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B1A87ModerateEV Charging / High-Voltage Battery Charger (J1050)

B1A87 on 2021 Audi e-tron — Function Button Charge Door 2 Faulty

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2021Audi e-tron

B1A87 is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code meaning “Function Button Charge Door 2 Faulty.” Same diagnostic as B1A86 but for the second charging door on vehicles equipped with two charge ports. J1050 has detected a faulty or implausible signal from the charge-door 2 release button and has disabled the electric flap release on that side. This code is most commonly reported on 2021 Audi e-tron.

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

1Outdated onboard-charger software (level 0070) per Audi TSB 2061788
2Failed charge-door 2 push-button switch
3Moisture/corrosion at the charge-door connector
4LIN bus wiring fault between charge door 2 and J1050

Diagnostic Tools

B1A87 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)

Audi B1A87 page →
e-tronCritical

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

2021

Related Codes (8)

B1A86Function Button Charge Door 1 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 B1A87 mean?

B1A87 stands for "Function Button Charge Door 2 Faulty." Same diagnostic as B1A86 but for the second charging door on vehicles equipped with two charge ports. J1050 has detected a faulty or implausible signal from the charge-door 2 release button and has disabled the electric flap release on that side.

What are the most common causes of B1A87?

The most common causes of B1A87 are: Outdated onboard-charger software (level 0070) per Audi TSB 2061788, Failed charge-door 2 push-button switch, Moisture/corrosion at the charge-door connector, LIN bus wiring fault between charge door 2 and J1050. The specific cause varies by vehicle.

How much does it cost to fix B1A87?

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

Which vehicles are affected by B1A87?

Au7o has documented B1A87 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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