AC Blows Hot Air on Sides, Cold in Center
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Joined: Jan 2005
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I have the same problem in my 2005 A6 and went to the dealer and thet told me that I needed to pay 196 dollars only for the inspection and that I had to pay te repair as well. That the service bulletins are only for reference. Is this true or should I find another dealer?
1st Gear
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3
From: Nashua NH
Thanks for the TSB!
This forum is awesome... I just started having this issue with my 2006 A6 3.2 shortly after my 85K service. Cold center, HOT, HOT side and rear vents... I did find I was able to "reset" it by turning the temp all the way up/down but like an earlier post said, that's crazy... Thank you for the TSB Kevin... I'll be scheduling a visit with my dealer soon... before my 100K CPO warranty expires!
Jay in NH
Jay in NH
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 12
From: Monroe, WA
Kevin,
Would you mind sending me that TSB as well? I've noticed this problem after driving more than 45 minutes... just passed 80K on my '06...
...also having start-up problems (needing a jump every time I've tried to start my engine up this weekend) I do have a new battery (less than one year old).
Would you mind sending me that TSB as well? I've noticed this problem after driving more than 45 minutes... just passed 80K on my '06...
...also having start-up problems (needing a jump every time I've tried to start my engine up this weekend) I do have a new battery (less than one year old).
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,391
From:
Kevin,
Would you mind sending me that TSB as well? I've noticed this problem after driving more than 45 minutes... just passed 80K on my '06...
...also having start-up problems (needing a jump every time I've tried to start my engine up this weekend) I do have a new battery (less than one year old).
Would you mind sending me that TSB as well? I've noticed this problem after driving more than 45 minutes... just passed 80K on my '06...
...also having start-up problems (needing a jump every time I've tried to start my engine up this weekend) I do have a new battery (less than one year old).
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1
This is a known problem. There are several TSBs on the issue. I have pasted in below a portion of the most recent TSB. It looks like your dealer is just lazy.
• Insufficient cooling from climate system.
Technical Service Bulletin
Page 1 of 3
Temperature different between front driver and passenger sides
80 08 03 2013883/4 June 25, 2008. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 80 number 08-01 datedMarch 20, 2008 to clarify step 3.
Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A6 2005 – 2007 AllA6 2008 000001 – 097314Not Applicable
Condition
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With the same temperature settings, different temperature air comes from the outlet vents on the driver sideand passenger side. The outside outlet vents release warm air, and the inside outlet vents release cool air.
• Insufficient cooling from climate system.
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 48
I just fixed mine. Super easy using thread with pics and step by step instructions. Saved me $700. Tools needed. Torx wrench, soap and water or some sort of degreaser, and a shop rag. Time it took me, a half hour
Last edited by naturalscience42; Aug 26, 2012 at 08:03 PM. Reason: wrong wrench
1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 3
Do you have a link to that thread? My 05 A6 just did this over Vail Pass this weekend. It reset after I turned off the car and then on again but as I'm coming to realize these issues dont fix themselves they just become more frequent. Thanks.
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 20
I looked at the service bulletin but there are no pictures. What thread with pictures are you talking about it? My 2005 A6 just started having this problem at about 90,000 on hot days.
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Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 2
Audi TSB
Hey
You have literally saved my life with this thread!! Really appreciate it. Would it be at all possible to forward the full TSB to me so I can take it into audi as they are trying to charge me £420 to take a look !!
Thanks in advance
Loz
You have literally saved my life with this thread!! Really appreciate it. Would it be at all possible to forward the full TSB to me so I can take it into audi as they are trying to charge me £420 to take a look !!
Thanks in advance
Loz