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B1A8FModerateEV Charging / High-Voltage Battery Charger (J1050)

B1A8F on 2019-2020 Audi e-tron — LED Module Charging Socket Door 1 - Communication Malfunction

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2019-2020Audi e-tron

B1A8F is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code meaning “LED Module Charging Socket Door 1 - Communication Malfunction.” The onboard charger has lost LIN communication with the LED charge-level indicator module in charging socket door 1. This is the counterpart to B1A89 for the primary (driver-side on US cars) charge port. This code is most commonly reported on 2019-2020 Audi e-tron.

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  • Vehicles (1)
  • Related Codes
  • FAQ
  • Sources (2)
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Common Causes

1Cracked charge-level-indicator connector letting moisture create a ground/LIN bypass (Audi TSB 2071343)
2Corrosion on the indicator connector contact pins
3Failed LED indicator module
4Damaged LIN wiring to the charge-door assembly

Diagnostic Tools

B1A8F 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 B1A8F page →
e-tronModerate

2019-2020 e-tron Charging Door Will Not Open: VIN and Connector Diagnosis Required

2019-2020

Related Codes (8)

B1A86Function Button Charge Door 1 FaultyB1A87Function Button Charge Door 2 FaultyB1A88Charge Door 2 LIN Actuator - Communication MalfunctionB1A89LED Module Charging Socket Door 2 - Communication MalfunctionP0CA4Hybrid / High-Voltage Battery Charging Voltage Too HighP1A15Charging Unit 2 - Function RestrictionP31CFCharge Cover A Recognition - Cover LockingP31E7AC Power Supply Cable - Open Circuit

FAQ

What does B1A8F mean?

B1A8F stands for "LED Module Charging Socket Door 1 - Communication Malfunction." The onboard charger has lost LIN communication with the LED charge-level indicator module in charging socket door 1. This is the counterpart to B1A89 for the primary (driver-side on US cars) charge port.

What are the most common causes of B1A8F?

The most common causes of B1A8F are: Cracked charge-level-indicator connector letting moisture create a ground/LIN bypass (Audi TSB 2071343), Corrosion on the indicator connector contact pins, Failed LED indicator module, Damaged LIN wiring to the charge-door assembly. The specific cause varies by vehicle.

How much does it cost to fix B1A8F?

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

Which vehicles are affected by B1A8F?

Au7o has documented B1A8F across 1 vehicle models from 1 manufacturers: Audi.

Sources (2)

  • TSBAudi TSB 2071343/1 - Charging Door Does Not Open Due to Moisture at the Indicator Connector
  • ManualAudi Service Action 93H6 - Charge Level Indicator
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