Fendt B.1.11 – A002 - ECU, enhanced control: Electrical fault in TI automatic operation (user teach-in fault ECU or sensor)
Issue description
Indicates an electrical malfunction within the Variotronic TI (Teach-In) headland management system. The system detects an electrical fault related to the release of the automatic keys or a sensor input, which results in the Variotronic TI automatic mode being disabled and the teach-in function becoming non-operational.
Applies to these machines
36 machines- 409 Vario
- 410 Vario
- 411 Vario
- 412 Vario
- 711 Vario
- 712 Vario
- 714 Vario
- 715 Vario
- 716 Vario
- 717 Vario
- 718 Vario
- 916 Vario
- 920 Vario
- 924 Vario
- 926 Vario
- 930 Vario
- Fendt 300 Vario
- Fendt 409 Vario
- Fendt 410 Vario
- Fendt 411 Vario
- Fendt 412 Vario
- Fendt 711 Vario
- Fendt 712 Vario
- Fendt 714 Vario
- Fendt 716 Vario
- Fendt 717 Vario
- Fendt 718 Vario
- Fendt 815 Vario
- Fendt 817 Vario
- Fendt 818 Vario
- Fendt 820 Vario
- Fendt 916 Vario
- Fendt 920 Vario
- Fendt 924 Vario
- Fendt 926 Vario
- Fendt 930 Vario
Check the cause
Inspect the Variotronic TI automatic keys/buttons on the joystick and armrest control console for physical damage, sticking buttons, or debris.
Inspect the wiring harness and connectors between the Variotronic TI switches/sensors and the A002 E-box for breaks, chafing, corrosion, or short circuits.
Use the tractor's Varioterminal (Diagnostics Menu 1) or FENDIAS diagnostic tool to monitor inputs from the Variotronic TI keys and verify if the A002 ECU is receiving signals.
Check the power supply and ground connections to the A002 E-box to rule out a localized voltage drop.
Repair steps
Acknowledge the Fault
Note that simply cancelling the fault message on the terminal does not remove the fault; it only hides the display. The underlying electrical issue must be resolved.
Replace Faulty Inputs
If a Variotronic TI key, switch, or sensor is found to be electrically open, shorted, or mechanically stuck, replace the affected switch or the respective joystick/armrest component.
Repair Wiring
Repair or replace any damaged wiring segments or corroded pins at the connectors leading to the A002 E-box.
ECU Reprogramming/Replacement
If the wiring and switches test perfectly, the fault may reside within the A002 E-box itself (RAM/EEPROM fault). The E-box may require End-of-Line (EOL) reprogramming via FENDIAS. If reprogramming fails, the A002 E-box must be replaced.
Clear and Test
After repairs are made, clear the fault codes from the memory and test the Variotronic TI headland management system in the field to ensure the automatic sequence records and executes properly.
Parts you might need
(2)A002 Enhanced Control ECU (E-box)
OEM part numbers vary heavily based on the specific tractor model, chassis number, and whether the tractor uses a single E-box or twin E-box configuration
Variotronic TI Switch / Joystick Assembly
Fitment depends on the exact armrest console generation
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