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Automatic A/c-Heater Systems: Diagnosis BMW 3 series E36

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

Note. A/C control unit is capable of storing intermittent or permanent defects in memory. Diagnosis of such defects can be found using BMW Service Tester (Sun 2013 Engine Analyzer) and applicable BMW diagnostic software. See FAULT CODE IDENTIFICATION .

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS

Fault CodesAffected CircuitProbable Cause Or Defect
01Right Temperature Control KnobVoltage Supply, Wire Or Control Knob
04Right Heater SensorVoltage Supply, Wire Or Right Heater Sensor
07Evaporator Temperature SensorVoltage Supply, Wire Or Evaporator Temperature Sensor
10Outside Temperature SensorVoltage Supply, Wire Or Outside Temperature Sensor
13Interior Temperature SensorVoltage Supply, Wire Or Interior Temperature Sensor
16Interior Blower SensorWire Or Interior Blower Sensor
25Left Temperature Control KnobVoltage Supply, Wire Or Control Knob
28Left Heater SensorVoltage Supply, Wire Or Left Heater Sensor
31Blower Control KnobVoltage Supply, Wire Or Control Knob
34Air Distribution Control KnobVoltage Supply, Wire Or Mixing Air Control Knob
40Left Water ValveWire, Operating Unit Or Left Water Valve
44A/C Compressor Reference SignalWire, (1) DME Control Unit Or Fan Relay
46Right Water ValveWire, Operating Unit Or Right Water Valve
47A/C Signal To (1) DMEWire Or Decoupling Relay
48Rear Window RelayWire Or Rear Window Defogger Relay
52Fresh Air Flap MotorVoltage Supply, Wire Or Fresh Air Flap Motor
55Air Recirculation Flap MotorVoltage Supply, Wire Or Air Recirculation Flap Motor
61Mixing Air Flap MotorVoltage Supply, Wire Or Mixing Air Flap Motor
92Terminal No. 50Wire
94Independent Heating & VentilationWire Or Relay Box
(1) Digital Motor Electronics (DME).
(1)Digital Motor Electronics (DME).

FAULT CODE IDENTIFICATION