I just bought a nice 2013 Q7 TFSI that's got a couple of faults that I can see in VCDS that I can't figure out how to address. Anyone have any ideas where to start on these?

Address 28: HVAC, Rear Labels: None
Part No SW: 4L0 910 158 HW: 4L0 919 158 AD
Component: KLIMABETAETIGUNGH06 0060
Revision: 00---011 Serial number: 00000000367007
Coding: 0000006
Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
VCID: 688E66EF0E79E1AA270-803C
1 Fault Found:
00003 - Control Module
003 - Mechanical Failure
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01100011
Fault Priority: 2
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 255
Mileage: 93843 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2025.03.27
Time: 17:51:15

Address 42: Door Elect, Driver (J386) Labels:. 4F0-959-793.clb
Part No SW: 4F0 959 793 T HW: 8K0 959 793 M
Component: TSG FA H12 0362
Revision: Serial number: 0000055568068
Coding: 011F07205E40440004
Shop #: WSC 31414 790 00001
VCID: 48CE866F62B9C1AA070-801C
1 Fault Found:
00947 - Trunk Lid remote Control Switch (E188)
008 - Implausible Signal
Freeze Frame:
Fault Status: 01101000
Fault Priority: 3
Fault Frequency: 1
Reset counter: 241
Mileage: 93843 km
Time Indication: 0
Date: 2025.03.27
Time: 17:51:10

 

That Rear HVAC Control module code was chronic on both our 2011 and our 2015 Q7s. I read once that it was a glitch and to ignore it. I did and never had an operational problem.

 

Welcome! Looks like you found a relatively low mileage Q7!!!

One of the best things you can do is pay close attention to the additional data VCDS provides you besides just the actual fault code. There's time/date stamps, recurrence counter, relative ranked importance/severity of the code, what control module it appears in, what part #, etc., etc. There's typically a lot more useful diagnostic and helpful details/data capture when the code pops...in the VCDS scan data. Be sure you save your initial scan as a baseline, as you have to 'tell' VCDS (on the scan console screen) if you want to save the scan file; it's not automatic.

Next, copy the fault code and go paste that into a search engine with Audi Q7 in front of it, or use the Ross-Tech Wiki site to lookup your fault codes. If you use the generic browser search it will pull up archival forum threads, videos, etc., so that's generally what I start with, and usually the Ross-Tech result is in the results mix somewhere also, but you may need to scan a few pages of search results. Another great tip: Don't stop looking on the first page of results...that's only the tip of the iceberg normally. I have the Ross-Tech site bookmarked for easy reference. If not familiar with VCDS, you'll benefit greatly from spending a little time with their online tutorial videos to show you what it can do and where to find everything you'll be wanting/needing in future.

Lastly, be sure you go watch video or read about the known issues for the 4L Q7 in general, as well as pay close attention related to the engine in your Q7.

Here's a great place to start:

https://differentcarreview.com/2019/...-4l-2005-2015/

If you plan on keeping it long-term, service all the drive line lubricants; when you see the Audi service intervals you'll understand why, and don't listen to Audi on the oil change intervals. Read the Q7 owner's manual, and thank me later.

 

Thanks, great advice.