Hvac no heat & communication errors

[Gizmo20VT]

Morning Peeps

Just looking for some input with regards to my heater unit which is not providing warm air even with the Climate control set to Hi. I tried to log in with Vagcom V.409 and Receive the error "to many communication errors" with group (08), Also I felt the hoses that go to the heater core in the engine bay and both are warm...

 

[Scullies]

Sounds like the the motor that runs the flap is the problem. Maybe it's popped off the clip and the flap is stuck on cold air.
Heard its a pig of a job to get to, dash out story

 

[Gizmo20VT]

Does anyone perhaps have a Layout from Etka of this unit? Tried using Vagcat.com but my acc has just disappeared...

 

[Scullies]

Let me get out of bed and have a look

also you could try jim Ellis audi parts on the interweb. Their site as a lot of parts diagrams, but you will need to look at a TT or Mk4 as they don't have the S3 listed

 

[Gizmo20VT]

Is this what Im trying to find?

Audi A3 8L TT MK4 Golf Heater A C Vent Flap Control Motor 1J2907511D | eBay

If yes I beleive I saw this item at the back (firewall) of the center console towards...

 

[Scullies]

there is 2 motors in that area, the one you linked is no12 in the picture, I think it might be no10.
I remember reading you need the correct colour coded one as they come with different coloured control arms.

Air conditioner with electronic regulation. Fits: 2001 Audi TT Coupe 6-MT 1.8L | Jim Ellis Audi Parts

Air distribution housing evaporator housing evaporator fan footwell vent. Fits: 2001 Audi TT Coupe 6-MT 1.8L | Jim Ellis Audi Parts

 

[Gizmo20VT]

there is 2 motors in that area, the one you linked is no12 in the picture, I think it might be no10.
I remember reading you need the correct colour coded one as they come with different coloured control arms.

Air conditioner with electronic regulation. Fits: 2001 Audi TT Coupe 6-MT 1.8L | Jim Ellis Audi Parts

Air distribution housing evaporator housing evaporator fan footwell vent. Fits: 2001 Audi TT Coupe 6-MT 1.8L | Jim Ellis Audi Parts

Legend, thanks alot bud! Ill start removing panels in the week

 

[Scullies]

I have to remove mine too sometime soon, as I have a leak in the AC evaporator. So no AC atm and its above 40deg these days.

 

[Gizmo20VT]

I have to remove mine too sometime soon, as I have a leak in the AC evaporator. So no AC atm and its above 40deg these days.

Lol, bad timing then.... Its **** cold here in JHB currently so would like to try resolve this asap

 

[Scullies]

I have not experienced cold for a few years now.
My car doesn't even have water running into the inside heater core, going to take it out when I open the dash up.

 

[Gizmo20VT]

Update

I managed to get into the HVAC system and no error codes found

I used 49c and the car was running around 110-120 degree's, thought my thermo might be stuck closed so replaced that today, now while driving my temp is around 97 degree's and at idle hit's 100 degree's and fans kick in.

Flushed my coolent system but have not yet flushed the heater core with hose pipe.... Im going to flush the core next weekend, if that doesnt resolve it could it be my waterpump is failing?

 

[Gizmo20VT]

Bump

 

[Scullies]

Have you replaced the coolant temp sensor?

Another thing to do, that most people over look, clean the radiator fins. You will be amazed how much dirty gets stuck in the fins. Don't use a pressure washer though as it will bend the fins in the radiator !

 

[Gizmo20VT]

Have not replaced CTS, my readings seem normal on VAG, 49C and cluster :/

 

[Gizmo20VT]

Updated on this thread, removed the pipes on the heater core connecters and we found Silicone blocking up both inlet and outlet, removed and heat is restored.

 

[Scullies]

RESULT!!

Maybe there is a leak in the heater core. What out for coolant in the car.

 

[Gizmo20VT]

I have checked the car interior for Water, no funny smells either... Think it was just a stupid solutions to leaking O-rings on the connectors