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B1A86ModerateEV Charging / High-Voltage Battery Charger (J1050)

B1A86 on 2021 Audi e-tron — Function Button Charge Door 1 Faulty

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2021Audi e-tron

B1A86 is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code meaning “Function Button Charge Door 1 Faulty.” The high-voltage battery charger control module (J1050, address word 00C6) has detected an implausible or failed signal from the electrical push-button used to release charging door 1. The module can no longer trust the button input, so the electric charge-flap release for that door is disabled and the flap must be opened with the manual emergency release. This code is most commonly reported on 2021 Audi e-tron.

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  • Vehicles (1)
  • Related Codes
  • FAQ
  • Sources (1)
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Common Causes

1Outdated onboard-charger (OBC) software - Audi TSB 2061788 identifies software level 0070 as the root cause on 2020-2021 e-tron
2Failed charge-door push-button switch
3Corroded or damaged connector at the charge-door assembly / charge-level indicator
4LIN bus wiring fault between the charge door and J1050

Diagnostic Tools

B1A86 does not use the standard P/B/C/U prefix. It may be a manufacturer-specific code, so verify that a scanner supports your exact year, model and module before buying.

Vehicles Affected (1)

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e-tronCritical

2021 e-tron Charging Interruptions with Onboard-Charger Software 0070 - Diagnosis Required

2021

Related Codes (8)

B1A87Function Button Charge Door 2 FaultyB1A88Charge Door 2 LIN Actuator - Communication MalfunctionB1A89LED Module Charging Socket Door 2 - Communication MalfunctionB1A8ACharge Door 1 LIN Actuator - Communication / Path-of-Movement FaultP0CA4Hybrid / High-Voltage Battery Charging Voltage Too HighP1A15Charging Unit 2 - Function RestrictionP31CFCharge Cover A Recognition - Cover LockingP31E7AC Power Supply Cable - Open Circuit

FAQ

What does B1A86 mean?

B1A86 stands for "Function Button Charge Door 1 Faulty." The high-voltage battery charger control module (J1050, address word 00C6) has detected an implausible or failed signal from the electrical push-button used to release charging door 1. The module can no longer trust the button input, so the electric charge-flap release for that door is disabled and the flap must be opened with the manual emergency release.

What are the most common causes of B1A86?

The most common causes of B1A86 are: Outdated onboard-charger (OBC) software - Audi TSB 2061788 identifies software level 0070 as the root cause on 2020-2021 e-tron, Failed charge-door push-button switch, Corroded or damaged connector at the charge-door assembly / charge-level indicator, LIN bus wiring fault between the charge door and J1050. The specific cause varies by vehicle.

How much does it cost to fix B1A86?

Repair costs vary widely depending on the root cause and vehicle.

Which vehicles are affected by B1A86?

Au7o has documented B1A86 across 1 vehicle models from 1 manufacturers: Audi.

Sources (1)

  • TSBAudi TSB 2061788/2 - Charging Problems with Onboard-Charger Software 0070
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