TUTORIAL: How to remove V159 Air Recirculation Flap Positioning Motor on VW Passat B6 3C 2006-2010

[@jaksel]

Excellent video! Thank you very much! I have just finished repairing my Passat 3C5/B6 that showed the 01810 DTC and got some useful insight. I removed the V159 actuator and cracked it open. Found nothing wrong with it. The DC motor was working (applied external 12V to it) and the potentiometer also gave correct feedback (4.7 kOhm across end terminals and wiper varied between 0.5 kOhm and 4.7 kOhm). However it seemed like it would easily get stuck in one end position (maximum cooling of HVAC, which also matched the car's problem). When reversing the voltage the motor would just stall. I greased up all the gear and ran the DC motor back and forth a couple of times. After this, the problem was seemingly gone. No spare parts required! Then I tried connecting the actuator to the car and let it dangle from the dashboard, started the car's HVAC and switched temperature setpoint between low and high. The actuator would then move back and forth, thereby verifying the function of the actuator. I then put everything back together and now the HVAC is working properly.

[@Servicetutorials]

@@jaksel thank you for the info! 👍

[@traderjoe107]

Another well made instructional video! Great job! Thank you!

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for the feedback!

[@Stoxel23]

Спасибо за подробное видео! Благодаря ему, удалось самостоятельно починить этот моторчик. Теперь на очереди V158.😄

[@Servicetutorials]

Спасибо за ответ

[@relja9184]

Thanks mate for detailed tutorial, I've changed motor last night. Just mine metal plate near motor was bit different and it was very hard to remove last 2 screws. Small tip I've bent this metal and it was easier to remove this screws, just be careful and later return to first position. Anyway thanks a lot

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@DimitarBonkov]

Hi, did you errase the errors after changing the motor?

[@СтаниславскийПарень]

Спасибо большое за видео, сегодня отремонтировал моторчик V159, честно не лёгкая задача, тяжело подлезть и выкрутить, есть части которые очень быстро открутились, были пару болтов которые больше часа пытался выкрутить, но у меня всё получилось, дальше буду выкручивать моторчик v158

[@Природа-к1щ]

У меня идёт тёплый воздух со стороны водителя, а со стороны пассажира идёт холодный. В чем может быть проблема?

[@Elajas123]

The same guide works for B7 passat also. However you need to drill a hole to get access to a T20 screw for a module that is covering the v159 motor.

[@DimitarBonkov]

Hi, Thanks for the video. It is very useful. I am almost 100% that my car problem is that one without running diagnostics. It doesn't blow heat on the central right and passanger's side console. On theory if the error is V159 and I replace the motor is it going to work without cleaning the error?

[@Servicetutorials]

Hi! I don’t know for sure, usually you have to erase to error to work.

[@wolhardt75]

Thank you for this video, it helped me replace the V159 in my B7, i hade to remove a airbag box near that annoying plate in order to reach the screws. A question though, after disconnect and reconnect airbag box do i need to clear my error list ? because now i have a warning on my dashboard...

[@Servicetutorials]

Hello! Thank you for watching! If it’s not turn it off after you drive the car for 5-10 minutes, yes, you need to clear the error with a dyagnose tool.

[@garyprince5667]

Great video. Getting the arm back on was vey tricky. Showing people how you did it would be helpful.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for your feedback, Gary! 👍

[@fen4041]

Спасибо за подробное описание работы!

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for watching!

[@АлексейЛаврентьев-ь7о]

To replace potentiometr inside V159 you can leave V159 on its place (don't need to remove last 3 screws that was one of the hardest parts of this replacment for me). When you see V159 from the side you can remove V159 connector (need to press the connector tab, which is located on the far side and is not visible from our side), then remove V159 plastic cover using thin flat screwdriver. After that you can take out old potentiometr and insert the new one back into the V159.

[@rabbas5307]

Halp me please I have a problem with ServoMotor v70 at seat ibiza 6j 2012, does I must remove all dashboard to check or replace it, thank you

[@kuba4238]

Great detailed video. Do you think if I can i use this tutorial to Passat b8 ?

[@Servicetutorials]

It can be a little bit different. Thak you for watching!

[@kvajeblostari]

I think in mine passat noise is comming from left side, any videos for left side under wheel?

[@Servicetutorials]

Not yet. Sorry!

[@manyooyooman]

Such an awesome and detailed tutorial on how to fix the v159 flap motor. I have the exact same problem code. Waiting for the part to arrive. Thanks

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@brunocrush677]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial. Do carry on ! My heater is back thanks to your guidance.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for your feedback, Bruno! 👍

[@mmk958]

Hello everyone, very nice tutorial! i have a problem with my passat, i have no heat and it blows only cold air, when i touch the two hoses that goes into the heater core from the engine bay : one of them is cold the other one is hot (heat is set to high on the dashboard) . I just wanted to know if this flap motor can cause this problem? Thanks in advance.

[@brunocrush677]

@@mmk958 Hello ! It looks like your heater core is clogged...

[@diameadozen]

@@Servicetutorials it's the V425 not v159. V159 is the right temp control door motor.

[@magicgarag]

@@diameadozen its look like European version maybe that’s why:) Dobra robota chłopaki ;)

[@jovbojadz2342]

Hey this is an excellent video! Can i ask you I have a passat cc 2009 when I turn on the heating, there is only heat coming from the passenger side. Do i have the same problem like this video?

[@Servicetutorials]

Hello! Use a VCDS scan tool to be sure that you have this fault code with V159 servomotor.

[@thomaskruger2534]

Thank you very much. Your video helped me a lot.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@Gabriel-ue3jf]

Hello! My golf 5 has a problem with cooling. The refrigerant is full, it has no loses, the pressure sensor is changed but my climatronic behaves strange. For ex from Bucuresti to Sinaia it pushes cold air but from Sinaia to Bucuresti it pushes warm air and this cycle is happening over and over most of the time. What do you think?

[@Ergin34]

Hello, i have a problem. There are not air ( warm and cool ) on center drill but sides is ok. What is problem ? Can you tell me ? I think, your flap motor only recircilaon fonction, is right? Thank you for all ( is it possible V71 ? )

[@Servicetutorials]

Hello! To make sure that you have a problem with one of those servomotors, first you need to do a diagnostic test.

[@MikeKahn-hs5ny]

If everything works fine except no air comes from defrost vent, is it the V107 to replace?

[@jgfdsshjgsfkj]

Veeery nice guide, thank you!!! A suggestion for the last third f@#^$g bolt, I used a pair of pliers, it was the only thing that worked for me.

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback! 👍

[@Ivan218374]

Спасибо большое за полезное и подробное видео

[@doozsales2221]

hi, my fault 9484401 - Motor for Indirect Ventilation Flap B10B8 71 [008] - Actuator Stuck Which motor I have to change it? The simptone is similar as V159...

[@tpof.2488]

My 2014 passat is blowing hot air on driver side but blowing cold on passenger side. Any idea why im not getting hot air on both sides???

[@Servicetutorials]

Probably it’s because of the servomotors, but first you can start with a car dyagnose to be sure.

[@tpof.2488]

@@Servicetutorials thank you mate. Your video is very helpful.

[@Servicetutorials]

@@tpof.2488 thank you too for watching!

[@adrian76688]

Salutare .m-am ghidat dupa tine si am reusit cu greu sa demontez motorasul v107 .la skoda octavia 2 ,aveam nu greieras la actionarea butonului pentru dezaburire parbriz ,o sa pun filmarea pe canalul meu

[@Servicetutorials]

Salut! Ok.

[@Benko_DieseL]

is the defroster flap v107 the some location on 2006 and on 2009 because i fitted a newer climatronic to a 2006 variant b6 and my defrosting rear windows dont work so if i enable manualy the defroster flap or if remove it will me windows defrost?

[@iplaybose]

In cazu meu, am eroare de recirc flap motor, singuru simptom e ca uneori geamurile si parbrizu se aburesc extrem de naspa, uneori chiar periculos de naspa, sa fie de la asta ? Oare nu mai inchide bine si nu baga aer de afara ? Filtru si toate cele sunt noi

[@Servicetutorials]

Daca ai eroare pe unul dintre servomotorase, da, poate fi de acolo sau de la radiatorul de caldura (sa nu fie fisurat).

[@dany_2945]

@@Servicetutorials Salut, la mine nu baga nici aer cald nici aer rece pe partea soferului (nici in bord nici la picioare), pe partea pasagerului merge perfect si rece si cald sa fie de la acest V159? ca abia azi am descoperit si n-am avut timp sa verific mai mult

[@heekyukim2075]

Is this procedure same for 2015 passat 1.8l?

[@ck3737]

thanks good video, short and well explainded 👍🏻 is the v158 and v159 the same actuator/item/part? or are they different?

[@buellx1lightninggarage769]

Thx Bro very helpfull

[@Servicetutorials]

@@buellx1lightninggarage769 thank you too for the feedback!

[@srdtrfytv]

How about V113? VCDS shows V113. Ai pus o poza cu toate, dar poti sa faci video si pentru V113?

[@Servicetutorials]

We’ll do when we’ll have the opportunity. Thank you for your suggestion!

[@arozosaidi9430]

Hi wich motor is for air door actuator thanks

[@SteichenFamily]

I'm not finding the link to your video on how to repair the motor.

[@Servicetutorials]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpbUfZifn5mofbs

[@cpuworld1670]

Perfect tuto !!! thanks .

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for watching!

[@aleksburik6916]

Отлично!! Можете снять видео по разборке и замене V-158 !?

[@Servicetutorials]

yes, you ca find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4KWmYR6a52WqrM

[@ignica5063]

Meștere mai simplu ai fi desfăcut acel șurub cu tubulara de 8mm la care te chinui cu torx.

[@Servicetutorials]

Se putea, da, dar nu am avut la indemana.

[@JONESYWILDZ]

Where is it on Audi a6 c6?

[@stoenaciulian3842]

Hello! Help please ! My car is a Passat from 2014 and when I press the button to blow air on the windshield is making knocking noise ... The error code is B10B8 71 ' motor for indirect ventilation is defective' but I don't know witch one is it (V...) . The noise comes from the middle left of the console on top of the navigation unit ... Thx!

[@kuba4238]

I have the same error and the same symptoms (knocking) - did you manage to fix the problem? what was the motor? I will be very grateful for your answer

[@kvajeblostari]

I see u blow off the metal part an vield him back 😄I make 2 holes for vrench key and replace 👍

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you for the feedback! 👍

[@samermamd]

When operating a driver's car cooler, the air is hot and the other side is cool, the Passat B6 air is where the malfunction is

[@86polatli]

where is th 2015 passat b8 motors?

[@Servicetutorials]

I don't know, sorry!

[@gilberthulpan5745]

Aștept și eu.

[@angelgigov89]

Great video

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you!

[@kvajeblostari]

Thx helpfull 👌👍

[@Servicetutorials]

Thank you too for watching!

[@manyooyooman]

Hi, so I finally got around trying to replace my flap motor, but at step 6 my glovebox isnt coming out like you do it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3uylGqVhNerldE I've unscrewed all the screws as you do it, could there be some other screws im not aware of?? thanks in advance.

[@manyooyooman]

so i got the glovebox out, had to do what this guy is saying from here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmnMYmqam7Z9Z9k

[@ИванМаринов-ю8м]

👍👍👍👍

[@ВалерийГорюнов-м9з]

Больше сотни роликов пролистал. Одна вода. И только в этом детально описан демонтаж.

[@Servicetutorials]

Спасибо