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00898 Control Circuit A/C Compressor

1 manufacturer-specific interpretation across 1 manufacturer in the TuningBot DTC database.

Climate_controlOEM
Brand pages:VAG

VAG

1 interpretation
00898
Control Circuit A/C Compressor VAG · climate_control Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Control Circuit A/C Compressor circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented stored variants include: No or incorrect Basic Settings; Open or Short to Plus; Short to Ground. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Climate Control not working (Not cooling)

Possible causes

  • Fuse(s) faulty
  • Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Compressor Regulating Valve (N280) faulty
  • Compressor Regulating Valve (N280) faulty
  • Heating/Climate Control Module (J301) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Fuse(s)
  • Check Wiring and/or Connector(s) from/to Compressor Regulating Valve (N280)
  • Check/Replace Compressor Regulating Valve (N280)
  • Check/Replace Heating/Climate Control Module (J301)
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 00898

What does 00898 mean?

Control Circuit A/C Compressor. The control module detected a fault associated with the Control Circuit A/C Compressor circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented stored variants include: No or incorrect Basic Settings; Open or Short to Plus; Short to Ground. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 00898 generic or manufacturer-specific?

00898 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove 00898 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 00898 is a manufacturer-specific code in an OEM format, so removability depends on the specific control unit and how the fault is implemented - some can be handled, some cannot. Ask for a quote and our engineers will check your file and tell you, free of charge, whether 00898 is removable in your case.

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