NHTSA ID Number: 10128455
Manufacturer Communication Number: A8715662038023-5
TSB/Document Date: 2018-02-05
Summary
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 15-65 dated July 2, 2015. The air conditioning does not cool, or the cooling performance is very weak. The air conditioning system cools, but the compressor is noisy. The noise is characterized as a grinding or groaning noise. Either symptom may be intermittent. No DTCs are stored. The condition may be caused by a faulty N280 valve (Figure 1). The internal components of the valve can be obstructed and incapable of full function. This loss of refrigerant regulation from N280 can cause noise from the A/C compressor and/or affect the HVAC cooling.
50 TU
Refrigerant drain+fill
8703 1700
50 TU
N280 refrigerant regulating valve remove and
reinstall
8734 9999
50 TU
S3:
A3 2.0 TDI:
-or- (if A/C compressor is necessary)
A3, A3 Cabriolet 1.8 and 2.0 Gasoline Engines:
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Refrigerant drain+fill
8703 1700
50 TU
N280 refrigerant regulating valve remove and
reinstall (debris on filter screen found)
8734 9999
50 TU
A/C compressor remove+reinstall
8734 1915
110 TU
Front bumper cover remove+reinstall
6329 1900
90 TU
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Receiver drier replace
8755 5565
70 TU
Expansion valve remove+reinstall
8770 1900
40 TU
Air conditioner clean
8701 2950
110 TU
Cooling fan housing remove and reinstall
1920 1915
70 TU
Refrigerant drain+fill
8703 1700
50 TU
N280 refrigerant regulating valve remove and
reinstall (debris on filter screen found)
8734 9999
50 TU
A/C compressor remove+reinstall
8734 1915
110 TU
Front bumper cover remove+reinstall
6329 1900
90 TU
Receiver drier replace
8755 5565
70 TU
Expansion valve remove+reinstall
8770 1900
40 TU
Air conditioner clean
8701 2950
110 TU
Refrigerant drain+fill
8703 1700
50 TU
N280 refrigerant regulating valve remove and
reinstall (debris on filter screen found)
8734 9999
50 TU
A/C compressor remove+reinstall
8734 1917
90 TU
Front bumper cover remove+reinstall
6329 1900
90 TU
Receiver drier replace
8755 5567
70 TU
Expansion valve remove+reinstall
8770 1900
40 TU
Air conditioner clean
8701 2950
110 TU
GFF
0150 0000
Time stated on
diagnostic
protocol
S3:
A3 2.0 TDI:
Diagnostic Time:
(Max 100 TU)
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion
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Technical Service Bulletin
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi
Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2038023/5
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
Part
Number
Part Description
Quantity
ROB134APF
1
Robinair A/C Service Unit
VAS
6337/1A
1
Air Conditioning Flush Tool
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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
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VAS 6338/3
1
Refrigerant Circuit Adapter 3
VAS 6338/12
1
Refrigerant Circuit Adapter 12
VAS 6338/38
1
Refrigerant Circuit Adapter 38
5Q0260839A
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N280 Refrigerant Regulating Valve
-or- (if A/C compressor is necessary)
G 052300A2
0.2
Oil for refrigerant compressor - Denso
G 052154A2
0.2
Oil for refrigerant compressor - Sanden
5Q0820803F Air conditioner compressor
1
4D0260749B Seal ring
1
4E0260749A Seal ring
1
8E0260749C Seal ring
1
4E0260749B Seal ring
1
5Q0898850A Set of round seals
1
5Q0298403A Drier insert with mounting parts
1
-or- (depending on condenser version)
5Q0298403B Drier insert with mounting parts
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Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2038023) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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