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Workshop Manual
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Auxiliary/supplementary heater
Edition 12.2018

Service Department. Technical Information

 Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

Repair Group
00 - Technical data
82 - Auxiliary heating

Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.

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Contents

00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Type plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Notes on operation of auxiliary/supplementary heater on vehicles with diesel engine . . . . 2
1.3 Notes on operation of auxiliary/supplementary heater with biofuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Starting conditions for auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Notes on auxiliary heater operation - vehicles with high-voltage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Safety precautions when working on high-voltage vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Safety precautions when working on the fuel system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during a road test . . . . 10
2.6 Safety precautions when working on the cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.7 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . 10
3 Repair instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Rules for cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3 Contact corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Checking heating output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.5 Notes on general repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.6 Routing and attaching lines and wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

82 - Auxiliary heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1 Overview of fitting locations - auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 Auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.1 Overview of fitting locations - auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.2 Removing and installing auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.3 Bleeding coolant circuit of auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.4 Exploded view - attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.5 Removing and installing air intake silencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.6 Removing and installing circulation pump V55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.7 Removing and installing exhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.8 Removing and installing bracket for auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.9 Removing and installing covers for auxiliary heater control unit J364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.10 Dismantling and assembling heater unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.11 Exploded view - components inside auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.12 Dismantling and assembling burner unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.13 Removing and installing glow plug with flame monitor Q8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2.14 Removing and installing temperature sensor G18 and overheating sensor G189 . . . . . . 40
2.15 Pin assignment for auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3 Coolant circuit with auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.1 Connection diagram for coolant hoses (vehicles with auxiliary/supplementary heating) . . 44
4 Fuel supply system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.1 Overview of fitting locations - fuel supply system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.2 Checking CO2 content in exhaust gas of auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.3 Checking fuel delivery rate of metering pump V54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.4 Removing and installing metering pump V54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4.5 Checking metering pump V54 with end sealing valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
5 Auxiliary/supplementary heater control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.1 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
5.2 Switching auxiliary/supplementary heater on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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6 Further control components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

6.1 Removing and installing ambient temperature sensor G17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.2 Remote control receiver for auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.3 Functional description of remote control for auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6.4 Renewing battery in remote control for auxiliary/supplementary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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00 – Technical data
1 General notes
(ARL006209; Edition 12.2018)
⇒ “1.1 Type plates”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Notes on operation of auxiliary/supplementary heater on
vehicles with diesel engine”, page 2
⇒ “1.3 Notes on operation of auxiliary/supplementary heater with
biofuel”, page 2
⇒ “1.4 Starting conditions for auxiliary/supplementary heater”,
page 3
⇒ “1.5 Notes on auxiliary heater operation - vehicles with high-
voltage system”, page 5

1.1 Type plates

Type plate on auxiliary heater

Factory label duplicate for auxiliary heater

Note

♦ The most important technical data are entered in the top sec‐
tion of the factory label.
♦ There are different types of factory labels and type plates; the
above illustrations show the type plate and factory label that
were valid at the start of production.
♦ If the auxiliary heater is renewed, the factory label duplicate
must be checked and renewed if necessary.
♦ The year of initial commissioning is entered below the techni‐
cal data.
♦ The “Genuine replacement part” type plate must indicate the
year of initial commissioning.
♦ It is not necessary to renew the heat exchanger on auxiliary
heaters after 10 years. German legislation only requires the
heat exchanger to be renewed on air heaters; it is therefore
not necessary to renew the heat exchanger on this auxiliary
heater.
♦ A second type plate (duplicate) is attached to the bonnet on
the right side of the engine compartment (as seen in direction
of travel). If there is any doubt about the type of auxiliary heater
installed, always observe the type plate attached to the auxil‐
iary heater itself.

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1.2 Notes on operation of auxiliary/supple‐

mentary heater on vehicles with diesel
engine

Note

♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.

At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine, the supplementary heating function is provided by the
auxiliary air heater element - Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and air conditioning unit (front); Exploded
view - heater and air conditioning unit .
♦ An electric supplementary heater is currently only available for
vehicles with TDI engine ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.
87 ; Front heater and air conditioning unit; Exploded view -
heater and air conditioning unit .
♦ Currently a supplementary heater is not planned for vehicles
with petrol engine.
♦ On vehicles with TDI engine, the electric supplementary heat‐
er ( auxiliary air heater element - Z35- ) is activated via the
engine control unit. The control units exchange the relevant
information via the data bus ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in the
“Guided Fault Finding” function and ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
electrical fault-finding and fitting locations .
♦ On vehicles with supplementary heater function, the auxiliary
heater is currently not activated. On these vehicles, an auxili‐
ary air heater element - Z35- is fitted in the heater and air
conditioning unit ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Heater and air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater
and air conditioning unit .
♦ If an auxiliary heater is operated with the wrong type of fuel at
low outside temperatures (e.g. with “summer diesel” at tem‐
peratures below 0 °C), malfunctions may occur in the opera‐
tion of the auxiliary heater (no flame or flame interruption) due
to the physical properties of the fuel (reduced fluidity at outside
temperatures below 0 °C).

1.3 Notes on operation of auxiliary/supple‐

mentary heater with biofuel

Note

Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available. At

the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be operated as
a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel engine, the
supplementary heating function is provided by the auxiliary air
heater element - Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Heater and air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater
and air conditioning unit .

If a fuel type (diesel or petrol) with a percentage of biofuel (bio‐

diesel or ethanol) that is too high is used, there may be problems
with the operation of the auxiliary heater.
Reason:
♦ If the auxiliary heater is operated with ethanol (bioethanol), the
fuel supply system or the auxiliary heater might be damaged
due to the properties of this fuel type.

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♦ If the auxiliary heater is operated with biofuel (biodiesel) in low

outside temperatures, malfunctions may occur in the operation
of the auxiliary/supplementary heater (no flame or flame in‐
terruption) due to the physical properties of the fuel type
(reduced fluidity).
♦ If the auxiliary heater is operated with biofuel (biodiesel), de‐
posits may form in the combustion chamber of the auxiliary
heater (in burner element) due to the properties of this fuel
type. These deposits can cause combustion problems if the
vehicle is run with biofuel for lengthy periods (no flame and
deflagration in combustion chamber).

Note

♦ The percentage of biofuel in commercial fuel does not have

any effect on the operation of the auxiliary heater (currently,
in the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany, diesel has
up to 5% biodiesel, and petrol has up to 10% ethanol).
♦ Biofuel (biodiesel) is produced by transforming (esterifying)
various types of vegetable oil (soy oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil
etc.).
♦ Usually, vegetable oil methyl ester consists of a mixture of
various base oils transformed to biofuel (biodiesel) by esteri‐
fication. Mostly only rapeseed oil is used as the base oil used
for rapeseed oil methyl ester.

1.4 Starting conditions for auxiliary/supple‐

mentary heater

Note

♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.

At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine (without high-voltage system), the supplementary
heating function is provided by the auxiliary air heater element
- Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and
air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater and air
conditioning unit .
♦ A high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is fitted on vehicles with
high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron). -Z115- is activated by
the air conditioner operating unit -J255- if additional heat out‐
put is required to attain the specified temperature in the pas‐
senger compartment ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Repair instructions , ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/
MMI Operating Manual .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system which feature an auxili‐
ary heater as an optional extra, the auxiliary heater or high-
voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is activated (possibly also as a
supplementary heater) in coordination between the air condi‐
tioner operating unit -J255- , the battery regulation control unit
- J840- and the control unit for high-voltage battery charging
unit - J1050- (fitted in the power and control electronics for
electric drive - JX1- ). For further information, refer to
⇒ page 5 .

♦ Engine type OK (diesel/petrol)

♦ Specified/actual comparison OK
♦ Battery condition OK: no deactivation due to low voltage

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♦ Sufficient fuel in fuel tank

♦ No crash deactivation
♦ No event memory entries blocking start procedure
♦ Transport mode not activated

Note

♦ The settings on the air conditioner control unit -J255- influence

the operation of the auxiliary heater (auxiliary heating or aux‐
iliary ventilation mode, time required for auxiliary heating
mode etc.) ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Op‐
erating Manual .
♦ If the “Final control diagnosis” function is performed in the air‐
bag system, the airbag control unit - J234- transmits a crash
deactivation signal via the data bus. As soon as the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- detects this signal, the auxiliary
heater is switched off and remains disabled until the shut-off
criterion has been deleted in -J364- (read out event memory
of -J364- , ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding”
mode).

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1.5 Notes on auxiliary heater operation - ve‐

hicles with high-voltage system

Note

♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, you will find the function

“Auxiliary air conditioner” on the Multi Media Interface (MMI),
where you can display and select the various functions of the
auxiliary heater (via the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- or
the auxiliary heater fitted as an optional extra), the auxiliary
ventilation and the cooling for the passenger compartment (via
the air conditioner)
⇒ “1 Overview of fitting locations - auxiliary/supplementary
heater”, page 17 , ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/
MMI Operating Manual .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron) which
feature an auxiliary heater as an optional extra, the air condi‐
tioner operating unit -J255- determines whether any heat out‐
put is required to attain the temperature specified for the
passenger compartment (similarly to vehicles without high-
voltage system). -J255- receives the request to switch the
auxiliary heater or the auxiliary ventilation on or off via the data
bus for the Multi Media Interface (MMI, control unit for front
display and information control panel - J523- ) or from control
unit 1 for information electronics - J794- (e.g. via a mobile
phone on vehicles with “Audi connect services”) ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations, ⇒ Own‐
er's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system which feature an auxili‐
ary heater as an optional extra, the passenger compartment
can be ventilated, heated with the high-voltage heater (PTC)
- Z115- or the auxiliary heater or cooled with the air conditioner
when ambient temperatures are high via the “Auxiliary air con‐
ditioner” function. For further information on operating the air
conditioner (if the passenger compartment needs to be
cooled), refer to ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ;
General information ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/
MMI Operating Manual .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system which do not feature an
auxiliary heater as an optional extra, the passenger compart‐
ment can be ventilated, heated with the high-voltage heater
(PTC) - Z115- or cooled with the air conditioner when ambient
temperatures are high via the “Auxiliary air conditioner” func‐
tion. For further information, refer to ⇒ Heating, air condition‐
ing; Rep. gr. 00 ; General information ⇒ Owner's Manual and
⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ If the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function is activated and the air
conditioner control unit -J255- determines that heat output
mode is necessary, various control units are interrogated by -
J255- via the data bus, e.g. the battery regulation control unit
- J840- (fitted in the hybrid battery unit - AX1- ) and the control
unit for high-voltage battery charging unit - J1050- (fitted in the
power and control electronics for electric drive - JX1- ). If -
J255- is informed that the hybrid battery unit - AX1- is charged
sufficiently, that enough energy is available to operate the
high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- and that there is enough
fuel in the fuel tank, -J255- activates -Z115- or the auxiliary
heater, depending on the ambient temperature. As a general
rule, the auxiliary heater is only activated at ambient temper‐
atures below -10 °C. If the ambient temperature is above -10 °
C, the heat output provided by -Z115- is generally sufficient to
warm the passenger compartment.

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♦ To ensure that the vehicle always operates reliably after the

passenger compartment has been heated, ventilated or
cooled via the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function, the hybrid
battery unit - AX1- must be sufficiently charged and there must
be enough fuel in the fuel tank so that the “Auxiliary air condi‐
tioner” function for heating, ventilating or cooling the passen‐
ger compartment is activated by the air conditioner control unit
-J255- . Reason: Energy is drawn from the hybrid battery unit
- AX1- via the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function. It must then
be possible to start the engine so that the vehicle can be
moved reliably even after the charge level of -AX1- has been
reduced ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Oper‐
ating Manual .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, auxiliary heating mode
is not possible when the ignition is switched on (or the engine
is running) as the auxiliary heater is incorporated in the coolant
circuit. On these vehicles, the high-voltage heater (PTC) -
Z115- is activated instead of the auxiliary heater.
♦ So that the passenger compartment can be heated or venti‐
lated via the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function or cooled via
the air conditioner if ambient temperatures are high, the air
conditioner operating unit -J255- starts up and activates fur‐
ther components (e.g. the fresh air blower - V2- , various air
conditioner control motors, the high-voltage heater (PTC) -
Z115- or the auxiliary heater (if fitted) for heating the passen‐
ger compartment and the electrical air conditioner compressor
- V470- for cooling the passenger compartment).
♦ It is not possible to operate the auxiliary heater while the hybrid
battery unit - AX1- is being charged via the control unit for high-
voltage battery charging unit - J1050- (fitted in the power and
control electronics for electric drive - JX1- ). If the auxiliary
heater is required for the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function,
the air conditioner control unit -J255- activates the high-volt‐
age heater (PTC) - Z115- (the auxiliary heater is not activated).
♦ So that the coolant heated up by -Z115- is conveyed through
the air conditioner heat exchanger, the coolant pump for high-
temperature circuit - V467- , the coolant changeover valve 2 -
N633- and the coolant valve for gearbox - N488- must also be
activated (by the corresponding engine control unit). To en‐
sure that the coolant flows in the right direction, the non-return
valves fitted in the coolant circuit must also be installed cor‐
rectly and they must operate correctly. For further information,
refer to ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Coolant
circuit , ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Connection
diagram - coolant hoses , ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations.
♦ So that the coolant heated up by the auxiliary heater is con‐
veyed through the air conditioner heat exchanger, the circu‐
lation pump - V55- must also be activated (by the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- ). To ensure that the coolant flows
in the right direction, the non-return valves fitted in the coolant
circuit must also be installed correctly and they must operate
correctly. For further information, refer to
⇒ “3.1 Connection diagram for coolant hoses (vehicles with
auxiliary/supplementary heating)”, page 44 , ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses ,
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
cations.

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♦ If -J255- is informed that the hybrid battery unit - AX1- is not

sufficiently charged and therefore that not enough energy is
available to heat, ventilate or cool the passenger compartment
via the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function, or that there is not
enough fuel in the fuel tank, -J255- does not activate the “Aux‐
iliary air conditioner” function (this means that -Z115- and the
“Auxiliary heater” function are also not activated) ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”), ⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations, ⇒ Owner's
Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ Vehicles with high-voltage system are currently not available
with a remote control for the auxiliary heater. On vehicles with
high-voltage system, the auxiliary heater / auxiliary ventilation
(or the air conditioner) can be switched on and off via the
“Auxiliary air conditioner” function using a mobile phone and
the optional “Audi connect services” (and control unit 1 for in‐
formation electronics - J794- ) rather than a remote control ⇒
Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Telephone system; Layout -
telephone , ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations, ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/
MMI Operating Manual .

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2 Safety precautions
⇒ “2.1 Safety precautions when working on high-voltage vehi‐
cles”, page 8
⇒ “2.2 Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-
voltage components”, page 9
⇒ “2.3 Safety precautions when working on the fuel system”, page
9
⇒ “2.4 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/
stop system”, page 10
⇒ “2.5 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring in‐
struments during a road test”, page 10
⇒ “2.6 Safety precautions when working on the cooling system”,
page 10
⇒ “2.7 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with auxiliary/
supplementary heater”, page 10

2.1 Safety precautions when working on high-voltage vehicles

High voltage! Danger to life!
The voltage levels in the high-voltage system constitute a safety
hazard. Danger of severe or fatal injuries from electric shock.
– Persons with life-sustaining or other electronic medical devi‐
ces in or on their body must not perform any work on the high-
voltage system. Such medical devices include internal anal‐
gesic pumps, implanted defibrillators, pacemakers, insulin
pumps and hearing aids.
– The high-voltage system must be de-energised by a suitably
qualified person.

Risk of injury - engine may start unexpectedly

It is difficult to determine whether the drive system of an electric
vehicle or hybrid vehicle is active. Moving parts can trap or draw
in parts of the body.
– Switch off ignition.
– Place ignition key outside vehicle.

Risk of damage to high-voltage wiring

Incorrect handling may result in damage to the insulation of high-
voltage wires or high-voltage connectors.
– Never use high-voltage wiring or high-voltage connectors as
a support.
– Never prop tools against high-voltage wiring or high-voltage
connectors.
– Never bend or kink high-voltage wiring.
– Pay attention to coding when connecting high-voltage con‐
nections.

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Risk of injury if auxiliary air conditioner is activated

On electric and hybrid vehicles, the auxiliary air conditioner can
switch itself on if it has been activated. The radiator fans can start
up automatically and trap or draw in parts of the body.
– Deactivate auxiliary air conditioner.

2.2 Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components

High voltage! Danger to life!
The voltage levels in the high-voltage system constitute a safety
hazard. Danger of severe or fatal injuries from electric shock if
high-voltage components or high-voltage wiring are damaged.
– Carry out visual check of high-voltage components and high-
voltage wiring.
– Never use cutting/forming tools or other sharp-edged imple‐
ments.
– Never perform work using welding, brazing, thermal bonding
or hot air.

2.3 Safety precautions when working on the fuel system

Risk of injury - fuel system operates under high pressure.
The fuel system is pressurised. There is a risk of injury as fuel
may spray out.
Before opening the fuel system:
– Put on safety goggles.
– Put on protective gloves.
– Release pressure (wrap a clean cloth around connection and
open connection carefully).

Risk of fire due to escaping fuel

If the battery is connected, the door contact switch activates the
fuel pump when the driver's door is opened. Escaping fuel may
ignite, causing a fire.
– Before opening the fuel system, disconnect power supply to
fuel pump.

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2.4 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/stop system

Risk of injury - engine may start unexpectedly
The engine can start unexpectedly if the vehicle's start/stop sys‐
tem is activated. A message in the instrument cluster indicates
whether the start/stop system is activated.
– To deactivate the start/stop system, switch off the ignition.

2.5 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during
a road test
Risk of injury if test equipment is not secured
If an accident occurs and the front passenger's airbag is triggered,
test equipment which is not secured adequately may be catapul‐
ted through the vehicle with potentially serious consequences.
– Secure test equipment on the rear seat with a strap.
Or
– Have a second mechanic operate test equipment on the rear
seat.

2.6 Safety precautions when working on the cooling system

Risk of scalding as hot coolant can escape
The cooling system is under pressure when the power unit is hot.
Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
– Put on protective gloves.
– Put on safety goggles.
– Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open care‐
fully to release pressure.

2.7 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with auxiliary/supplementary

heater
Danger of accident and injury if the timer for the auxiliary/supple‐
mentary heater is activated
If the timer for the auxiliary/supplementary heater is activated, the
auxiliary/supplementary heater may switch itself on. This may re‐
sult in poisoning from exhaust gases and burn injuries from hot
auxiliary/supplementary heater components; there is a risk of fire
and explosion due to high temperatures.
– Deactivate timer for auxiliary/supplementary heater.

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Risk of fire and explosion from auxiliary/supplementary heater

In areas where there is a danger of fire and explosion, a fire or
explosion may be caused by a spark or high temperatures in the
auxiliary/supplementary heater. Risk of burn injuries.
– Switch off auxiliary/supplementary heater in areas where there
is a danger of fire/explosion.

Danger from toxic exhaust gases

Auxiliary/supplementary heater produces toxic exhaust gases.
There is a risk of poisoning and of damage to the respiratory tract.
– In enclosed spaces, only switch on the auxiliary/supplemen‐
tary heater if there is an exhaust extraction system.
– In enclosed spaces without an exhaust extraction system,
switch off the auxiliary/supplementary heater.

Vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles)

Working with ignition switched on or high-voltage system active
– To minimise the number of automatic engine starts when the
vehicle's drive system is active during test and measurement
work, charge the vehicle batteries e.g. with the battery
charger 60A - VAS 5904- in battery standby mode ⇒ Electrical
system; General information; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging
battery and ⇒ 4-cylinder direct injection engine (1.2, 1.4 ltr. 4-
valve TFSI EA 211); Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions; Safety
precautions when working on high-voltage vehicles .
– For test and measurement work that requires the vehicle's
drive system to be active (READY) or the ignition to be switch‐
ed on, move the selector lever to position “P”, activate the
parking brake and take care to keep well clear of the engine
when it is running. Set up any tools needed so that they cannot
come into contact with moving parts.

Note

♦ Also move the selector lever to position “P” and activate the
parking brake before performing test and measurement work
for which the ignition must be switched on but where the ve‐
hicle's drive system does not need to be active (READY).
♦ The status of the drive system (READY) is shown by the con‐
trol unit in dash panel insert - J285- via the “power meter” ⇒
Owner's Manual .
♦ Activating and deactivating drive system ⇒ Owner's Manual
(note display of control unit in dash panel insert - J285- ).

All vehicles
♦ Before starting repair work on auxiliary heater:
– Interrupt power and fuel supply for auxiliary/supplementary
heater (e.g. by removing fuse for auxiliary/supplementary
heater) ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations.

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♦ After completing the repair work on the auxiliary heater or fuel

system, check the operation of the auxiliary heater.
♦ After completing the repair work on the auxiliary heater, read
out the event memory ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
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3 Repair instructions
⇒ “3.1 Rules for cleanliness”, page 13
⇒ “3.2 General notes”, page 13
⇒ “3.3 Contact corrosion”, page 15
⇒ “3.4 Checking heating output”, page 15
⇒ “3.5 Notes on general repairs”, page 15
⇒ “3.6 Routing and attaching lines and wiring”, page 16

3.1 Rules for cleanliness

♦ Thoroughly clean all joints and connections and the surround‐
ing areas before disconnecting.
♦ Place parts that have been removed on a clean surface (use
sheeting or paper, not fluffy cloths) and cover them over.
♦ Carefully cover or seal open components if repairs cannot be
carried out immediately.
♦ Only install clean components:
– Replacement parts should only be unpacked immediately prior
to installation.
– Do not use parts that have been stored without their packaging
(e.g. in toolboxes).
♦ When fuel system is open:
– Do not work with compressed air.
– Do not move vehicle.
– Do not start engine.
– Do not switch on auxiliary heater (also applies to switching on
via “Basic setting” function of Guided Fault Finding) ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
– For further safety precautions, refer to ⇒ Fuel supply system;
Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions; Safety precautions when
working on the fuel supply system (Fuel supply system, Safety
precautions; Safety precautions when working on the fuel sup‐
ply system).

3.2 General notes

• Disconnect negative and positive terminals of battery - A- be‐
fore starting electric welding work on the vehicle ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting
battery .
• If coolant has been drained, bleed auxiliary heater after filling
cooling system ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling system and
⇒ “2.3 Bleeding coolant circuit of auxiliary heater”,
page 30 .
• If parts of the fuel system have been removed or renewed,
make sure that all components used for the fuel take-off to the
auxiliary heater are properly installed. The auxiliary heater
must then be switched on and operated at full load for at least
10 minutes to make sure that the fuel line is bled completely;
the auxiliary heater must be checked for correct operation.
• After performing repairs in the vicinity of the fuel line to the
auxiliary heater, check that:
♦ There is no air in the fuel line to the auxiliary heater.

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♦ The fuel lines are flush with the underbody and protected
against mechanical damage.
♦ The fuel line to the auxiliary heater is protected against heat
which could affect its operation.
♦ The fuel line does not make contact with components which
can become hot.

Note

Air in the fuel supply to the auxiliary heater can lead to problems
in auxiliary heater operation. To stop air from being drawn in by
the metering pump - V54- and conveyed to the auxiliary heater
when the auxiliary heater is first switched on after performing re‐
pairs on the fuel tank or the fuel delivery unit, the fuel take-off pipe
must be filled with fuel (bled) after performing repairs in this area
⇒ “4.1.6 Bleeding fuel line to metering pump V54 (filling with fuel)”,
page 61 .

• When performing repair work in the area of the fuel delivery

unit, make sure that the fuel take-off pipe for the auxiliary
heater is routed correctly in the fuel tank. If the take-off pipe is
not routed correctly, the metering pump - V54- may only supply
fuel if the fuel tank is completely full; if this is not the case, no
fuel is supplied and the auxiliary heater is deactivated due to
a fault
⇒ “4.1.5 Installing riser in fuel delivery unit”, page 59 .
• After components of the fuel system have been removed and
installed, the auxiliary heater must be switched on and oper‐
ated at full load for at least 10 minutes to make sure that the
fuel line is bled completely.
• If there is not enough fuel in the fuel tank (fuel gauge in control
unit in dash panel insert - J285- in “red zone”), the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- does not switch on the auxiliary
heater (activation prohibited via the data bus due to a lack of
fuel) ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
ded Fault Finding”).
• Before the auxiliary heater is switched on and while it is being
operated, the auxiliary heater control unit - J364- interrogates
the data bus diagnostic interface - J533- and onboard supply
control unit - J519- via the data bus. As soon as the onboard
supply control unit - J519- transmits a request for energy sav‐
ing because the battery is no longer sufficiently charged or
because the voltage of the electrical system is insufficient, the
auxiliary heater control unit - J364- switches off the auxiliary
heater ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

Note

♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.

At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater.
♦ On vehicles with a diesel engine, the supplementary heating
function is provided by the auxiliary air heater element - Z35-
⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and air
conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater and air con‐
ditioning unit .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, the supplementary
heating function is provided by the high-voltage heater (PTC)
- Z115- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Overview of
fitting locations - air conditioner; Overview of fitting locations -
components not located in passenger compartment .

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3.3 Contact corrosion

♦ Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable fasteners are used
(e.g. bolts, nuts, washers, etc.).
♦ For this reason, only fasteners with a special surface coating
are fitted.
♦ In addition, all rubber and plastic parts and all adhesives are
made of non-conductive materials.
♦ Always fit new components if you are not sure that the old
components are suitable ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Please note:
♦ We recommend using only genuine replacement parts; these
have been tested and are compatible with aluminium.
♦ We recommend using Audi Genuine Accessories.
♦ Damage caused by contact corrosion is not covered by the
warranty.

3.4 Checking heating output

♦ Checking operation and heating output of auxiliary heater
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)
♦ Checking heat output of air conditioner ⇒ Heating, air condi‐
tioning; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair notes; Checking heating output
(Heating, air conditioning, Repair notes, checking heating out‐
put).

3.5 Notes on general repairs

Vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles)
Working with ignition switched on or high-voltage system active
– To minimise the number of automatic engine starts when the
vehicle's drive system is active during test and measurement
work, charge vehicle batteries e.g. with the battery charger
60A - VAS 5904- in battery standby mode ⇒ Electrical system;
General information; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery .
– For test and measurement work that requires the vehicle's
drive system to be active (READY) or the ignition to be switch‐
ed on, move the selector lever to position “P”, activate the
parking brake and take care to keep well clear of the engine
when it is running. Set up any tools needed so that they cannot
come into contact with moving parts.

Note

♦ Also move the selector lever to position “P” and activate the
parking brake before performing test and measurement work
for which the ignition must be switched on but where the ve‐
hicle's drive system does not need to be active (READY).
♦ The status of the drive system (READY) is shown by the con‐
trol unit in dash panel insert - J285- via the “power meter” ⇒
Owner's Manual .
♦ Activating and deactivating drive system ⇒ Owner's Manual
(note display of control unit in dash panel insert - J285- ).

All vehicles
♦ Self-diagnosis for auxiliary heater ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”)

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♦ After installing a new auxiliary heater, always check coding

and adaption ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ If parts of the fuel system have been removed or renewed,
make sure that all components used for the fuel take-off to the
auxiliary heater are properly installed.
♦ Before removing the coolant hoses, mark them to avoid inter‐
changing them.

3.6 Routing and attaching lines and wiring

♦ To avoid interchanging components and to make sure the
components are re-installed in the original positions, mark e.g.
fuel lines, hydraulic fluid lines, vacuum lines, activated char‐
coal filter system lines and electrical wiring before removing
them. Make sketches or take photographs if necessary.
♦ To avoid damaging pipes, hoses and wiring, ensure sufficient
clearance from all moving or hot components in engine com‐
partment (limited space in engine compartment).
♦ After attaching, check the routing of the fuel lines and refrig‐
erant lines. They must be inserted in the retainers provided
and should not make contact with other components.

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82 – Auxiliary heating
1 Overview of fitting locations - auxili‐
ary/supplementary heater

Note

♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.

At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater.
♦ On vehicles with a diesel engine (without high-voltage sys‐
tem), the supplementary heating function is provided by the
auxiliary air heater element - Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and air conditioning unit (front); Exploded
view - heater and air conditioning unit .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, the supplementary
heating function is provided by the high-voltage heater (PTC)
- Z115- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Overview of
fitting locations - air conditioner; Overview of fitting locations -
components not located in passenger compartment .
♦ The following illustration shows the components of the auxili‐
ary heater for an Audi A3. With slight differences, this layout
also applies to the other versions in this model line (Audi A3
Sportback, Audi A3 Saloon etc.).
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron), the
high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- can be activated instead of
the auxiliary heater to heat up the passenger compartment.
For further information, refer to ⇒ page 5 .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, there are further com‐
ponents in the coolant circuit which influence the operation of
the auxiliary heater ⇒ page 44 .

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1 - Metering pump - V54-

❑ Fitting location: on fuel
tank ⇒ page 66
❑ Checking fuel supply for
auxiliary heater
⇒ page 52
❑ In some cases the me‐
tering pump - V54- will
tick audibly without de‐
livering any fuel be‐
cause there is air in the
suction hose. The con‐
trol unit will then switch
off permanently. Inter‐
rogate event memory
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”) ⇒ , self-diag‐
nosis for auxiliary heat‐
er. Erase event memory
and perform final control
diagnosis for auxiliary
heater.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 66
❑ Checking fuel delivery
rate ⇒ Vehicle diagnos‐
tic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”)

Note

-V54- is fitted in different locations

on vehicles with or without high-volt‐
age system ⇒ page 66 .

2 - Remote control receiver for

auxiliary heater - R64-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ page 80

Note

♦ For removing, remove luggage

compartment trim (right-side) ⇒
General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compart‐
ment trim panels; Removing and
installing luggage compartment
side trim .
♦ Different versions; pay attention
to correct version
⇒ “6.2.2 Allocation of hand-held
transmitter and remote control
receiver for auxiliary/supplemen‐
tary heater”, page 82 and ⇒
Electronic parts catalogue .
❑ Not on vehicles with high-voltage system

Note

♦ Vehicles with high-voltage sys‐

tem are currently not available
with a remote control for the aux‐
iliary heater.

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♦ On vehicles with high-voltage

system which feature “Audi con‐
nect services” as an optional ex‐
tra, the “Auxiliary heater / auxili‐
ary ventilation” function can be
switched on and off using a mo‐
bile phone and control unit 1 for
information electronics - J794- )
⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ;
Telephone system; Layout - tel‐
ephone , ⇒ Owner's Manual and
⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating
Manual .

3 - Roof aerial - R216-

❑ For vehicles with remote control
❑ Not on vehicles with high-voltage system

Note

♦ Removing and installing ⇒ Ra‐

dio, telephone, navigation; Rep.
gr. 91 ; Aerial systems; Over‐
view of fitting locations - aerial
systems
♦ Different versions; pay attention
to correct version ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage
system which feature “Audi con‐
nect services” as an optional ex‐
tra, the “Auxiliary heating / auxil‐
iary ventilation” (or auxiliary air
conditioner) function can be
switched on and off using a mo‐
bile phone. Depending on the
equipment fitted on these vehi‐
cles, the relevant information is
exchanged via various aerials
(e.g. GSM aerial - R205- or GSM
aerial 2 - R267- ) and control unit
1 for information electronics -
J794- ⇒ Communication; Rep.
gr. 91 ; Telephone system; Lay‐
out - telephone and ⇒ Radio,
telephone, navigation; Rep. gr.
91 ; Aerial systems; Overview of
fitting locations - aerial systems .

4 - Fuel delivery unit with connection for fuel take-off for auxiliary heater/ fuel gauge sender - G-
❑ Fitting location: under rear seat bench ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge
sender (Removing and installing fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender)
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender (Re‐
moving and installing fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender)
❑ Checking fuel supply for auxiliary heater ⇒ page 52
❑ Different fuel tanks and fuel delivery units depending on vehicle model ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr.
20 ; Fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender
5 - Multi Media Interface (MMI, control unit for front display and information control panel - J523- )
❑ The various functions for activating the auxiliary heater and auxiliary ventilation are entered via the Multi
Media Interface (MMI, control unit for front display and information control panel - J523- ) and indicated
in the corresponding display ⇒ page 74 .

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Note

♦ Various functions of the auxiliary

heater are adjusted on the Multi
Media Interface (MMI). In the
event of problems with the auxil‐
iary heater control function or
heat output, you should there‐
fore check these settings in the
MMI ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
Infotainment / MMI Operating In‐
structions
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage
system, you will find the “Auxili‐
ary air conditioner” function (in‐
stead of the “Auxiliary heating /
auxiliary ventilation” function) on
the Multi Media Interface (MMI);
here you can display and select
various functions of the auxiliary
heater, auxiliary ventilation and
air conditioner. For further infor‐
mation, refer to ⇒ page 5 , ⇒
Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotain‐
ment/MMI Operating Manual .
❑ Operation of auxiliary heater (in “Car” menu of Multi Media Interface (MMI), control unit for front display
and information control panel - J523- ) and corresponding displays are described in the corresponding
manual ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
❑ If there is not enough fuel in the fuel tank (fuel gauge in red zone), the auxiliary heater cannot be switched
on (tick in Multi Media Interface (MMI) ( control unit for front display and information control panel - J523- )
for “Immediate auxiliary heater activation” function and symbol for auxiliary heating mode cannot be
activated or disappear again) ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
❑ If there is not enough fuel in the fuel tank on vehicles with high-voltage system (fuel gauge in red zone)
or if the hybrid battery unit - AX1- is not sufficiently charged, the auxiliary heater cannot be switched on
or the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function cannot be activated (tick in Multi Media Interface (MMI) ( control
unit for front display and information control panel - J523- ) for “Immediate auxiliary heater activation”
function and symbol for auxiliary heating mode cannot be activated or disappear again) ⇒ Owner's
Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
6 - Air conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- )
❑ Activated via the data bus
❑ When the auxiliary heater is operated via the “Timer” function or the remote control (or “Audi connect
services”), this determines the start-up mode (auxiliary ventilation or auxiliary heating) ⇒ Heating, air
conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Operating and display unit; Overview of fitting locations - operating and display
unit and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
❑ Different versions depending on vehicle model ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .

Note

♦ Currently the auxiliary heater is

only offered in conjunction with
an automatic air conditioner ⇒
Audi sales literature .

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♦ On vehicles with high-voltage

system, if the Climatronic control
unit - J255- has determined that
auxiliary heating mode is re‐
quired to attain the desired tem‐
perature in the passenger com‐
partment, either the auxiliary
heater or the high-voltage heater
(PTC) - Z115- is activated (vari‐
ous other factors determine
which of the two is activated). For
further information, refer to
⇒ page 5 .

7 - Instrument cluster display

❑ If there is not enough fuel in the fuel tank (fuel gauge in red zone), the auxiliary heater cannot be switched
on (tick in Multi Media Interface (MMI) ( control unit for front display and information control panel - J523- )
for “Immediate auxiliary heater activation” function and symbol for auxiliary heating mode in display of
air conditioner control unit -J255- cannot be activated or disappear again) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”), ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
8 - Remote control for auxiliary heater
❑ Not on vehicles with high-voltage system
❑ For switching the “auxiliary heating” or “auxiliary ventilation” function of the auxiliary heater on and off
⇒ page 86
❑ Renewing battery in remote control ⇒ page 94
❑ Different versions; pay attention to correct version
⇒ “6.2.2 Allocation of hand-held transmitter and remote control receiver for auxiliary/supplementary
heater”, page 82 and ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
❑ Adapting remote control ⇒ page 84 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)
❑ Indication of fault status (e.g. “heating not possible”) on display of remote control ⇒ page 93

Note

On vehicles with high-voltage sys‐

tem which feature “Audi connect
services” as an optional extra, the
“Auxiliary heating / auxiliary
ventilation” (or “Auxiliary air condi‐
tioner”) function can be switched on
and off using a mobile phone. De‐
pending on the equipment fitted on
these vehicles, the relevant informa‐
tion is exchanged via various aerials
(e.g. GSM aerial - R205- or GSM
aerial 2 - R267- ) and control unit 1
for information electronics - J794- ⇒
Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Tel‐
ephone system; Layout - telephone
and ⇒ Radio, telephone, navigation;
Rep. gr. 91 ; Aerial systems; Over‐
view of fitting locations - aerial sys‐
tems .

9 - Ambient temperature sensor - G17-

❑ Checking: vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system - VAS 5051B-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Overview of fitting locations - air
conditioner; Overview of fitting locations - components not located in passenger compartment
10 - Circulation pump - V55-
❑ Fitting location: at auxiliary heater ⇒ page 23
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 33
11 - Exhaust silencer of auxiliary heater
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 34

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12 - Intake air noise insulation

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 32
13 - Auxiliary heater
❑ With auxiliary heater control unit - J364-
❑ Fitting location: on longitudinal member (front right)
❑ Different versions (for petrol/diesel versions and for vehicles with/without high-voltage system) ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue
❑ Exploded view of auxiliary heater ⇒ page 23
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 25
❑ Other components on auxiliary heater
⇒ “2.1 Overview of fitting locations - auxiliary/supplementary heater”, page 23 and
⇒ “2.11 Exploded view - components inside auxiliary/supplementary heater”, page 37

Note

After installing a new auxiliary heat‐

er, always check coding and adap‐
tion ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”).

14 - Factory label duplicate for auxiliary heater

❑ Indicates both technical data and auxiliary heater version ⇒ “1.1 Type plates”, page 1
❑ Bonded onto inside of bonnet

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2 Auxiliary/supplementary heater
⇒ “2.1 Overview of fitting locations - auxiliary/supplementary heat‐
er”, page 23
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing auxiliary/supplementary heater”,
page 25
⇒ “2.3 Bleeding coolant circuit of auxiliary heater”, page 30
⇒ “2.4 Exploded view - attachments”, page 31
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing air intake silencer”, page 32
⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing circulation pump V55 ”,
page 33
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing exhaust system”, page 34
⇒ “2.8 Removing and installing bracket for auxiliary/supplemen‐
tary heater”, page 35
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing covers for auxiliary heater control
unit J364 ”, page 36
⇒ “2.10 Dismantling and assembling heater unit”, page 37
⇒ “2.11 Exploded view - components inside auxiliary/supplemen‐
tary heater”, page 37
⇒ “2.12 Dismantling and assembling burner unit”, page 39
⇒ “2.13 Removing and installing glow plug with flame monitor Q8
”, page 40
⇒ “2.14 Removing and installing temperature sensor G18 and
overheating sensor G189 ”, page 40
⇒ “2.15 Pin assignment for auxiliary/supplementary heater”, page
41
⇒ “4.2 Checking CO2 content in exhaust gas of auxiliary/supple‐
mentary heater”, page 62

2.1 Overview of fitting locations - auxiliary/

supplementary heater

Note

Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available. At

the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be operated as
a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel engine, the
supplementary heating function is provided by the auxiliary air
heater element - Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Heater and air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater
and air conditioning unit .

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1 - Auxiliary heater
❑ With auxiliary heater
control unit - J364-
❑ Different versions (for
petrol/diesel versions
and for vehicles with/
without high-voltage
system) ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 25
❑ Other components of
auxiliary heater
⇒ “2.11 Exploded view -
components inside aux‐
iliary/supplementary
heater”, page 37
2 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 20 Nm
3 - Electrical connectors
4 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
5 - Exhaust system
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 34
6 - Circulation pump - V55-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 33
7 - Air intake silencer
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 32
8 - Exhaust clamp
❑ Depending on version

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2.2 Removing and installing auxiliary/sup‐

plementary heater

Note

♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.

At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine, the supplementary heating function is provided by the
auxiliary air heater element - Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and air conditioning unit (front); Exploded
view - heater and air conditioning unit .
♦ Different versions (for petrol/diesel versions and for vehicles
with/without high-voltage system) ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue
♦ If the coolant circuit is opened, it must be bled ⇒ Engine, me‐
chanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Draining and
filling cooling system .
♦ If the engine is warm, the cooling system is pressurised. Be‐
fore performing repair work, release the pressure if necessary
⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions; Safety
precautions when working on the cooling system (Engine, me‐
chanics, Safety precautions; Safety precautions when working
on the cooling system).
♦ After the auxiliary heater has been detached, it must be se‐
cured to the vehicle body with welding wire to prevent damage
to the coolant hoses.
♦ If the auxiliary heater is renewed, the factory label duplicate
must be checked and renewed if necessary
⇒ “1.1 Type plates”, page 1 .

Removing
Before starting repair work, perform the following steps:
– Connect ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester, select Diagnosis and
then Select own test , and start function “18 - Replace con‐
trol unit”.

Note

If possible, certain settings and adaption values for the auxiliary

heater that is to be renewed can be read out and stored via this
function. These values can then be stored and imported again for
the new auxiliary heater ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

– Switch off electrical equipment.

– On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch off (deactivate)
auxiliary air conditioner function ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
– Switch off auxiliary heating and ignition.

Note

All cable ties and other wiring harness fasteners detached or cut
open during the removal of the auxiliary heater must be re-at‐
tached in the same positions during installation.

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– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;

Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation .
– Remove front wheel housing liner (right-side) ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners .

WARNING

The exhaust system can become extremely hot. This can

cause injuries.
Danger of burns to hands and other parts of the body.
• Allow exhaust system to cool down.

– Detach exhaust silencer of auxiliary heater

⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing exhaust system”, page 34 .
– Place drip tray underneath.

WARNING

The cooling system is under pressure when the power unit is

hot. Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
Danger of scalding skin and other parts of the body.
• Put on protective gloves.
• Put on safety goggles.
• Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open
carefully to release pressure.

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– Clamp off coolant hoses with hose clamps up to 25 mm -

3094- , release O-type clips -1- and pull coolant hoses off
coolant pipes.
– Unfasten fuel line at clip -3-.

Note

Observe the safety precautions for working on the fuel supply

system
⇒ “2.3 Safety precautions when working on the fuel system”, page
9 and ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions;
Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system (Fuel
supply system, Safety precautions; Safety precautions when
working on the fuel supply system).

• If the securing nuts -2- are not readily accessible on account

of the headlight design, the headlights must be removed ⇒
Electrical system; Rep. gr. 94 ; Headlights .
– If fitted, move electrical wire clear at nuts -2-.
– Unscrew securing nuts -2-, detach auxiliary heater from lon‐
gitudinal member and hold in position.

WARNING

The fuel system is pressurised.

Risk of injury as fuel may spray out.
• Put on safety goggles.
• Put on protective gloves.
• Release pressure (wrap a clean cloth around connection
and open connection carefully).

– Unfasten O-type clip, pull fuel line -4- off auxiliary heater and
seal connection with a suitable plug.

Caution

Auxiliary heater control unit - J364- could be damaged.

Risk of overvoltage at connectors
Unplug 6-pin connector first.

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– Carefully swivel auxiliary heater towards rear and release and

detach connector -1- first and then connector -2-.
– Detach auxiliary heater and set down carefully.
Installing

Caution

Always observe the following when performing assembly work,

particularly in the engine compartment (confined space):
♦ Route lines of all types (e.g. fuel, coolant and refrigerant
lines) and electrical wires in the same way as they were
routed originally.
♦ Make sure there is enough clearance from all moving or
hot components.

Note

♦ If the auxiliary heater has been renewed, connect a ⇒ Vehicle

diagnostic tester and adjust various settings (e.g. “Pipe filling”)
in “Guided Fault Finding” mode before starting the auxiliary
heater for the first time.
♦ Different versions (for petrol/diesel versions and for vehicles
with/without high-voltage system) ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue

Install in reverse order of removal; note the following:

Tightening torques ⇒ page 23
– Install auxiliary heater and fit and secure coolant hoses (do not
open hose clamps up to 25 mm - 3094- ).

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– Release hose clip -3- and hold hose -4- so it points vertically
upwards.
– Open hose clamp -2- until coolant emerges from auxiliary
heater.
– Close hose clamp -2-.
– Open hose clamp -1- until coolant emerges from hose -4-.
– Close hose clamp -1-.
– Fit hose -4- and detach hose clamps up to 25 mm - 3094- .
– Use ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester to complete function “18 - Re‐
place control unit”.
– Bleed coolant circuit of auxiliary heater
⇒ “2.3 Bleeding coolant circuit of auxiliary heater”,
page 30 .

Note

If a large amount of air has entered the cooling system during

installation, the complete system should be bled ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling system .

– Interrogate and erase event memory ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic

tester.
– Start auxiliary heater and run at full load for at least 10 minutes
so that fuel line is bled completely and you can check operation
of auxiliary heater.

Note

On vehicles with high-voltage system, it may not be possible to

switch on the auxiliary heater via the Multi Media Interface (MMI);
this depends on the charge level of the hybrid battery unit - AX1-
and the ambient temperature. If -J255- is informed that the hybrid
battery unit - AX1- is charged sufficiently and that enough energy
is available to operate the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- and
if the ambient temperature is above approx. –10°C, -J255- acti‐
vates -Z115- (the auxiliary heater is not activated). In this case,
the auxiliary heater can be activated via the “Basic setting” func‐
tion, for example. For further information, refer to ⇒ page 5 and
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

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2.3 Bleeding coolant circuit of auxiliary heat‐

er

Note

♦ The removal and installation procedures for the auxiliary heat‐

er and the circulation pump - V55- described in this Workshop
Manual ensure that only a small quantity of air enters or re‐
mains in the coolant circuit. Therefore it is not necessary to
bleed the coolant circuit completely after removing and instal‐
ling the auxiliary heater or the circulation pump - V55- .
♦ However, if a large quantity of coolant has escaped due to
another problem, e.g. a leaking hose, or after coolant pipes
have been renewed, the coolant circuit must be bled com‐
pletely using the cooling system charge unit - VAS 6096- ⇒
Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
Draining and filling cooling system .
♦ After bleeding and filling the coolant circuit with the cooling
system charge unit - VAS 6096- , the auxiliary heater and the
circulation pump - V55- must be bled additionally as described
below.

Bleeding coolant circuit of auxiliary heater

Caution

The circulation pump - V55- must be filled with coolant to pre‐

vent the pump from being damaged irreparably when it is run
dry.

– Fill coolant expansion tank with coolant as far as upper mark.

– Activate circulation pump - V55- via final control diagnosis
function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “18 - Additional/auxiliary
heater, functions”. This will bleed coolant return from heat ex‐
changer in air conditioning unit to circulation pump - V55-
additionally.
– Set temperature on air conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ) to “HI” (for driver's and passenger's side).
– Switch on the “auxiliary heater” via the “AC” function in the
“Car” menu of the Multi Media Interface (MMI, control unit for
front display and information control panel - J523- ) ⇒ Info‐
tainment/MMI Operating Manual or e.g. via ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester in “18 - Additional/auxiliary heater, functions” via
“Basic setting”.
– Run auxiliary heater at full load for at least 2 minutes ( circu‐
lation pump - V55- will start up).

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Note

On vehicles with high-voltage system, it may not be possible to

switch on the auxiliary heater via the Multi Media Interface (MMI);
this depends on the charge level of the hybrid battery unit - AX1-
and the ambient temperature. If the Climatronic control unit -
J255- is informed that the hybrid battery unit - AX1- is charged
sufficiently and that enough energy is available to operate the
high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- and if the ambient temperature
is above approx. -10°C, the Climatronic control unit - J255- acti‐
vates the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- (the auxiliary heater
is not activated). In this case, the auxiliary heater can be activated
via the “Basic setting” function, for example. For further informa‐
tion, refer to ⇒ page 5 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “18 -
Supplementary/auxiliary heating functions”.

– Start engine and set temperature on the air conditioner oper‐

ating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) to “HI” (for driver's
and passenger's side).
– Run engine at high idling speed (approx. 2000 to 2500 rpm)
for at least 2 minutes.
– Switch off engine and auxiliary heater.

WARNING

The cooling system is under pressure when the power unit is

hot. Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
Danger of scalding skin and other parts of the body.
• Put on protective gloves.
• Put on safety goggles.
• Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open
carefully to release pressure.

– Check coolant level in coolant expansion tank and top up

coolant if necessary ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling system .

2.4 Exploded view - attachments

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1 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
2 - Bracket for auxiliary heater
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 35
3 - Auxiliary heater
4 - Hose clip
5 - Coolant hose
6 - Air intake silencer
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 32
7 - Circulation pump - V55-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 33
8 - Bracket for circulation pump
- V55- and air intake silencer
9 - Bolt
❑ For bracket for circula‐
tion pump - V55- and air
intake silencer
❑ 8 Nm
10 - Exhaust silencer
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 34
11 - Nut
❑ For exhaust silencer
❑ 20 Nm
12 - Exhaust clamp
❑ Depending on version
❑ Different versions
❑ Screw-type clip: 9 Nm

2.5 Removing and installing air intake si‐

lencer
Removing
– On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch off (deactivate)
auxiliary air conditioner function ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
– Switch off auxiliary heating and ignition.
– Remove front wheel housing liner (right-side) ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liner (Removing
and installing wheel housing liner).

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– Squeeze fastener -1- and pull air intake silencer with hose
-2- off connection on auxiliary heater.
Installing
– Slide hose with air intake silencer -2- onto intake connection
of auxiliary heater and insert clip -1- of air intake silencer in
bracket until it engages.

Note

Air intake silencer must not make contact with auxiliary heater
housing.

– Secure air intake silencer to bracket with spreader rivet.

Remaining installation steps are performed in reverse order of
removal.

2.6 Removing and installing circulation

pump - V55-
Removing
– On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch off (deactivate)
auxiliary air conditioner function ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
– Switch off auxiliary heating and ignition.
– Remove front wheel housing liner (right-side) ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liner (Removing
and installing wheel housing liner).
– Clamp off coolant hoses using hose clamps up to 25 mm -
3094- .

WARNING

The cooling system is under pressure when the power unit is

hot. Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
Danger of scalding skin and other parts of the body.
• Put on protective gloves.
• Put on safety goggles.
• Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open
carefully to release pressure.

– Unfasten hose clips -1- and pull coolant hoses off circulation
pump - V55- -2-.
– Unplug connector of circulation pump - V55- -3- at auxiliary
heater or at circulation pump - V55- (depending on version).
– Pull circulation pump - V55- -2- off bracket.
Installing

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– Slide circulation pump - V55- -2- onto bracket.

– Plug connector of circulation pump - V55- -3- in at auxiliary
heater (or at -V55- ); make sure it engages correctly.
– Fit bottom coolant hose.
– Open bottom hose clamps up to 25 mm - 3094- -arrow- until
coolant is up to top edge of circulation pump - V55- .
– Fit top coolant hose.
Remaining installation steps are performed in reverse order of
removal.
– If a lot of air entered cooling system during assembly, coolant
circuit must be bled
⇒ “2.3 Bleeding coolant circuit of auxiliary heater”, page 30 .
– Interrogate and erase event memory ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester.

Note

The counter for the operating time of the circulation pump - V55-
(depending on the version of the auxiliary heater control unit -
J364- ) must be reset after the circulation pump - V55- is renewed
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “18 - Additional/auxiliary heater,
functions”.

– Start auxiliary heater and run at full load for at least 10 minutes
so that fuel line is bled completely and you can check operation
of auxiliary heater.

Note

On vehicles with high-voltage system, it may not be possible to

switch on the auxiliary heater via the Multi Media Interface (MMI);
this depends on the charge level of the hybrid battery unit - AX1-
and the ambient temperature. If the Climatronic control unit -
J255- is informed that the hybrid battery unit - AX1- is charged
sufficiently and that enough energy is available to operate the
high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- and if the ambient temperature
is above approx. -10°C, the Climatronic control unit - J255- acti‐
vates the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- (the auxiliary heater
is not activated). In this case, the auxiliary heater can be activated
via the “Basic setting” function, for example. For further informa‐
tion, refer to
⇒ “1.5 Notes on auxiliary heater operation - vehicles with high-
voltage system”, page 5 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).

2.7 Removing and installing exhaust system

Removing

WARNING

The exhaust system can become extremely hot. This can

cause injuries.
Danger of burns to hands and other parts of the body.
• Allow exhaust system to cool down.

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– Switch off electrical equipment.

– On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch off (deactivate)
auxiliary air conditioner function ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
– Switch off auxiliary heating and ignition.
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation (Removing and installing noise
insulation).
– Remove charge air hose (depending on engine version) ⇒
Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded
view - charge air system .
– Remove front wheel housing liner (right-side) ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liner (Removing
and installing wheel housing liner).
– If fitted, release exhaust clamp -3-.
– Unscrew securing nut -1- from exhaust silencer.
– Turn exhaust silencer -2- anti-clockwise and pull it off heating
unit.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal; note the following.

Caution

Risk of short circuit in electrical wiring.

Exhaust system becomes very hot in heating mode - make
sure there is sufficient distance to other components.
Route exhaust system so that it cannot come into contact with
electrical wiring.

Tightening torques ⇒ page 31

2.8 Removing and installing bracket for aux‐

iliary/supplementary heater

Note

Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available. At

the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be operated as
a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel engine, the
supplementary heating function is provided by the auxiliary air
heater element - Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Heater and air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater
and air conditioning unit .

Removing
– Remove auxiliary heater ⇒ page 25 .

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– Remove bolts -2- and detach bracket -1-.

Installing
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

Note

When installing bracket -1-, pay attention to centring tabs.

Tightening torques ⇒ page 31

2.9 Removing and installing covers for aux‐

iliary heater control unit - J364-
Removing
– Remove auxiliary heater ⇒ page 25 .
– Mark installation position of coolant connecting pipes.
– Loosen bolt -1- and detach retaining plate -2- with coolant
connecting pipes.
– Unclip cover at locations marked with -arrows- and detach
cover over retaining tab -arrow A-.

– Detach cable cover -1- from blower housing.

– Unclip connector cover -2- -arrows- and detach.
Dismantling heater unit ⇒ page 37
Removing and installing glow plug with flame monitor - Q8-
⇒ page 40
Removing and installing temperature sensor - G18- and over‐
heating sensor - G189- ⇒ page 40
Installing
– Renew seals.

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– Check that seals -arrows- are not damaged and are seated
correctly.
– Check sealing surfaces for dirt and damage.
– Before installing cover, lightly coat seals with coolant.
– Remaining installation steps are performed in reverse order of
removal.
Tightening torques
⇒ “2.11 Exploded view - components inside auxiliary/supplemen‐
tary heater”, page 37

2.10 Dismantling and assembling heater unit

Dismantling
– Remove auxiliary heater ⇒ page 25 .
– Remove covers ⇒ page 36 .
– Release catch and unplug connector -1-.
– Release wire from clamp -2-.
– Loosen bolts -arrows- and pull heat exchanger from blower
housing in axial direction of bolted connection.
– Clean inside and outside of heat exchanger.
Dismantling and assembling burner unit ⇒ page 39
Assembling
– Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques ⇒ page 37

2.11 Exploded view - components inside aux‐

iliary/supplementary heater

Note

Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available. At

the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be operated as
a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel engine, the
supplementary heating function is provided by the auxiliary air
heater element - Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Heater and air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater
and air conditioning unit .

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1 - Bolt
❑ 7 Nm
❑ 3x
2 - Heat exchanger
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 37
3 - Seal
❑ Must be renewed each
time system is opened
❑ Note installation posi‐
tion
4 - Combustion tube
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 39
5 - Glow plug with flame moni‐
tor - Q8-
❑ Ensure that component
is seated correctly
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 40
6 - Cover for auxiliary heater
control unit - J364-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 36
7 - Cover
8 - Auxiliary heater control unit
- J364- with combustion air
blower - V6-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 37
❑ Checking operation
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester
❑ Starting up after installation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester

Note

Auxiliary heater control unit - J364-

and combustion air blower - V6- with
housing cannot be dismantled. Rea‐
son: Packing between auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- and hous‐
ing.

9 - Noise insulation
❑ Bonded into cover ⇒ Item 10 (page 38)
10 - Cover
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 36
11 - Coolant connecting pipe
❑ Mark installation position before detaching
12 - Seal
❑ Renew
❑ 2x

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13 - Retaining plate
14 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
15 - Coolant connecting pipe
❑ Mark installation position before detaching
16 - Temperature sensor - G18-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 40
❑ Checking ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
17 - Retaining spring
18 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
19 - Overheating sensor - G189-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 40
❑ Checking ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester

2.12 Dismantling and assembling burner unit

Dismantling
– Remove auxiliary heater ⇒ page 25 .
– Dismantle heater unit ⇒ page 37 .
– Detach gasket -1- from blower housing.
– Release and detach connector -2-.
– Pull grommet -3- out of blower housing onto combustion pipe
-4-, using only a little force, and at the same time lift burner
unit off vertically.
Assembling

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Renew gasket -1- and grommet -3-.

– Check sealing surfaces and clean if necessary.
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
– Make sure gasket -1- is positioned correctly and connector
-2- is engaged securely.

Caution

Risk of short circuit in connecting wires to glow plug with flame

monitor - Q8- .

2.13 Removing and installing glow plug with

flame monitor - Q8-
Removing
– Remove auxiliary heater ⇒ page 25 .
– Dismantle burner unit ⇒ page 39 .
– Release retaining spring -1- in direction of -arrow-.
– Detach retaining plate -2-.
– Pull out glow plug with flame monitor - Q8- -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
– Observe installation position of retaining spring -1- and retain‐
ing plate -2-.

Caution

Risk of short circuit in connecting wires to glow plug with flame

monitor - Q8- .

2.14 Removing and installing temperature

sensor - G18- and overheating sensor -
G189-
Removing
– Remove auxiliary heater ⇒ page 25 .

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– Remove covers ⇒ page 36 .

– Remove bolt -1- (4 Nm) and detach retaining spring -2-.
– Pull out temperature sensor - G18- -3- and overheating sensor
- G189- -4- using long-nose pliers.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
– Renew seals.
– Check sealing surfaces and clean if necessary.
– Before inserting sensors, coat seals with coolant.

– When assembling, make sure that retaining spring -2- is posi‐

tioned correctly.

Note

Sensors cannot be renewed separately.

2.15 Pin assignment for auxiliary/supplemen‐

tary heater

Note

Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available. At

the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be operated as
a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel engine, the
supplementary heating function is provided by the auxiliary air
heater element - Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Heater and air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater
and air conditioning unit .

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Connector Pin no. Pin designation

1 1 not used
2 Remove control receiver for
auxiliary heater - R64- (on ve‐
hicles without high-voltage
system ⇒ page 5 )
3 CAN bus (low)
4 not used
5 CAN bus (high)
6 Metering pump - V54-
2 1 Battery + (terminal 30)
2 Battery - (terminal 31)
3 1 Glow plug with flame monitor -
Q8- +
2 Glow plug with flame monitor -
Q8- -
4 1+3 Overheating sensor - G189-
2+4 Temperature sensor - G18-
5 1 Circulation pump - V55- +

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Connector Pin no. Pin designation

2 Circulation pump - V55- -

Note

Incorporation of auxiliary heater into vehicle electrical system

⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐
tions

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3 Coolant circuit with auxiliary/supple‐

mentary heater
⇒ “3.1 Connection diagram for coolant hoses (vehicles with aux‐
iliary/supplementary heating)”, page 44

3.1 Connection diagram for coolant hoses

(vehicles with auxiliary/supplementary
heating)
⇒ “3.1.1 Connection diagram - vehicles without high-voltage sys‐
tem”, page 44
⇒ “3.1.2 Connection diagram - vehicles with high-voltage system”,
page 46

3.1.1 Connection diagram - vehicles without

high-voltage system

Note

♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.

At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine, the supplementary heating function is provided by the
auxiliary air heater element - Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and air conditioning unit (front); Exploded
view - heater and air conditioning unit .
♦ Topping up coolant and bleeding coolant circuit ⇒ Rep. gr.
19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling sys‐
tem and ⇒ page 30
♦ For incorporation of heat exchanger for air conditioner and
auxiliary heater into engine coolant circuit refer to ⇒ Engine,
mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Connection
diagram - coolant hoses .

Note

The -arrows- indicate the direction of coolant flow.

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1 - Heat exchanger for heater

in air conditioning unit
❑ Incorporation of heat ex‐
changer into engine
coolant circuit ⇒ En‐
gine, mechanics; Rep.
gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
coolant; Connection di‐
agram - coolant hoses
2 - Auxiliary heater
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 25
3 - Circulation pump - V55-
❑ The circulation pump -
V55- is incorporated into
the auxiliary heater ho‐
ses.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 33

Note

♦ A start/stop system is available

as an optional extra for certain
engines.
♦ On vehicles with a start/stop sys‐
tem the circulation pump - V55-
of the auxiliary heater can be
activated during the stop func‐
tion by the auxiliary heater con‐
trol unit - J364- . The auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- is re‐
quested to switch on the circula‐
tion pump - J255- via the data
bus by the air conditioner oper‐
ating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - V55- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

4 - Coolant supply from engine

❑ Incorporation of auxiliary heater into engine coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses
5 - Coolant return to engine
❑ Incorporation of auxiliary heater into engine coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses

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3.1.2 Connection diagram - vehicles with

high-voltage system

Note

♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.

At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with high-voltage
system, the supplementary heating function is provided by the
high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Overview of fitting locations - air conditioner;
Overview of fitting locations - components not located in pas‐
senger compartment .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron), the
high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- can be activated instead of
the auxiliary heater to heat up the passenger compartment.
For further information, refer to ⇒ page 5 .
♦ Topping up coolant and bleeding coolant circuit ⇒ Engine,
mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Draining
and filling cooling system and ⇒ page 30
♦ For incorporation of heat exchanger for air conditioner and
auxiliary heater into engine coolant circuit refer to ⇒ Engine,
mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Connection
diagram - coolant hoses .

Note

The -arrows- indicate the direction of coolant flow.

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1 - Heat exchanger for heater

in air conditioning unit
❑ Incorporation of heat ex‐
changer into engine
coolant circuit ⇒ En‐
gine, mechanics; Rep.
gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
coolant; Connection di‐
agram - coolant hoses
2 - Non-return valve
❑ Fitted in coolant line be‐
tween high-voltage
heater (PTC) - Z115-
and air conditioner heat
exchanger
❑ Ensure correct installa‐
tion position and opera‐
tion
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Engine, mechanics;
Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant
pump/thermostat as‐
sembly

Note

♦ Prevents coolant from the auxili‐

ary heater from flowing back to
the engine (via the high-voltage
heater (PTC) - V467- ) while the
auxiliary heater is switched on
(with the engine stopped and/or
the coolant pump for high-tem‐
perature circuit - Z115- not run‐
ning).
♦ Ensure correct installation posi‐
tion and operation if there is a
problem with poor heat output
from the air conditioner in auxili‐
ary heating mode.
♦ Ensure correct installation posi‐
tion and operation if there is a
problem with poor heat output
from the air conditioner while the
auxiliary heater is switched on (if
the auxiliary heater rather than -
Z115- is activated to heat up the
coolant) ⇒ page 5 .

3 - High-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- (with high-voltage heater (PTC) control unit - J848- )
❑ Checking ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for air conditioner) and ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Overview of fitting locations - air
conditioner; Overview of fitting locations - components not located in passenger compartment
❑ Further information ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair instructions (information on high-
voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- and high-voltage heater (PTC) control unit - J848- )
4 - Coolant valve for gearbox - N488-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly
❑ Checking ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for engine) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations

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5 - Coolant supply to gearbox

❑ Incorporated into engine (and gearbox) coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses
6 - Coolant supply from engine
❑ Incorporated into engine coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
Connection diagram - coolant hoses
7 - Coolant return to engine
❑ Incorporated into engine coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
Connection diagram - coolant hoses
8 - Coolant changeover valve 2 - N633-
❑ Incorporated into engine coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
Connection diagram - coolant hoses
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly

Note

♦ -N633- is activated by the corre‐

sponding engine control unit
(e.g. by engine control unit -
J623- ) if heat output is reques‐
ted from the air conditioner and
the “Auxiliary heating mode”
function is active but the high-
voltage heater -Z115- is activa‐
ted instead of the auxiliary heat‐
er, or the vehicle is in electric
mode ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
Electrical fault finding and Fitting
locations and ⇒ Vehicle diagnos‐
tic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ Check correct installation posi‐
tion and operation if there is a
problem with insufficient heat
output from the air conditioner
with the auxiliary heater switch‐
ed off (with engine stopped and/
or running, regardless of wheth‐
er -Z115- is activated ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations and
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”).

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♦ So that the coolant heated up by

-Z115- is conveyed through the
air conditioner heat exchanger,
the coolant pump for high-tem‐
perature circuit - V467- and the
coolant valve for gearbox -
N488- must also be activated (by
the corresponding engine con‐
trol unit). To ensure that the cool‐
ant flows in the right direction,
the non-return valves fitted in the
coolant circuit must also be in‐
stalled correctly and they must
operate correctly. For further in‐
formation, refer to ⇒ Engine, me‐
chanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
system/coolant; Connection dia‐
gram - coolant hoses , ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow di‐
agrams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations.

9 - Coolant pump for high-temperature circuit - V467-

❑ Incorporated into engine coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
Connection diagram - coolant hoses
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly

Note

♦ -V467- is activated by the corre‐

sponding engine control unit
(e.g. by engine control unit -
J623- ) if heat output is being
requested by the air conditioner
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fitting loca‐
tions and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ Check correct installation posi‐
tion and operation if there is a
problem with insufficient heat
output from the air conditioner
with the auxiliary heater switch‐
ed off (with engine stopped and/
or running, regardless of wheth‐
er -Z115- is activated ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations and
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”).

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♦ So that the coolant heated up by

-Z115- is conveyed through the
air conditioner heat exchanger,
the coolant changeover valve 2 -
N633- and the coolant valve for
gearbox - N488- must also be
activated (by the corresponding
engine control unit). To ensure
that the coolant flows in the right
direction, the non-return valves
( ⇒ Item 2 (page 47) and
⇒ Item 11 (page 50) ) fitted in
the coolant circuit must be instal‐
led correctly and must operate
correctly. For further information,
refer to ⇒ Engine, mechanics;
Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
coolant; Connection diagram -
coolant hoses , ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”) and ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations.

10 - Coolant return from gearbox

❑ Incorporated into engine (and gearbox) coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses
11 - Non-return valve
❑ Depending on vehicle model, fitted in coolant line between air conditioner heat exchanger and circulation
pump - V55- (as illustrated) or in coolant line between auxiliary heater and air conditioner heat exchanger
⇒ Item 14 (page 51) .
❑ Ensure correct installation position and operation
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly

Note

♦ Prevents coolant from the auxili‐

ary heater from flowing back to
the engine while the auxiliary
heater is switched off (with the
engine running and/or the cool‐
ant pump for high-temperature
circuit - V467- running).
♦ Check correct installation posi‐
tion and operation if there is a
problem with poor heat output
from the air conditioner with the
auxiliary heater switched off
(with engine stopped and/or run‐
ning, regardless of whether -
Z115- and coolant pump for
high-temperature circuit - V467-
are activated).
♦ Ensure correct installation posi‐
tion and operation if there is a
problem with poor heat output
from the air conditioner while the
auxiliary heater is switched on (if
-Z115- rather than the auxiliary
heater itself is activated to heat
up the coolant) ⇒ page 5 .

12 - Circulation pump - V55-

❑ -V55- is incorporated into the auxiliary heater hoses.

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❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 33

Note

In electric mode, the circulation

pump - V55- of the auxiliary heater
can be activated by the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- while the
engine is not running. The auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- is reques‐
ted to switch on the circulation pump
- J255- via the data bus by the air
conditioner operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - V55- ) ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).

13 - Auxiliary heater
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 25

Note

On vehicles with high-voltage sys‐

tem, if -J255- has determined that
auxiliary heating mode is required to
attain the desired temperature in the
passenger compartment, either the
auxiliary heater or the high-voltage
heater (PTC) - Z115- is activated
(various other factors determine
which of the two is activated). For
further information, refer to
⇒ page 5 .

14 - Non-return valve
❑ Alternative fitting location if not fitted in ⇒ Item 11 (page 50)
❑ Further notes ⇒ Item 11 (page 50)

Note

Only fitted if non-return valve

⇒ Item 11 (page 50) is not fitted.

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4 Fuel supply system

⇒ “4.1 Overview of fitting locations - fuel supply system”,
page 52
⇒ “4.2 Checking CO2 content in exhaust gas of auxiliary/supple‐
mentary heater”, page 62
⇒ “4.3 Checking fuel delivery rate of metering pump V54 ”,
page 65
⇒ “4.4 Removing and installing metering pump V54 ”, page 66
⇒ “4.5 Checking metering pump V54 with end sealing valve”, page
71

4.1 Overview of fitting locations - fuel supply

system
⇒ “4.1.1 Components for fuel supply of auxiliary/supplementary
heater”, page 52
⇒ “4.1.2 Repairs to fuel supply system of auxiliary/supplementary
heater”, page 54
⇒ “4.1.3 Exploded view - fuel delivery unit”, page 55
⇒ “4.1.4 Fuel intake from fuel delivery unit”, page 57
⇒ “4.1.5 Installing riser in fuel delivery unit”, page 59
⇒ “4.1.6 Bleeding fuel line to metering pump V54 (filling with fuel)”,
page 61

4.1.1 Components for fuel supply of auxiliary/

supplementary heater

Note

The metering pump - V54- cannot be accessed on vehicles with

high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron) if the fuel tank is installed
⇒ page 66 . If necessary, the fuel line (and the corresponding
riser) to the metering pump - V54- must therefore be bled before
the fuel tank is installed (e.g. after working on the fuel delivery
unit) ⇒ page 61 .

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1 - Fuel delivery unit with con‐

nection for fuel take-off for aux‐
iliary heater
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Fuel supply system;
Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel deliv‐
ery unit/fuel gauge
sender (Exploded view -
fuel delivery unit/fuel
gauge sender)
❑ Fuel take-off from fuel
tank ⇒ page 59 and ⇒
Fuel supply system;
Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel deliv‐
ery unit/fuel gauge
sender (Exploded view -
fuel delivery unit/fuel
gauge sender)
❑ Filling fuel line to meter‐
ing pump - V54- with fuel
(bleeding)
⇒ “4.1.6 Bleeding fuel
line to metering pump
V54 (filling with fuel)”,
page 61
❑ Different fuel delivery
units depending on ve‐
hicle model (petrol or
diesel engine) ⇒ Fuel
supply system; Rep. gr.
20 ; Fuel delivery unit/
fuel gauge sender (Ex‐
ploded view - fuel deliv‐
ery unit/fuel gauge
sender)
2 - Riser
❑ With grommet and
clamps
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 59
3 - Fuel line/fuel hose
❑ The sections of the fuel line must be butt-jointed to stop vapour bubbles from accumulating at the con‐
nections.
❑ Filling fuel line to metering pump - V54- with fuel (bleeding)
⇒ “4.1.6 Bleeding fuel line to metering pump V54 (filling with fuel)”, page 61
❑ Different fuel lines depending on version of vehicle (petrol or diesel engine, front-wheel drive or four-
wheel drive) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue

Caution
If fuel lines make contact
with body, they can
transfer sound.

– After installation, check that fuel lines are correctly seated and routed; fuel lines must not make contact
with body (risk of transferring sound).

4 - Hose clip
❑ Renew
5 - Metering pump - V54-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 66
❑ Checking fuel delivery rate ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)

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❑ Checking activation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode

Note

This illustration shows the installa‐

tion position of the metering pump -
V54- on vehicles without high-volt‐
age system. On vehicles with high-
voltage system it is installed in the
same position but rotated by 180°
⇒ page 66 .

6 - Angle piece
7 - Auxiliary heater
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 25

4.1.2 Repairs to fuel supply system of auxili‐

ary/supplementary heater

Note

♦ Observe the relevant safety precautions when working on the

fuel system ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety pre‐
cautions; Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply
system (Fuel supply system, Safety precautions; Safety pre‐
cautions when working on the fuel supply system).
♦ The engine must not be started if fuel system components
(e.g. metering pump, fuel line, fuel gauge sender) have been
removed or opened ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety
precautions; Safety precautions when working on the fuel sup‐
ply system (Fuel supply system, Safety precautions; Safety
precautions when working on the fuel supply system).

Before starting repair work, perform the following steps:

– Switch off auxiliary heater.
– On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch off (deactivate)
auxiliary air conditioner function ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
– Switch off ignition.
• Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ page 13 .

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Note

♦ Fuel lines are secured with spring-type clips; if necessary, re‐

place these clips with screw-type clips ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
♦ If fuel tank was empty, engine must be started after filling in
fuel and before switching on auxiliary heater for the first time
⇒ page 57 . Then start auxiliary heater and run at full load
for several minutes.
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, it may not be possible
to switch on the auxiliary heater via the Multi Media Interface
(MMI); this depends on the charge level of the hybrid battery
unit - AX1- and the ambient temperature. If -J255- is informed
that the hybrid battery unit - AX1- is charged sufficiently and
that enough energy is available to operate the high-voltage
heater (PTC) - Z115- and if the ambient temperature is above
approx. –10°C, -J255- activates -Z115- (the auxiliary heater is
not activated). In this case, the auxiliary heater can be activa‐
ted via the “Basic setting” function, for example. For further
information, refer to ⇒ page 5 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ Always observe the rules for cleanliness when working on the
fuel supply system ⇒ “3.1 Rules for cleanliness”, page 13 and
⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions; Safety
precautions when working on the fuel supply system (Fuel
supply system, Safety precautions; Safety precautions when
working on the fuel supply system).

– Fill fuel line to auxiliary heater with fuel ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic

tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode.

4.1.3 Exploded view - fuel delivery unit

Note

♦ Observe the relevant safety precautions when working on the

fuel system ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety pre‐
cautions; Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply
system (Fuel supply system, Safety precautions; Safety pre‐
cautions when working on the fuel supply system).
♦ The engine must not be started if fuel system components
(e.g. metering pump, fuel line, fuel gauge sender) have been
removed or opened ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety
precautions; Safety precautions when working on the fuel sup‐
ply system (Fuel supply system, Safety precautions; Safety
precautions when working on the fuel supply system).

Before starting repair work, perform the following steps:

– Switch off auxiliary heater.
– On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch off (deactivate)
auxiliary air conditioner function ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
– Switch off ignition.
• Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ page 13 .

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1 - Fuel delivery unit

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Fuel supply system;
Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel deliv‐
ery unit/fuel gauge
sender (Exploded view -
fuel delivery unit/fuel
gauge sender)

Note

♦ The metering pump - V54- can‐

not be accessed on vehicles with
high-voltage system if the fuel
tank is installed. The fuel line
(and the corresponding riser) to
the metering pump - V54- must
therefore be bled before the fuel
tank is installed (e.g. after work‐
ing on the fuel delivery unit)
⇒ page 61 , or the auxiliary
heater must be switched on and
operated at full load for 10 mi‐
nutes after the fuel tank is instal‐
led.
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage
system, it may not be possible to
switch on the auxiliary heater via
the Multi Media Interface (MMI);
this depends on the charge level
of the hybrid battery unit - AX1-
and the ambient temperature. If -
J255- is informed that the hybrid
battery unit - AX1- is charged
sufficiently and that enough en‐
ergy is available to operate the
high-voltage heater (PTC) -
Z115- and if the ambient temper‐
ature is above approx. –10°C, -
J255- activates -Z115- (the
auxiliary heater is not activated).
In this case, the auxiliary heater
can be activated via the “Basic
setting” function, for example.
For further information, refer to
⇒ page 5 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnos‐
tic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).

2 - Bottom valve
❑ If there is a leak at bottom valve, there may be problems with the operation of the auxiliary heater when
fuel tank is less than half full ⇒ page 57 .
❑ Checking ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender (Exploded view - fuel
delivery unit/fuel gauge sender).
3 - Intake connection
❑ Cut off cap before fitting new component
4 - Grommet
❑ For securing riser in intake connection
5 - Hose clip
❑ 2x
❑ Renew

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6 - Stable zone
❑ Fuel take-off for auxiliary heater
7 - Riser
❑ Installing ⇒ page 59
8 - Flange

4.1.4 Fuel intake from fuel delivery unit

Note

♦ Observe the relevant safety precautions when working on the

fuel system ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety pre‐
cautions; Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply
system (Fuel supply system, Safety precautions; Safety pre‐
cautions when working on the fuel supply system).
♦ The engine must not be started if fuel system components
(e.g. metering pump, fuel line, fuel gauge sender) have been
removed or opened ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety
precautions; Safety precautions when working on the fuel sup‐
ply system (Fuel supply system, Safety precautions; Safety
precautions when working on the fuel supply system).

Before starting repair work, perform the following steps:

– Switch off auxiliary heater.
– On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch off (deactivate)
auxiliary air conditioner function ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
– Switch off ignition.
• Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ page 13 .

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Note

♦ The riser -1- is secured in a stable zone -2- in the baffle hous‐
ing of the fuel delivery unit. This ensures that the auxiliary/
supplementary heater can still be operated even if the fuel tank
is almost empty.
♦ To prevent an excessive drop in the fuel level in the baffle
housing of the fuel delivery unit -3- in auxiliary heating mode,
the fuel system pressurisation pump - G6- is activated briefly
at the start (depending on quantity of fuel in fuel tank and pe‐
riod for which vehicle has been standing), during and at the
end of auxiliary heating mode. The test routine for checking
activation of fuel system pressurisation pump - G6- can be
found under “Drive system” in the “Electrical components” of
the engine ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Find‐
ing” mode.
♦ If the fuel tank is less than 1/4 full, vapour bubbles may form
in the baffle housing of the fuel delivery unit -3- while the en‐
gine is running, particularly on vehicles with diesel engine. To
prevent the metering pump - V54- from drawing in air bubbles
while the engine is running, the riser -1- must be fitted in the
stable zone -2-.
♦ To prevent the fuel tank from becoming completely drained in
auxiliary heating mode, the auxiliary heater is no longer
switched on if the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster is in the
“red zone” ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Op‐
erating Manual .
♦ If the auxiliary heater functions properly when the fuel tank is
completely full or when the engine is running and problems
are encountered if the fuel tank is only partially full after the
engine has been stopped for a certain period (fault message
“No flaming” or “Repeated flame abort”), this is an indication
that the suction line is routed incorrectly or that the bottom
valve -4- of the fuel delivery unit is leaking. In the event of a
leak at the bottom valve in the reservoir housing of the fuel
delivery unit, the fuel level will drop if the fuel tank is nearly
empty and no further fuel can flow into the stable zone -2-. The
fuel in the stable zone -2- is soon used up and this results in
failure of the auxiliary heater (e.g. on account of flame inter‐
ruption during operation). As the fuel system pressurisation
pump - G6- currently is not always activated (in order to fill the
baffle housing) even if the fuel tank is less than 1/2 full, it might
be advisable to shorten the time for which the engine must
have been stopped so that -G6- is activated briefly when aux‐
iliary heating mode is started ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in
“Guided Fault Finding” mode.
♦ After removing and installing components of the fuel system,
the fuel line to the metering pump - V54- must be filled with
fuel
⇒ “4.1.6 Bleeding fuel line to metering pump V54 (filling with
fuel)”, page 61 . The auxiliary heater must then be switched
on and operated at full load for at least 10 minutes to make
sure the fuel line is bled completely.

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♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, it may not be possible

to switch on the auxiliary heater via the Multi Media Interface
(MMI); this depends on the charge level of the hybrid battery
unit - AX1- and the ambient temperature. If -J255- is informed
that the hybrid battery unit - AX1- is charged sufficiently and
that enough energy is available to operate the high-voltage
heater (PTC) - Z115- and if the ambient temperature is above
approx. –10°C, -J255- activates -Z115- (the auxiliary heater is
not activated). In this case, the auxiliary heater can be activa‐
ted via the “Basic setting” function, for example. For further
information, refer to ⇒ page 5 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”).

Caution

Problems occur with operation of auxiliary heater if riser -1- is

not installed correctly.
♦ If the riser -1- is not installed exactly in the specified stable
zone -2- of the fuel delivery unit when the fuel delivery unit
is installed, the metering pump - V54- can no longer draw
in liquid fuel if, for example, the fuel tank is not completely
full; this will lead to problems with the operation of the
auxiliary heater.
♦ When installing the fuel delivery unit, make particularly
sure that the riser -1- is installed correctly ⇒ page 59 .

4.1.5 Installing riser in fuel delivery unit

Note

♦ Observe the relevant safety precautions when working on the

fuel system ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety pre‐
cautions; Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply
system (Fuel supply system, Safety precautions; Safety pre‐
cautions when working on the fuel supply system).
♦ The engine must not be started if fuel system components
(e.g. metering pump, fuel line, fuel gauge sender) have been
removed or opened ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety
precautions; Safety precautions when working on the fuel sup‐
ply system (Fuel supply system, Safety precautions; Safety
precautions when working on the fuel supply system).

Before starting repair work, perform the following steps:

– Switch off auxiliary heater.
– On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch off (deactivate)
auxiliary air conditioner function ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
– Switch off ignition.
• Observe rules for cleanliness ⇒ page 13 .

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The fuel for the auxiliary heater is drawn in via the connection
-6- through the riser -3- from the stable zone -4- in the baffle
housing of the fuel delivery unit -5-.

Note

The design of the fuel delivery unit and the location of the riser
-3- differ depending on the vehicle model ⇒ Fuel supply system;
Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender (Exploded view
- fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender).

– On a new component, cut off cap -7- on take-off connection

-6- at marked cutting line.
– Insert riser -3- through take-off connection -6- into stable zone
-4- until ridge makes contact with extraction connection -6-.
– Fold over grommet -2- and secure with clamps -1-.
– After installing, fill fuel line to metering pump - V54- with fuel
⇒ “4.1.6 Bleeding fuel line to metering pump V54 (filling with
fuel)”, page 61 .
– The auxiliary heater must then be switched on and operated
at full load for at least 10 minutes to make sure the fuel line is
bled completely.

Note

On vehicles with high-voltage system, it may not be possible to

switch on the auxiliary heater via the Multi Media Interface (MMI);
this depends on the charge level of the hybrid battery unit - AX1-
and the ambient temperature. If -J255- is informed that the hybrid
battery unit - AX1- is charged sufficiently and that enough energy
is available to operate the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- and
if the ambient temperature is above approx. –10°C, -J255- acti‐
vates -Z115- (the auxiliary heater is not activated). In this case,
the auxiliary heater can be activated via the “Basic setting” func‐
tion, for example. For further information, refer to ⇒ page 5 and
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

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4.1.6 Bleeding fuel line to metering pump -

V54- (filling with fuel)

Note

♦ Air/fuel vapour in the fuel supply to the auxiliary heater can

lead to problems in auxiliary heater operation. To stop air/fuel
vapour being drawn in by the metering pump - V54- and con‐
veyed to the auxiliary heater when the auxiliary heater is first
switched on after working on the fuel tank or fuel delivery unit,
the fuel take-off pipe must be filled with fuel (bled) after working
in this area.
♦ The fuel line must be bled, for example if the fuel line was
removed and the entire fuel line is filled with air. For example,
if only the fuel delivery unit was removed and there is only a
small amount of air in the fuel line, it is sufficient to switch on
the auxiliary heater and let it run for some time at full load (at
least 10 minutes) to check its operation after completing work
on the fuel system.
♦ After working on the fuel system, switch on the auxiliary heater
and let it run for at least 10 minutes at full load to check oper‐
ation.
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, it may not be possible
to switch on the auxiliary heater via the Multi Media Interface
(MMI); this depends on the charge level of the hybrid battery
unit - AX1- and the ambient temperature. If -J255- is informed
that the hybrid battery unit - AX1- is charged sufficiently and
that enough energy is available to operate the high-voltage
heater (PTC) - Z115- and if the ambient temperature is above
approx. –10°C, -J255- activates -Z115- (the auxiliary heater is
not activated). In this case, the auxiliary heater can be activa‐
ted via the “Basic setting” function, for example. For further
information, refer to ⇒ page 5 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”).

Vehicles without high-voltage system

• Auxiliary heater is switched off ( metering pump - V54- is not
activated).
– Switch off electrical equipment.
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove metering pump - V54- ⇒ page 66 .
– Unfasten O-type clip and detach fuel hose -2- from pump -1-.
– Connect fuel hose -2- to hose -3- of diesel extractor - VAS
5226- .
– Connect diesel extractor - VAS 5226- to workshop's com‐
pressed-air system.
– Completely fill fuel line with fuel by briefly extracting air.
– Connect fuel line -2- to metering pump - V54- -1- with new O-
type clip.
– After re-installing all the components removed previously,
switch on the auxiliary heater and let it run at full load for ap‐
prox. 10 minutes.
Vehicles with high-voltage system

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Note

The metering pump - V54- -1- cannot be accessed on vehicles

with high-voltage system if the fuel tank is installed. The fuel line
-2- (and the corresponding riser) to the metering pump - V54-
must therefore be bled after working on the fuel system (e.g. after
working on the fuel delivery unit or -V54- -1-).

– Disconnect fuel line -4- (from -V54- -1- to auxiliary heater) at

connection -5- ⇒ Fuel supply system, petrol engines; Rep. gr.
20 ; Plug-in connectors; Disconnecting plug-in connectors .

Note

Observe safety precautions when working on the fuel supply sys‐

tem ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions;
Safety precautions when working on the fuel supply system .

– Hold a container under the open connection (e.g. container for

diesel extractor - VAS 5226- ).
– Activate -V54- -1- for 30 seconds, e.g. via the “Pipe filling”
function under “Basic setting” ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in
“Guided Fault Finding” mode.
– Observe fuel coming out at connection -5-.

Note

If there is a continuous flow of fuel coming out at the connection

-5- after 30 seconds, the fuel line is completely filled with fuel.

– Assemble fuel line at connection -5-.

– After re-installing all the components removed previously,
switch on the auxiliary heater and let it run at full load for ap‐
prox. 10 minutes.

Note

On vehicles with high-voltage system, it may not be possible to

switch on the auxiliary heater via the Multi Media Interface (MMI);
this depends on the charge level of the hybrid battery unit - AX1-
and the ambient temperature. If -J255- is informed that the hybrid
battery unit - AX1- is charged sufficiently and that enough energy
is available to operate the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- and
if the ambient temperature is above approx. –10°C, -J255- acti‐
vates -Z115- (the auxiliary heater is not activated). In this case,
the auxiliary heater can be activated via the “Basic setting” func‐
tion, for example. For further information, refer to ⇒ page 5 and
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

4.2 Checking CO2 content in exhaust gas of

auxiliary/supplementary heater
CO2 content = carbon dioxide content

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Note

♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.

At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine (without high-voltage system), the supplementary
heating function is provided by the auxiliary air heater element
- Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and
air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater and air
conditioning unit .
♦ A high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is fitted on vehicles with
high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron). -Z115- is activated by
the air conditioner operating unit -J255- if additional heat out‐
put is required to attain the specified temperature in the pas‐
senger compartment ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Repair instructions , ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/
MMI Operating Manual .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, it may not be possible
to switch on the auxiliary heater via the Multi Media Interface
(MMI); this depends on the charge level of the hybrid battery
unit - AX1- and the ambient temperature. If -J255- is informed
that the hybrid battery unit - AX1- is charged sufficiently and
that enough energy is available to operate the high-voltage
heater (PTC) - Z115- and if the ambient temperature is above
approx. –10°C, -J255- activates -Z115- (the auxiliary heater is
not activated). In this case, the auxiliary heater can be activa‐
ted via the “Basic setting” function, for example. For further
information, refer to ⇒ page 5 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ Check CO2 content in exhaust gas of auxiliary heater as de‐
scribed in “Guided Fault Finding” function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode.
♦ For this check, the auxiliary heater can be switched on using
the rotary pushbutton of the Multi Media Interface (MMI) or
using the remote control. For activation with the remote con‐
trol, the temperature setting on the air conditioner operating
unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) must be “Hi”; otherwise
(depending on the ambient temperature) the “auxiliary venti‐
lation” function will be activated and the auxiliary heater will
not start up.
♦ With the “Basic setting” function, the auxiliary heater can be
operated up to a coolant temperature of 110 °C and starting
from the control interval is possible. The operating time is then
restricted to a maximum of 10 minutes ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ For notes on switching on the auxiliary heater via the “Basic
setting” function, refer to e.g. the section “Checking CO2 con‐
tent in exhaust gas” of Guided Fault Finding; please also note
the display of the activation signals for the auxiliary heater (e.g.
in “General function check” in Guided Fault Finding) ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

Conditions for checking CO2 content in exhaust gas of auxiliary

heater (in short):

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♦ Coolant temperature below 30 °C at start of check

♦ Ambient temperature below 25 °C
♦ Sufficient fuel in tank (fuel gauge in instrument cluster not in
red zone)
♦ Fuel line (from fuel tank to auxiliary heater) installed as speci‐
fied and filled completely with fuel
♦ Auxiliary heater installed completely and connected to vehicle
electrical system
♦ All auxiliary heater fuses OK (according to current flow dia‐
gram) ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations
♦ Battery - A- (vehicle battery) fully charged
♦ Auxiliary heater operating at full load for at least 3 minutes
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode
♦ Event memory of all systems with self-diagnosis capability
read out, cause of any faults displayed in vehicle systems
eliminated and displayed event memory entries erased ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)
♦ Hose -B- of exhaust probe must not prevent exhaust gas from
leaving exhaust pipe -A- during check.

WARNING

When pulling out the exhaust probe, take care not to touch the
exhaust probe or the exhaust pipe as these become very hot.

Note

♦ If hose -B- of exhaust probe prevents exhaust gas from emerg‐

ing from exhaust pipe -A-, measurement will be incorrect. The
same also applies if external air is drawn in via hose -B- during
check.
♦ For a complete description of the conditions for checking the
CO2 content in the exhaust gas of the auxiliary heater, refer
to “Guided Fault Finding” mode of ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
♦ If CO2 content of exhaust gas is not OK, check fuel delivery
rate of metering pump - V54- ⇒ page 65 and ⇒ Vehicle di‐
agnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode.
♦ If CO2 content of exhaust gas of auxiliary heater and amount
of fuel delivered by -V54- is in lower tolerance range, check
fuel lines to auxiliary heater
⇒ “4.1 Overview of fitting locations - fuel supply system”, page
52 . If no fault is found, renew metering pump - V54-
⇒ page 66 .
♦ If the CO 2 content in the exhaust gas of the auxiliary heater
is OK according to this check, but there are problems when
operating the auxiliary heater, for example when the engine is
switched off and the fuel tank is less than half full, refer to
⇒ page 57 .

– Check CO2 content of exhaust gas of auxiliary heater ⇒ Ve‐

hicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode.

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4.3 Checking fuel delivery rate of metering

pump - V54-

Note

Check fuel delivery rate as described in “Guided Fault Finding”

function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding”
mode.

Conditions for checking fuel delivery rate (in short):

♦ Coolant temperature below 30 ℃
♦ Ambient temperature below 25 °C
♦ Sufficient fuel in tank (fuel gauge in instrument cluster not in
red zone)
♦ Battery - A- (vehicle battery) fully charged
♦ Fuel line (from fuel tank to auxiliary heater) installed as speci‐
fied and filled completely with fuel
♦ Auxiliary heater installed completely and connected to vehicle
electrical system
♦ All auxiliary heater fuses OK (according to current flow dia‐
gram) ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations
♦ Auxiliary heater switched off
♦ Event memory of all systems with self-diagnosis capability
read out, cause of any faults displayed in vehicle systems
eliminated and displayed event memory entries erased ⇒
"Guided Fault Finding" function of vehicle diagnostic tester

Note

♦ A higher ambient or coolant temperature can lead to incorrect

measurements of the fuel quantity delivered due to fuel evap‐
oration.
♦ Complete description of conditions for checking fuel delivery
rate ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding”
mode
♦ If the fuel delivery rate is OK, but there are problems with the
operation of the auxiliary heater, for example when the engine
is switched off and the fuel tank is less than half full, refer to
⇒ page 57 .
♦ If the quantity of fuel delivered is in the lower tolerance range
and there are starting difficulties with the auxiliary heater,
check the fuel lines to the auxiliary heater
⇒ “4.1 Overview of fitting locations - fuel supply system”, page
52 . If no fault is found, renew metering pump - V54-
⇒ page 66 .
♦ If the quantity of fuel delivered is OK, but there are problems
with the operation of the auxiliary heater, refer to
⇒ “4.2 Checking CO2 content in exhaust gas of auxiliary/sup‐
plementary heater”, page 62 .

– Checking fuel delivery rate of metering pump - V54- ⇒ Vehicle

diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode

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4.4 Removing and installing metering pump

- V54-
⇒ “4.4.1 Removing and installing metering pump V54 - all vehicles
except A3 g-tron”, page 66
⇒ “4.4.2 Removing and installing metering pump V54 - A3 g-tron”,
page 69

4.4.1 Removing and installing metering pump

- V54- - all vehicles except A3 g-tron

Note

♦ Depending on the version of the fuel tank (different versions

e.g. on vehicles with torsion beam axle or multi-link suspen‐
sion on the rear axle), the installation position of the metering
pump - V54- differs slightly ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 42 ; Rear axle; Overview - rear axle and ⇒ Fuel
supply system; Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel tank; Exploded view - fuel
tank .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron) the me‐
tering pump - V54- is fitted between the fuel tank and the
luggage compartment floor ⇒ Fuel supply system; Rep. gr.
20 ; Fuel tank; Exploded view - fuel tank .

Removing
– Switch off electrical equipment.
– On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch off (deactivate)
auxiliary air conditioner function ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
– Switch off auxiliary heating and ignition.
Vehicles with high-voltage system

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Note

♦ If there is a problem with the operation of the auxiliary heater

which is caused by the fuel supply to the auxiliary heater (on
vehicles with high-voltage system): Before removing the fuel
tank, detach cover for flange -C- from the vehicle (⇒ Fuel
supply system; Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge
senders ) and check that electrical connector -A- and fuel line
-B- to metering pump - V54- are installed correctly and have
not been damaged.
♦ The metering pump - V54- -1- cannot be accessed on vehicles
with high-voltage system if the fuel tank is installed ⇒ Fuel
supply system; Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge
senders; Exploded view - fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge send‐
ers . If necessary, the fuel line -2- (and the corresponding riser)
to the metering pump - V54- -1- must therefore be bled after
the fuel tank is installed (e.g. after working on the fuel delivery
unit if the fuel line -2- to -V54- -1- is empty
⇒ “4.1.6 Bleeding fuel line to metering pump V54 (filling with
fuel)”, page 61 ).

– Remove fuel tank ⇒ Fuel supply system, petrol engines; Rep.

gr. 20 ; Fuel tank; Removing and installing fuel tank .

Vehicles without high-voltage system

– Open fuel tank flap.
– Remove underbody trim ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody trim; Exploded view - underbody trim .
– Release retaining tab and detach metering pump with bracket
-2-.
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.

WARNING

The fuel system is pressurised.

Risk of injury as fuel may spray out.
• Put on safety goggles.
• Put on protective gloves.
• Release pressure (wrap a clean cloth around connection
and open connection carefully).

– Release hose clips and detach fuel lines -1, 4-.

– Seal fuel lines.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal; note the following.

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Note

♦ Install metering pump - V54- -1- in the correct position; the fuel
line is connected to the auxiliary heater -3- at the connection
on the side with the connector -4-. The fuel line -2- leads via
the fuel delivery unit to the fuel tank (this illustration shows the
layout on vehicles with high-voltage system).
♦ Install metering pump - V54- -6- in the correct position; the fuel
line to the auxiliary heater is connected at the connection on
the side with the connector -2- (this illustration shows the lay‐
out on vehicles without high-voltage system).

– Renew bracket -5- if securing lugs -1- are broken or damaged.

– Renew O-type clips -3-.
– Insert metering pump - V54- -6- in bracket -5- so that O-type
clips -3- are located in guides -4- and connector -2- does not
make contact with bracket -5-.
– Engage electrical wire -7- in guides -arrows-.
– Install bracket -5- with metering pump - V54- -6-; make sure
that securing lugs -1- engage properly.
Vehicles with high-voltage system
Before installing the fuel tank:

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♦ Check routing of electrical wires and fuel lines (e.g. fuel lines
-2- and -4- leading to auxiliary heater) and ensure that they
are secured in the retainers provided.
♦ Check that the electrical connector at the metering pump -
V54- is secured properly in its retainer.
♦ Check coupling -5- on fuel line -4- for dirt and damage.
– Install fuel tank ⇒ Fuel supply system, petrol engines; Rep.
gr. 20 ; Fuel tank; Removing and installing fuel tank .
All vehicles
– Check that fuel lines are correctly secured in retainers.
– Check that fuel lines are correctly seated and routed; fuel lines
must not make contact with body (risk of transferring sound).
– After re-installing all the components removed previously,
switch on the auxiliary heater and let it run at full load for ap‐
prox. 10 minutes.

Note

On vehicles with high-voltage system, it may not be possible to

switch on the auxiliary heater via the Multi Media Interface (MMI);
this depends on the charge level of the hybrid battery unit - AX1-
and the ambient temperature. If -J255- is informed that the hybrid
battery unit - AX1- is charged sufficiently and that enough energy
is available to operate the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- and
if the ambient temperature is above approx. –10°C, -J255- acti‐
vates -Z115- (the auxiliary heater is not activated). In this case,
the auxiliary heater can be activated via the “Basic setting” func‐
tion, for example. For further information, refer to ⇒ page 5 and
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

4.4.2 Removing and installing metering pump

- V54- - A3 g-tron
Removing
– Switch off electrical equipment.
– Switch off auxiliary heating and ignition.

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– Open fuel tank flap.

– Remove underbody trim ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody trim; Exploded view - underbody trim .
– Release retaining tab and detach metering pump with bracket
-2-.
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.

WARNING

The fuel system is pressurised.

Risk of injury as fuel may spray out.
• Put on safety goggles.
• Put on protective gloves.
• Release pressure (wrap a clean cloth around connection
and open connection carefully).

– Release hose clips and detach fuel lines -1, 4-.

– Seal fuel lines.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal; note the following.

Note

Install metering pump - V54- -6- in the correct position; the fuel
line is connected to the auxiliary heater at the connection on the
side with the connector -2-.

– Renew bracket -5- if securing lugs -1- are broken or damaged.

– Renew O-type clips -3-.
– Insert metering pump - V54- -6- in bracket -5- so that O-type
clips -3- are located in guides -4- and connector -2- does not
make contact with bracket -5-.
– Engage electrical wire -7- in guides -arrows-.
– Install bracket -5- with metering pump - V54- -6-; make sure
that securing lugs -1- engage properly.
– Check that fuel lines are correctly secured in retainers.
– Check that fuel lines are correctly seated and routed; fuel lines
must not make contact with body (risk of transferring sound).
– After re-installing all the components removed previously,
switch on the auxiliary heater and let it run at full load for ap‐
prox. 10 minutes.

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4.5 Checking metering pump - V54- with

end sealing valve
– If you are uncertain as to whether the metering pump - V54-
-C- has an end sealing valve or not, connect e.g. hand-oper‐
ated vacuum pump - VAS 6213- connection -A-.
– Use hand-operated vacuum pump to a generate a vacuum of
approx. 0.8 bar.
• Connection -B- should be open.
• Vacuum is maintained on metering pumps - V54- with end
sealing valve.

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5 Auxiliary/supplementary heater con‐

trol
⇒ “1.4 Starting conditions for auxiliary/supplementary heater”,
page 3
⇒ “5.1 Functional description”, page 72
⇒ “5.2 Switching auxiliary/supplementary heater on and off”, page
74

5.1 Functional description

Note

♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.

At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine (without high-voltage system), the supplementary
heating function is provided by the auxiliary air heater element
- Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and
air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater and air
conditioning unit .
♦ A high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is fitted on vehicles with
high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron). -Z115- is activated by
the air conditioner operating unit -J255- if additional heat out‐
put is required to attain the specified temperature in the pas‐
senger compartment ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Repair instructions , ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/
MMI Operating Manual .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system which feature an auxili‐
ary heater as an optional extra, the auxiliary heater or high-
voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is activated in coordination
between the air conditioner operating unit -J255- , the battery
regulation control unit - J840- and the control unit for high-
voltage battery charging unit - J1050- (fitted in the power and
control electronics for electric drive - JX1- ). For further infor‐
mation, refer to ⇒ page 5 .
♦ The auxiliary heater (and the high-voltage heater (PTC) -
Z115- on vehicles with high-voltage system) is intended to
heat the passenger compartment via the engine coolant cir‐
cuit.
♦ Depending on the heat energy generated and emitted, there
are various operating states of the auxiliary heater (full load,
partial load, control interval).
♦ Switching auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation on and off via
Multi Media Interface (MMI, control unit for front display and
information control panel - J523- ) ⇒ page 74

To start the auxiliary heater, either use the remote control (via a
mobile phone and “Audi connect services” on vehicles with high-
voltage system) or select the corresponding function on the Multi
Media Interface (MMI, control unit for front display and information
control panel - J523- ) ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/
MMI Operating Manual .
Before the auxiliary heater is activated, the air conditioner oper‐
ating unit ( -J255- ) is interrogated to determine whether auxiliary
heating mode is required to attain the selected temperature. If
J255 calculates that auxiliary heating mode is not required to at‐
tain the desired temperature based on the measured and the
selected temperatures, the auxiliary heater (or the high-voltage

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heater (PTC) - Z115- on vehicles with high-voltage system) is not

switched on ( -J255- goes into auxiliary ventilation mode).

Note

♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, the high-voltage heater

(PTC) - Z115- can be activated instead of the auxiliary heater
to warm up the passenger compartment using the “Auxiliary
heating” function. For further information, refer to ⇒ page 5 .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, it may not be possible
to switch on the auxiliary heater via the Multi Media Interface
(MMI); this depends on the charge level of the hybrid battery
unit - AX1- and the ambient temperature. If -J255- is informed
that the hybrid battery unit - AX1- is charged sufficiently and
that enough energy is available to operate the high-voltage
heater (PTC) - Z115- and if the ambient temperature is above
approx. –10°C, -J255- activates -Z115- (the auxiliary heater is
not activated). In this case, the auxiliary heater can be activa‐
ted via the “Basic setting” function, for example. For further
information, refer to ⇒ page 5 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”).

The procedure is continued as follows if the auxiliary heater is

activated:
The event memories of the auxiliary heater control unit - J364-
and Climatronic control unit - J255- are interrogated.
The onboard supply control unit - J519- is interrogated to deter‐
mine the electrical system voltage and the battery charge level.
Initially, the function of the combustion air blower - V6- and the
glow plug with flame monitor - Q8- is checked. The glow plug with
flame monitor - Q8- then goes through a preheating phase.
The subsequent starting sequence depends, amongst other
things, on the coolant temperature; therefore the time required for
the starting sequence varies. In addition, fuel is supplied at this
point. After a flame has been detected in the auxiliary heater, the
glow plug with flame monitor - Q8- is switched off gradually and
then activated as a flame monitor.
After the starting sequence has been completed, the auxiliary
heater operates at full load; the further load control (heating
mode: full load, partial load or control interval) is performed ac‐
cording to the following coolant temperature thresholds.
– Switch from full load to partial load: at approx. 82 ℃
– Switch from partial load to control interval: at approx. 88 ℃

Note

The auxiliary heating temperatures and the operating mode of the

auxiliary heater are displayed under “Reading measured values”
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode.

The reference resistance for the glow plug with flame monitor -
Q8- is re-determined automatically at regular intervals during the
start phase and the run-on phase (depending on the device), in
order to compensate for age-related changes.
As a result of this calibration process, other affected procedures
may also take longer.
After the maximum possible operating time of 60 min. or when the
auxiliary heater is deactivated manually with the remote control
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and information control panel - J523- ), the auxiliary heater is

switched off.
After the auxiliary heater has been switched off, the metering
pump - V54- is deactivated immediately.
The operation of the combustion air blower - V6- and the glow
plug with flame monitor - Q8- continues for a limited time in order
to burn the remaining fuel in the system completely and to cool
off the burner components.
The duration of the run-on phase of the auxiliary heater can vary
depending on the software version and the load when it was
switched off.

5.2 Switching auxiliary/supplementary heat‐

er on and off

Note

♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.

At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine (without high-voltage system), the supplementary
heating function is provided by the auxiliary air heater element
- Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and
air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater and air
conditioning unit .
♦ A high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is fitted on vehicles with
high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron). -Z115- is activated by
the air conditioner operating unit -J255- if additional heat out‐
put is required to attain the specified temperature in the pas‐
senger compartment ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Repair instructions , ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/
MMI Operating Manual .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system which feature an auxili‐
ary heater as an optional extra, the auxiliary heater or high-
voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is activated in coordination
between the air conditioner operating unit -J255- , the battery
regulation control unit - J840- (fitted in the hybrid battery unit
- AX1- ) and the control unit for high-voltage battery charging
unit - J1050- (fitted in the power and control electronics for
electric drive - JX1- ). For further information, refer to
⇒ page 5 .
♦ If the “Final control diagnosis” function is performed in the air‐
bag system, the airbag control unit - J234- transmits a crash
deactivation signal via the data bus. As soon as the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- detects this signal, the auxiliary
heater is switched off and remains disabled until the shut-off
criterion has been deleted in -J364- (read out event memory
of -J364- , ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding”
mode).

Switching auxiliary heating/auxiliary ventilation on and off via Mul‐

ti Media Interface (MMI, control unit for front display and informa‐
tion control panel - J523- ) ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/
MMI Operating Manual

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Note

♦ The functions “Immediate on” and “Timer” can be called up via

the Multi Media Interface (MMI). The auxiliary heating or aux‐
iliary ventilation is switched on depending on the ambient
temperature and the temperature selected on the air condi‐
tioner operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ).
♦ Switching auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation on and off
using hand-held remote control transmitter (on vehicles with‐
out high-voltage system)
⇒ “6.3 Functional description of remote control for auxiliary/
supplementary heater”, page 86
♦ Switching auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation on and off
using a mobile phone (“Audi connect services” on vehicles
with high-voltage system) ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ;
Telephone system; Layout - telephone , ⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations, ⇒ Owner's
Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual )
♦ Depending on vehicle version, equipment, production period
and the setting in the Multi Media Interface (MMI), certain aux‐
iliary heater functions can also be switched on and off via the
programmable steering wheel button ⇒ Owner's Manual and
⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .

Requirements

Note

The following procedure is applicable to vehicles without high-

voltage system; it only applies to a limited extent for vehicles with
high-voltage system and then only if the control units involved
determine that the auxiliary heater and not the high-voltage heater
- Z115- should be activated in order to attain the specified tem‐
perature for the passenger compartment. For further information,
refer to ⇒ page 5 .

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• The auxiliary heater must have been adapted in the air con‐
ditioner operating and display unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ) (check and perform coding if necessary) ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester.
• The auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation can only be switch‐
ed on by the auxiliary heater control unit - J364- if there is
enough fuel in the fuel tank. When the ignition is on, the fuel
gauge in the instrument cluster -arrow- must not be in the “red
zone” ⇒ Owner's Manual , ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating
Manual and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
• There must not be any event memory entries in the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
• The battery - A- (vehicle battery) must be charged sufficiently.
• There must not be any faults in the vehicle data bus ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester.
• The auxiliary heater transport mode must not be activated
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
• The coolant temperature in the auxiliary heater must not ex‐
ceed a certain value.
• The control unit -J255- has determined that auxiliary heating
mode is required for the specified temperature to be attained
in the passenger compartment.
Switching on auxiliary heating/auxiliary ventilation via “Immediate
on” function
– Switch on ignition.
– Using the controls on the Multi Media Interface (MMI, control
unit for front display and information control panel - J523- )
select: function selector button CAR > “Car systems” > “Auxil‐
iary heating” > “Activate auxiliary heating”, and then set the
required operating time ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotain‐
ment/MMI Operating Manual .
Switching off auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation via “Immedi‐
ate on” function
– Using the controls on the Multi Media Interface (MMI, control
unit for front display and information control panel - J523- )
select: function selector button CAR > “Car systems” > “Auxil‐
iary heating” > “Deactivate auxiliary heating” ⇒ Owner's Man‐
ual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
Switching on auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation via “Timer”
function
– Switch on ignition.
– De-icing vehicle windows only: Using the controls of the Multi
Media Interface (MMI, control unit for front display and infor‐
mation control panel - J523- ) select: function selector button
CAR > “Car systems” > “Auxiliary heating” > “Heating effect” >
“defrost” ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Oper‐
ating Manual .
– De-icing vehicle windows and heating up passenger compart‐
ment: Using the controls of the Multi Media Interface (MMI,
control unit for front display and information control panel -
J523- ) select: function selector button CAR > “Car systems” >
“Auxiliary heating” > “Heating effect” > “warm” ⇒ Owner's
Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .

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– Using the controls on the Multi Media Interface (MMI, control

unit for front display and information control panel - J523- )
select: Function selector button CAR > “Car systems” > “Aux‐
iliary heating” > “Program timers”, e.g. “Timer 1: target time”
⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Man‐
ual .
– Set the time and date.
– To activate the timer, confirm your entry by pressing the rotary
pushbutton ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Op‐
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Note

♦ When the auxiliary heater ( auxiliary heater control unit -

J364- ) is switched on via the remote control (via a mobile
phone on vehicles with high-voltage system) or the “Timer” or
“Immediate start” functions, the air conditioner operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) determines whether auxiliary
heating mode is required to attain the selected temperature or
whether auxiliary ventilation mode is sufficient. For further in‐
formation, refer to ⇒ page 5 .
♦ If the timer function is active, the control unit in dash panel
insert - J285- activates the air conditioner operating unit ( Cli‐
matronic control unit - J255- ) and the onboard supply control
unit - J519- via the data bus approx. 50 minutes before the
selected time. -J255- determines the current temperatures,
and -J519- determines the charge status of the battery - A- ;
these data are used to calculate the permissible or necessary
auxiliary heating/auxiliary ventilation operating time and then
transmits the value to -J285- . If the battery - A- is not charged
sufficiently, for example, the auxiliary heating (auxiliary venti‐
lation) is not switched on or the operating time for the auxiliary
heating (auxiliary ventilation) is shortened such that the bat‐
tery - A- is not excessively discharged (this may mean that the
temperature specified for the passenger compartment is no
longer attained). On the basis of the prevailing conditions (e.g.
ambient temperature and passenger compartment tempera‐
ture), -J255- determines whether auxiliary heating mode is
required to attain the specified temperature or whether auxili‐
ary ventilation mode is sufficient. If auxiliary heating mode is
required, -J255- calculates the auxiliary heating time needed
to attain the desired passenger compartment temperature at
the specified time and transmits this value to -J285- via the
data bus. Depending on the ambient conditions, the auxiliary
heater is then activated immediately (at very low temperatures
for a maximum of 50 min. prior to the selected departure time),
or the data bus is deactivated again by -J285- for the period
prior to the calculated activation time. At the calculated cut-in
point, the data bus is activated again by -J285- and -J255- is
switched on. -J255- starts up (no obvious outward signs) and
activates the auxiliary heater. -J255- start operating visibly (in‐
tegrated display is switched on) and the fresh air blower - V2-
is activated only once a certain coolant temperature has been
reached in the auxiliary heater. The data bus is likewise de‐
activated if -J255- determines that auxiliary ventilation mode
is sufficient to attain the specified temperature. Only approx.
15 minutes before the selected departure time, -J255- is acti‐
vated for auxiliary ventilation mode by -J285- via the data bus
and -J255- starts up in “Auxiliary ventilation” mode (integrated
display is switched on and fresh air blower - V2- is activated).
♦ In the “Timer” function, auxiliary heating mode and auxiliary
ventilation mode are switched off approx. 10 minutes after the
specified time. As the operating time is limited to a maximum
of 60 minutes, the auxiliary heater is activated no sooner than
50 minutes before the specified time even at very low ambient
temperatures.
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system, the procedure is similar
to the one described for vehicles without high-voltage system,
with the difference that -J255- checks the charge level of the
hybrid battery unit - AX1- via the data bus before activating the
auxiliary heater. If -J255- is informed that the hybrid battery
unit - AX1- is charged sufficiently and that enough energy is
available to operate the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- , -
J255- activates -Z115- (the auxiliary heater is not activated).

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6 Further control components

⇒ “6.1 Removing and installing ambient temperature sensor G17
”, page 79
⇒ “6.2 Remote control receiver for auxiliary/supplementary heat‐
er”, page 80
⇒ “6.3 Functional description of remote control for auxiliary/sup‐
plementary heater”, page 86
⇒ “6.4 Renewing battery in remote control for auxiliary/supple‐
mentary heater”, page 94

6.1 Removing and installing ambient tem‐

perature sensor - G17-
The ambient temperature sensor - G17- is required for the calcu‐
lation of the ambient temperature so that the auxiliary heater can
be regulated.
– Removing and installing ambient temperature sensor - G17-
⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Overview of fitting
locations - air conditioner; Overview of fitting locations - com‐
ponents not located in passenger compartment
– Checking ambient temperature sensor - G17- ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)

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6.2 Remote control receiver for auxiliary/

supplementary heater
⇒ “6.2.1 Removing and installing remote control receiver for aux‐
iliary/supplementary heater”, page 80
⇒ “6.2.2 Allocation of hand-held transmitter and remote control
receiver for auxiliary/supplementary heater”, page 82
⇒ “6.2.3 Adapting remote control for auxiliary/supplementary
heater”, page 84

6.2.1 Removing and installing remote control

receiver for auxiliary/supplementary
heater

Note

♦ A remote control for the auxiliary heater is currently only avail‐

able for vehicles without high-voltage system, and not for
vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron). As an op‐
tional extra on vehicles with high-voltage system, the auxiliary
heater / auxiliary ventilation can be switched on and off using
“Audi connect services” (via a mobile phone and control unit
1 for information electronics - J794- ) rather than a remote
control ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Telephone system;
Layout - telephone , ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations, ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Info‐
tainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.
At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine (without high-voltage system), the supplementary
heating function is provided by the auxiliary air heater element
- Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and
air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater and air
conditioning unit .
♦ A high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is fitted on vehicles with
high-voltage system. -Z115- is activated by the air conditioner
operating unit -J255- if additional heat output is required to
attain the specified temperature in the passenger compart‐
ment ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair in‐
structions , ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI
Operating Manual .

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Version 1:
The remote control receiver -1- is installed in the control unit
mounting in the luggage compartment (right-side as seen in di‐
rection of travel) beneath the trim in the area behind the wheel
housing liner.
For access to remote control receiver for auxiliary heater - R64- ,
remove luggage compartment trim ⇒ General body repairs, in‐
terior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing
and installing luggage compartment side trim .

Version 2:
The remote control receiver is installed behind the luggage com‐
partment side trim (right-side) above the wheel housing.
– Remove luggage compartment side trim (right-side) ⇒ Gen‐
eral body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment
trim panels; Removing and installing luggage compartment
side trim .
– Unplug electrical connectors -1 and 3-.
– Slide remote control receiver -2- at an angle downwards and
out of bracket.
All vehicles:
• The hand-held remote control transmitters are adapted in the
remote control receiver for auxiliary heater - R64- . If this is
renewed, all remote controls must be re-adapted ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode.

Note

There are different versions of the hand-held remote control

transmitter and the remote control receiver for auxiliary heater -
R64- . Therefore you must make sure that the remote control is
correctly assigned and that the auxiliary heater is coded correctly
⇒ Electronic parts catalogue ,
⇒ “6.2.2 Allocation of hand-held transmitter and remote control
receiver for auxiliary/supplementary heater”, page 82 and ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (the auxil‐
iary heater will not function if the assignment is not correct).

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6.2.2 Allocation of hand-held transmitter and

remote control receiver for auxiliary/sup‐
plementary heater

Note

♦ A remote control for the auxiliary heater is currently only avail‐

able for vehicles without high-voltage system, and not for
vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron). As an op‐
tional extra on vehicles with high-voltage system, the auxiliary
heater / auxiliary ventilation can be switched on and off using
“Audi connect services” (via a mobile phone and control unit
1 for information electronics - J794- ) rather than a remote
control ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Telephone system;
Layout - telephone , ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations, ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Info‐
tainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.
At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine (without high-voltage system), the supplementary
heating function is provided by the auxiliary air heater element
- Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and
air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater and air
conditioning unit .
♦ A high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is fitted on vehicles with
high-voltage system. -Z115- is activated by the air conditioner
operating unit -J255- if additional heat output is required to
attain the specified temperature in the passenger compart‐
ment ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair in‐
structions , ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI
Operating Manual .

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♦ There are different versions of the hand-held remote control

transmitter and the remote control receiver for auxiliary heater
- R64- ; therefore it is important to pay attention to the correct
version and allocation ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ For this vehicle, only hand-held remote control transmitters
with white lettering on a dark background -B- and with part
number 4H0 963 511 from index “B” onwards are planned ⇒
Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ The function of the hand-held remote control transmitter with
white lettering on a dark background -B- with part number
4H0 963 511 from index “B” onwards differs from that of other
hand-held transmitters (with dark lettering and red illuminated
display -A- and white lettering on a dark background -B- with
part number 4H0 963 511 and index “A”).
♦ The two versions of the hand-held transmitter with white let‐
tering on a dark background -B- have different functions. They
can be partly distinguished as follows: On transmitters with
part number with index “A” the lines underneath the day dis‐
play appear immediately after the ON button is pressed; on
transmitters with part number from index “B” onwards this de‐
pends on which version of the remote control receiver for
auxiliary heater - R64- is installed in the vehicle. If the radio
signal identifies an -R64- with part number 4H0 963 271 from
index “D” onwards ( -R64- up to and including “C” is not fitted
in the vehicle), the lines underneath the day display do not
appear on the display until approx. 2 seconds after the ON
button has been pressed. If the radio signal identifies an -R64-
with part number 4H0 963 271 up to and including index “C” ( -
R64- up to and including “C” is not fitted in the vehicle), the
lines underneath the day display appear immediately after the
ON button of the remote control has been pressed.
♦ The part number of the hand-held remote control transmitter
is given on a sticker on the battery carrier -C-.
♦ Hand-held remote control transmitters with part number from
index “B” onwards can only exchange all data correctly with a
remote control receiver for auxiliary heater - R64- with part
number 4H0 963 271 from index “D” onwards. Certain data
cannot be exchanged correctly or completely with a -R64- up
to index “C”; therefore this version must not be installed on this
vehicle.
♦ Make sure the hand-held transmitters for remote control and
the remote control receiver for auxiliary heater - R64- are cor‐
rectly assigned. Hand-held remote control transmitters with
part number without index or with index “A” can exchange data
correctly with a -R64- with part number 4H0 963 271 up to
index “C”. Certain data cannot be exchanged with a -R64- with
part number 4H0 963 271 from index “D” onwards. As certain
functions are not intended for these hand-held transmitters,
they must not be used on this vehicle.

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6.2.3 Adapting remote control for auxiliary/

supplementary heater

Note

♦ A remote control for the auxiliary heater is currently only avail‐

able for vehicles without high-voltage system, and not for
vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron). As an op‐
tional extra on vehicles with high-voltage system, the auxiliary
heater / auxiliary ventilation can be switched on and off using
“Audi connect services” (via a mobile phone and control unit
1 for information electronics - J794- ) rather than a remote
control ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Telephone system;
Layout - telephone , ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations, ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Info‐
tainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ To use the various functions of the auxiliary heater / auxiliary
ventilation via a mobile phone on vehicles with high-voltage
system (Audi A3 e-tron) and the optional extra “Audi connect
services”, these functions must be activated ⇒ Owner's Man‐
ual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.
At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine (without high-voltage system), the supplementary
heating function is provided by the auxiliary air heater element
- Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and
air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater and air
conditioning unit .
♦ A high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is fitted on vehicles with
high-voltage system. -Z115- is activated by the air conditioner
operating unit -J255- if additional heat output is required to
attain the specified temperature in the passenger compart‐
ment ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair in‐
structions , ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI
Operating Manual .
♦ The remote control for auxiliary heater should be held upright
(transmission aerial upwards) while pressing the buttons.
♦ Currently up to four remote controls can be adapted in the re‐
mote control receiver for auxiliary heater - R64- (via auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- ). If a fifth remote control is adapted,
the first remote control to be adapted is deleted ⇒ Vehicle di‐
agnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ The remote control for auxiliary heater is adapted in the remote
control receiver for auxiliary heater - R64- . If this is renewed,
all remote controls must be re-adapted ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode.
♦ There are different versions of the hand-held remote control
transmitter and the remote control receiver for auxiliary heater
- R64- . Therefore you must make sure that the remote control
is correctly assigned and that the auxiliary heater is coded
correctly ⇒ page 82 , ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue and ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (the
auxiliary heater will not function if the assignment is not cor‐
rect).

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♦ As the battery of the remote control for auxiliary heater be‐

comes weaker, the transmission power of the remote control
deteriorates as does the reception quality indicated by the
auxiliary heater control unit - J364- . The current battery ca‐
pacity is indicated in the display of the remote control
⇒ page 93 . Depending on the version, the reception quality
of the transmission signal can be displayed in the “Reading
measured values” function of the auxiliary heater control unit
- J364- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding”
mode.
♦ The code of each hand-held remote control transmitter for
auxiliary heater is stored in the remote control receiver for
auxiliary heater - R64- .
♦ If there are problems with the link between the hand-held re‐
mote control transmitter and the remote control receiver for
auxiliary heater - R64- , check the aerial and its connection to
the remote control receiver for auxiliary heater - R64- ⇒ Cur‐
rent flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding”
mode.
♦ Should it not be possible to switch on the auxiliary heater using
the remote control for auxiliary heater, check the starting con‐
ditions ⇒ page 3 . If shut-off criteria were active, it may be
necessary to briefly interrupt the power supply to the auxiliary
heater and the remote control receiver for auxiliary heater -
R64- to restore the normal function (auxiliary heater “reset”).

Requirements
• The remote control to be used must be coded in the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- .
• The remote control receiver for auxiliary heater - R64- and the
hand-held transmitter for remote control must be matched cor‐
rectly.
• The battery of the remote control must be OK
⇒ “6.4 Renewing battery in remote control for auxiliary/sup‐
plementary heater”, page 94 .
– If necessary, check coding of auxiliary heater control unit -
J364- and of remote control receiver for auxiliary heater - R64-
and code auxiliary heater control unit - J364- accordingly
(different versions) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue and ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode.
Adapting remote control for auxiliary heater
– Connect battery charger.
– Switch on ignition and switch off all electrical equipment.
– On vehicle diagnostic tester, select “Supplementary/auxiliary
heater” ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
– Select “Adapt radio remote control” function and follow pro‐
gram sequence indicated on display ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

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6.3 Functional description of remote control

for auxiliary/supplementary heater
⇒ “6.2 Remote control receiver for auxiliary/supplementary heat‐
er”, page 80
⇒ “6.2.3 Adapting remote control for auxiliary/supplementary
heater”, page 84
⇒ “6.3.1 Switching auxiliary/supplementary heater on and off us‐
ing remote control”, page 86
⇒ “6.3.2 Display of fault conditions on remote control for auxiliary/
supplementary heater”, page 93
⇒ “6.4 Renewing battery in remote control for auxiliary/supple‐
mentary heater”, page 94

6.3.1 Switching auxiliary/supplementary heat‐

er on and off using remote control
Switching on auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation with “Imme‐
diate on” function ⇒ , page 88
Switching off auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation with “Imme‐
diate on” function ⇒ , page 89
Switching on auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation with “Timer”
function ⇒ , page 90
Switching off auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation with “Timer”
function ⇒ , page 92

Note

♦ A remote control for the auxiliary heater is currently only avail‐

able for vehicles without high-voltage system, and not for
vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A3 e-tron). As an op‐
tional extra on vehicles with high-voltage system, the auxiliary
heater / auxiliary ventilation can be switched on and off using
“Audi connect services” (via a mobile phone and control unit
1 for information electronics - J794- ) rather than a remote
control ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Telephone system;
Layout - telephone , ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations, ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Info‐
tainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ To use the various functions of the auxiliary heater / auxiliary
ventilation via a mobile phone on vehicles with high-voltage
system (Audi A3 e-tron) and the optional extra “Audi connect
services”, these functions must be activated ⇒ Owner's Man‐
ual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.
At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine (without high-voltage system), the supplementary
heating function is provided by the auxiliary air heater element
- Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and
air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater and air
conditioning unit .
♦ A high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is fitted on vehicles with
high-voltage system. -Z115- is activated by the air conditioner
operating unit -J255- if additional heat output is required to
attain the specified temperature in the passenger compart‐
ment ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair in‐
structions , ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI
Operating Manual .

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♦ A brief description of the operation of the remote control is

given below. For a detailed description refer to the owner's
literature for your vehicle ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotain‐
ment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ The functions “Immediate on” and “Timer” can be called up
using the remote control for auxiliary heater. The auxiliary
heating or auxiliary ventilation is switched on depending on the
ambient temperature and the temperature selected on the air
conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ).
♦ If the auxiliary heater ( auxiliary heater control unit - J364- ) is
activated by a cut-in signal from the remote control for auxiliary
heater, the remote control receiver for auxiliary heater - R64-
initially activates -J364- . -J364- then transmits the information
“Activate or deactivate auxiliary heating/auxiliary ventilation”
via the data bus to the air conditioner operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - J255- ). -J255- then determines whether
auxiliary heating mode is required to attain the specified tem‐
perature or whether auxiliary ventilation mode is sufficient.
♦ If the “Final control diagnosis” function is performed in the air‐
bag system, the airbag control unit - J234- transmits a crash
deactivation signal via the data bus. As soon as the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- detects this signal, the auxiliary
heater is switched off and remains disabled until the shut-off
criterion has been deleted in -J364- (read out event memory
of -J364- , ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding”
mode).
♦ There are different versions of the remote control for auxiliary
heater and the remote control receiver for auxiliary heater -
R64- . Therefore you must make sure that the components are
correctly assigned and that the auxiliary heater is coded cor‐
rectly ⇒ page 82 , ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue and ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (the auxiliary
heater will not function if the assignment is not correct).
♦ The main functions of the remote control are listed in the fol‐
lowing. For a detailed functional description of this remote
control, refer to the ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/
MMI Operating Manual .

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-A- Activation of remote control and selection of menus (“Imme‐

diate on” and “Timer”)
-B- Down button
-C- “Timer” display
-D- “Immediate on” display
-E- LCD
-F- Up button
-G- Activation/deactivation of auxiliary heater with required oper‐
ating time and timer programming

Note

♦ The LCD of the remote control is activated by pressing button

-A-.
♦ The LCD of the remote control for auxiliary heater is automat‐
ically switched off 8 seconds after the last button has been
pressed.

Note

♦ The remote control for auxiliary heater has a range of approx.

700 - 1000 metres. This may be considerably reduced by ob‐
stacles (e.g. buildings) between the remote control and the
vehicle.
♦ The remote control should be held upright when pressing the
buttons (the radio signals can then be received optimally by
the vehicle aerial and the greatest transmission range is ach‐
ieved).
♦ If the remote control or the remote control receiver for auxiliary
heater - R64- is renewed, the remote control must be checked
and re-adapted ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault
Finding” mode.

Switching on auxiliary heating/auxiliary ventilation via “Immediate

on” function
• The auxiliary heater starting conditions must be met
⇒ page 3 .

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– The remote control is activated by pressing button -A-.

– The “Immediate on” function is selected with button -A- (the
arrow points to -D- in the remote control display).
– The required operating time is set with buttons -B- and -F- (in
10-minute increments).
– The auxiliary heater/auxiliary ventilation is activated by press‐
ing button -G-.

Note

♦ The request for activation is transmitted after button -G- is

pressed. The data transfer symbol (aerial) appears on the re‐
mote control display.
♦ If the cut-in signal has been received correctly by the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- in the vehicle, a feedback signal is
sent to the remote control, and the auxiliary heating / auxiliary
ventilation is switched on. The operating time or remaining
running time appears on the remote control display.
♦ If the starting conditions are not met ( ⇒ page 3 ), a feedback
signal is sent to the remote control and the cause of the prob‐
lem is indicated on the display ⇒ page 93 .
♦ If the vehicle is outside the range of the remote control, “No
radio link with vehicle” is displayed as feedback
⇒ page 93 .
♦ Press button -A- to activate the remote control for auxiliary
heater and display the remaining running time ⇒ Owner's
Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ If the auxiliary heater is switched on via the “Immediate on”
function, any starting time set with the “Timer” function re‐
mains stored if the operating times for the auxiliary heating /
auxiliary ventilation via the “Immediate on” and “Timer” func‐
tions do not overlap. If the operating times do not overlap, the
auxiliary heater is then switched off after the operating time for
the “Immediate on” function has elapsed (max. 60 min.) and
re-activated later via the “Timer” function so that the selected
temperature in the passenger compartment is reached at the
selected departure time.

Switching off auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation via “Immedi‐

ate on” function

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– The remote control for auxiliary heater is activated by pressing

button -A-.
– The auxiliary heater can be switched off by pressing button
-G-, irrespective of the operating time.
Switching on auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation via “Timer”
function
• The auxiliary heater starting conditions must be met
⇒ page 3 .

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– The remote control is activated by pressing button -A-.

– The “Timer” function is selected with button -A- (the arrow
points to -C- in the remote control display).
– The required “hour” setting is selected with buttons -B- and
-F-.
– Switch to the “minute” setting by pressing button -G-.
– The required “minute” setting is selected with buttons -B- and
-F-.
– Switch to the “day” setting by pressing button -G-.
– The required “day” setting is selected with buttons -B- and
-F-.
– Confirm the programming by pressing button -G-.

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Note

♦ The time at which the desired temperature is to be attained

(departure time) can be selected via the remote control and
the “Timer” function. The time at which the auxiliary heater is
switched on is calculated by -J255- .
♦ The entry is transmitted after button -G- is pressed. The data
transfer symbol (aerial) appears on the remote control display.
♦ If the cut-in signal is received correctly by the auxiliary heater
control unit - J364- and there are no faults in the auxiliary
heater, a feedback signal is sent to the remote control for aux‐
iliary heater. The departure time set is shown on the display
of the remote control.
♦ If the starting conditions are not met ( ⇒ page 3 ), a feedback
signal is sent to the remote control and the cause of the prob‐
lem is indicated on the display ⇒ page 93 .
♦ If the vehicle is outside the range of the remote control, “No
radio link with vehicle” is displayed as feedback
⇒ page 93 . The auxiliary heater can then neither be switch‐
ed on nor off.
♦ The timer programmed with the remote control for auxiliary
heater is always displayed in the Multi Media Interface (MMI,
control unit for front display and information control panel -
J523- , “Auxiliary heating” function) as “Timer 1”. If “Timer 1”,
“Timer 2” or “Timer 3” has already been activated via the Multi
Media Interface (MMI, control unit for front display and infor‐
mation control panel - J523- , “Auxiliary heating” function) the
new programming using the remote control overwrites the tim‐
er activated previously; this is then displayed in the Multi Media
Interface (MMI, control unit for front display and information
control panel - J523- , “Auxiliary heating” function as “Timer
1”) ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating
Manual .
♦ Pressing button -A- reactivates the remote control for auxiliary
heater and the timer programming or - if the auxiliary heater
has already been activated - the remaining running time is
displayed.
♦ If the auxiliary heater is switched on via the “Immediate on”
function, any starting time set with the “Timer” function re‐
mains stored if the operating times for the auxiliary heating /
auxiliary ventilation via the “Immediate on” and “Timer” func‐
tions do not overlap. If the operating times do not overlap, the
auxiliary heater is then switched off after the operating time for
the “Immediate on” function has elapsed (max. 60 min.) and
re-activated later via the “Timer” function so that the selected
temperature in the passenger compartment is reached at the
selected departure time.

Switching off auxiliary heating / auxiliary ventilation with “Timer”

function

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– The remote control is activated by pressing button -A-.

– The auxiliary heater can be deactivated by pressing button
-G- again irrespective of the timer programming selected ⇒
Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .

6.3.2 Display of fault conditions on remote

control for auxiliary/supplementary
heater

Note

♦ A remote control for the auxiliary heater is currently only avail‐

able for vehicles without high-voltage system, and not for
vehicles with high-voltage system. As an optional extra on ve‐
hicles with high-voltage system, the auxiliary heater / auxiliary
ventilation can be switched on and off using “Audi connect
services” (via a mobile phone and control unit 1 for information
electronics - J794- ) rather than a remote control ⇒ Commu‐
nication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Telephone system; Layout - telephone ,
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
cations, ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operat‐
ing Manual .
♦ To use the various functions of the auxiliary heater / auxiliary
ventilation via a mobile phone on vehicles with high-voltage
system (Audi A3 e-tron) and the optional extra “Audi connect
services”, these functions must be activated ⇒ Owner's Man‐
ual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.
At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine (without high-voltage system), the supplementary
heating function is provided by the auxiliary air heater element
- Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and
air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater and air
conditioning unit .
♦ A high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is fitted on vehicles with
high-voltage system. -Z115- is activated by the air conditioner
operating unit -J255- if additional heat output is required to
attain the specified temperature in the passenger compart‐
ment ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair in‐
structions , ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI
Operating Manual .

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Heating not possible:

-A- Not enough fuel in the tank

Note

When the ignition is switched on, the fuel gauge in the instrument
cluster must not be in the “red zone”.

-B- Event memory entry in auxiliary heater control unit - J364-

-C- Vehicle battery charge level too low
-D- No radio link with vehicle (outside range)
Battery capacity:
-E- Battery capacity of remote control

6.4 Renewing battery in remote control for

auxiliary/supplementary heater

Note

♦ A remote control for the auxiliary heater is currently only avail‐

able for vehicles without high-voltage system, and not for
vehicles with high-voltage system. As an optional extra on ve‐
hicles with high-voltage system, the auxiliary heater / auxiliary
ventilation can be switched on and off using “Audi connect
services” (via a mobile phone and control unit 1 for information
electronics - J794- ) rather than a remote control ⇒ Commu‐
nication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Telephone system; Layout - telephone ,
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
cations, ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operat‐
ing Manual .
♦ To use the various functions of the auxiliary heater / auxiliary
ventilation via a mobile phone on vehicles with high-voltage
system (Audi A3 e-tron) and the optional extra “Audi connect
services”, these functions must be activated ⇒ Owner's Man‐
ual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ Currently only the version as an auxiliary heater is available.
At the moment the auxiliary heater is not intended to be oper‐
ated as a supplementary heater. On vehicles with a diesel
engine (without high-voltage system), the supplementary
heating function is provided by the auxiliary air heater element
- Z35- ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Heater and
air conditioning unit (front); Exploded view - heater and air
conditioning unit .
♦ A high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is fitted on vehicles with
high-voltage system. -Z115- is activated by the air conditioner
operating unit -J255- if additional heat output is required to
attain the specified temperature in the passenger compart‐
ment ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair in‐
structions , ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI
Operating Manual .

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– Press release tab -A- and detach cover in direction of -arrow-.

– Press release tab -B- on battery carrier and pull out battery
carrier in direction of -arrow-.
– Fit new battery with “positive terminal” facing downwards.

Note

♦ Only fit batteries with specifications corresponding to the orig‐

inal battery (e.g. CR2430 3V 280mAh). You can obtain these
batteries e.g. from specialised dealers or via the replacement
parts programme ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Pressing any button on the remote control for auxiliary heater
activates the LCD. Repeated unintentional activation of the
LCD (e.g. while in your pocket) will shorten battery service life.

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