B6 Passat Air Con.

[3Putt]

I've been unhappy with my a/c since i bought my car.

Dealer tells me nothing wrong, maybe euro a/c just can't handle aussy wx...

Your car isn't black, is it?

Does anyone know if you can 'beef up' your a/c in any way?

[R36 Dreamer]

I've been unhappy with my a/c since i bought my car.

Dealer tells me nothing wrong, maybe euro a/c just can't handle aussy wx...

Your car isn't black, is it?

Does anyone know if you can 'beef up' your a/c in any way?

Tinting the windows makes a huge difference. I haven't noticed any issues with the climate control in my golf or Passat.

[3Putt]

Tinting may work for the biscuit blue.....

But it's made bugger all difference to the black!

I've actually burnt my arm touching the paintwork on a warm sunny day!

This thing attracts more heat than than an illegal street meet!

[macdoc]

I had a problem today which I haven't experienced before, loud metallic grinding sound with vibration through vehicle, engine speed dependent, A/C no longer supplying cool air. Increased load on engine, A/C wouldn't disengage by turning off! Got back home - just...

went to re-start engine, ran for less than 1 second and locked solid with a loud metallic crack sound. WTF!

Rang VW assist to come get it.

Anyone else heard/experienced this?

Macdoc

[Cro]

Aircon in my R36 has been absolutely fantastic. Much better than my old XR6T, and my old mans new Aurion.
So far I haven't had to set it to MAX, just leave it on Auto at 21 and it keeps it there.

I have 18% tint, and no back section to cool down (sedan not wagon).

[Jmac]

Nippon Denso is the best on the Market IMO. Yes the Euros are behind in that respect. Passat runs a fixed orifice tube set up so i would be getting someone with gear to hook up the gauges. And by the way they never lie!!! COuld be low on Gas which if it is , is most likely to be a faulty Evap which is corroded and causing a leak. They corrode as they are a part that has condensation on its surface at all times. Like i say before we all jump hook up the gauges. Never assume with AC or it WILL bite. Gauges NEVER lie
CHeers
JMac

[vw50]

Hi All,

Thanks for your input.

It went to the dealer and they found NO problem!!

I was still not satisfied as the problem was still there. I kept a log of the problem.

I took it back and was informed that some Golf's had a/c problems with the compressor. The fix was to replace it with a modified one and other parts. Apparently they were breaking up under our conditions for some reason. The dealer suggested that this may be the problem!!!

After they checked the system out, a fault was found with one of the fans in the engine for cooling. Apparently the smaller fan which works with the A/C was stuffed. They replaced BOTH fans--- all is ok now. The A/C is COLD, at 17 c, works all the time!!. A warning light etc does not show until BOTH fans have a problem. Gas, parts, compressor all good.

Just thought I'd let you know for others with a Golf; Passat, who may have problems.

Thanks

VW50

[firefly]

Glad to hear you persisted and got the issue sorted!
Enjoy the nice cool air

[Lams]

sounds like a broken compressor! In some cases they would simply fail to cool the air (like mine) but other cases would leave the car undrivable.

[tryingavw]

sounds like a broken compressor! In some cases they would simply fail to cool the air (like mine) but other cases would leave the car undrivable.

if the compressor is siezed and you leave the AC off you should still be able to drive- the ac actuates via a clutch and freewheels when the AC is disengaged ( at least most cars work this way.)