2000 Audi A3 (8L) — Repair Solution

1.8L AGN 4cyl 20v DOHC MPFI Petrol · Lost Gas · HVAC Control System

Audi A3 (8L) Lost Gas HVAC Control System Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Audi
Model: A3 (8L)
Year: 2000
Engine: 1.8L AGN 4cyl 20v DOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: HVAC Control System
Category: Lost Gas

Customer Complaint

The air conditioning system was not working after having had a refrigerant recharge some months previously.


Problem Summary

The vehicle had no history of repairs.

The air conditioning was working when the car was purchased about a year prior, but the air conditioning faded away within a couple of months.

The vehicle was regassed and this lasted a couple of months.

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Quick Facts

CodeAUD8L00615
Vehicle2000 Audi A3 (8L)
Engine1.8L AGN 4cyl 20v DOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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