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A/C Control and Regulation Components Inside Passenger Compartment






A/C Control and Regulation Components Inside Passenger Compartment

If there is a malfunction in the system, first check the Climatronic Control Module (J255) front A/C control head DTC memory and the Rear A/C Display Control Head (Climatronic) (E265)) Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 in "Guided Fault Finding" function.

If no fault is displayed, check the measured value block for the Climatronic Control Module (J255) A/C control head and the Rear A/C Control Head (Climatronic) (E265)) and activate the affected component with the "Output diagnostic test mode" function Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 in "Guided Fault Finding" function.

Repair work on refrigerant circuit. Refer to => [ Servicing Refrigerant Circuit ] Servicing Refrigerant Circuit.

Perform the following work after complete repairs Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 in "Guided Fault Finding" function:

- Check DTC memory of front A/C control head Climatronic Control Module (J255) and of Rear A/C Control Head (Climatronic) (E265) and erase DTCs displayed if necessary.

- Check coding of A/C control head Climatronic Control Module (J255)

- If necessary, check adaptation of front A/C control head Climatronic Control Module (J255) and Rear A/C Control Head (Climatronic) (E265) (not installed on all vehicles).

- Perform air conditioner basic setting.

The electrical test for various actuators, potentiometers and sensors is described in Guided Fault Finding Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051 in "Guided Fault Finding" function.