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Checking fresh air and air recirculation flap control motor V154 - heater, manually controlled air conditioner — AUDI

Checking fresh air and air recirculation flap control motor V154 - heater, manually controlled air conditioner on Audi: 13 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

13 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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  • If operation is not OK, check electronics in heater control unit J65/air conditioning system control unit J301 and activation of fresh air and air recirculation flap control motor V154 and .

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove glove box General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing glove box.
  2. Switch on ignition.
  3. Set the rotary fresh air blower switch (2) to speed "“3”".
  4. Set the rotary air distribution switch (3) to "“Dash panel vents”".
  5. Fresh air/air recirculation button (5) not pressed.
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  1. Press the fresh air/air recirculation button.
  2. Set the rotary air distribution switch to "“Windscreen”". [Note: If operation is not OK, check electronics in heater control unit J65/air conditioning system control unit J301 and activation of fresh air and air recirculation flap control motor V154 and .]
  3. Dust and pollen filter for contamination
  4. Forced ventilation vents for passenger compartment
  5. Ingress of water into passenger compartment
  6. Fresh-air intake from plenum chamber and plenum chamber water drain
  7. Seals between individual components of fresh air intake and vehicle for damage and leaks
  8. Activation of air conditioner compressor regulating valve N280 and operation of air conditioner Checking cooling output [Note: Under certain operating conditions, residual moisture in the refrigerant circuit may lead to the formation of ice at N280 (and at the expansion valve). Such ice formation impedes the control of the air conditioner compressor. The evaporator is cooled down too much and ices up. Icing-up of the evaporator may be the cause of the windows misting up.]

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.