerant,
mechanical fault, active/static

4140

P1C1E00

Shut-off valve 4 for refrigerant,
implausible signal passive/sporadic

59082

P1C3600

P1C1E00 shut-off valve 4 for
refrigerant, implausible signal
passive/sporadic

59106

U112300

Data bus, received error value,
active/static

36921

U112300

Data bus, received error value,
active/static

37009

U112300

Data bus, received error value,
active/static

37051

Production Solution
Thermal Management Software 109 in production pending release..

Note:
RVU Update 87E7 must be complete while performing this bulletin!
The software in this bulletin works together with the Climatronic software 1105 performed in RVU Update
87E7. Make sure RVU 87E7 is completed and closed along with performing this bulletin.

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Service
Procedure:
Update the software of the Thermal Management control unit (Address C5) with the software version management
(SVM) according to the following table. Observe the SVM unit code.
Note:
If the software of the address C5 Thermal Management is already at is at 0109 this bulletin does not apply,
further diagnosis is required.
Tip:
The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response. A
warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim.
Note:
Prior to launching ODIS application and starting control module update process, confirm tester screen
saver and power settings in accordance with Special Tools and Equipment - Service Information Circular
# VVT-12-02. Failure to do so may result in the tester entering power save mode during data transfer, and
subsequent control module failure.
• To perform the software update, after the full vehicle scan, click on the “Special Functions” tab and then select
“Adapting Software”.
• Follow the on screen prompts to update the Thermal Management Control Unit using the SVM Unit code as
listed in the tables below:
Model

Part Number

Old Software
Version

New Software
Version

SVM Unit Code

Online

e-Golf

5GE907458

0101

0109

3C58

CW19/2015

e-Golf

5GE907458

0103

0109

3C58

CW19/2015

e-Golf

5GE907458

0105

0109

3C58

CW19/2015

e-Golf

5GE907458

0107

0109

3C58

CW19/2015

e-Golf

5GE907458

0108

0109

3C58

CW19/2015

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Tip:
• ODIS tester: The ODIS tester patch version 2.2.3 and the baseline version 2.20.0 or higher must be installed.
• Make sure that a battery charger is connected to the vehicle battery.
• Make sure that during the software update no electro-magnetic radiation sources (for example, mobile phones
or cordless phones) are used in or near the vehicle.
• A cable connection between the ODIS tester and the vehicle must be used. When using a Bluetooth
connection (diagnostic tool) the software update may fail.
• A cable connection between the ODIS tester and your workshop network must be used. When using a WIFI
connection (diagnostic tool) the software update may fail.
• During the software update switch the hazard warning lights on to ensure a constant CAN data bus activity of
the vehicle.
The SVM flash procedure can be found in GFF under Functions/ Component Selection, Software Version
Management, Adapting Software.
NOTE:
During the software flash process, it is normal for the sound generator to output a loud continuous noise.
This sound will stop once the flash process is complete.

WARNING:
Radiator Fan(s) may cycle ON high speed during the update process! There is a serious risk that personal
injury may result if contact is made with spinning fan blades. Keep hands and all objects away from
Radiator Fan(s) during Update Process!

• After the update is complete check and erase all DTCs.

NOTE:
After the software update an initial run of the compressor must be carried out according to the Guided
Functions. The start switch must be ON, brake pedal depressed and electric motor indicator in the
instrument panel in READY status (Figure 1). The initial run of the compressor will not complete without
READY status illuminated.
All other DTCs must be erased before performing the first run procedure.

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Figure 1

Tip:
The SVM Process must be completed in its entirety so the database receives the update confirmation response. A
warranty claim may not be reimbursed if there is no confirmation response to support the claim or action is carried
out that is not explicitly stated in the Technical Bulletin.

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Warranty
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

e-Golf

2015

All

All

All

All

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

Service Number:

1)

Damage
Code

8848

0039

Parts Manufacturer

HST

Damage Location
(Depends on Service No.)

--

Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)

e-Golf

WWO

Labor Operation : Charge Battery

3)

27068950 = 10TU

Labor Operation : Update Programming

3)

88482599 = 35TU

Causal Part: Select Labor Operation

88482599
Diagnostic Time

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 20 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

4)

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

2)

01320000 = 00 TU max.

Yes
NO
NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2040184” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)

Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only

2)

Code per warranty vendor code policy.

3)

Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

4)

Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.

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Required Parts and Tools
No special parts required.

Tool Description

Tool No:

Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger

InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS

VAS Diagnostic Tool

VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with
ODIS Service with: current online updates

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.

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