Reply With Quotesounds short of gas: not good to run AC without gas so get it checked ASAP!
lucky for warranty.... i once blew up an ac compressor running it without gas - totally empty ( lucky it was under warranty)
Dubber
Hi All:
Any one had problems with their B6 Passat air con, in that it's not getting cold all the time as required. If it does cool down, it appears not to reach the set temp??? My car is 1 1/2 years old!!!
VW50.
Volkswagen Fan
sounds short of gas: not good to run AC without gas so get it checked ASAP!
lucky for warranty.... i once blew up an ac compressor running it without gas - totally empty ( lucky it was under warranty)
had a passat tdi. now mb c class.
Volkswagenist
IIRC lots of Golfs had air compressors that failed, maybe the same problem applies to Passats as well. Get thee to thine dealer, it will be covered by warranty.
2017 MY18 Golf R 7.5 Wolfsburg wagon (boring white) delivered 21 Sep 2017, 2008 Octavia vRS wagon 2.0 TFSI 6M (bright yellow), 2006 T5 Transporter van 2.5 TDI 6M (gone but not forgotten).
Dubber
My Mum's Mark V Golf has useless A/C, doesn't get cold at all. But then again, the heater is ridiculously slow to heat up as well.Originally Posted by gregozedobe
Dub Crazy
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AC has a couple of switches in the system to stop it running if there's not enough gas or if the gas gets too hot.
If it's engaging the compressor at all then that's not the problem.
Euro AC isn't the best IMO. My A3 wasn't a patch on most of the Jap cars I have been in.
It's not set on econ is it? That tries to keep the car cool without using the compressor all the time IIRC.
Have a read of the user manual and see how it works.
Gavin
Volkswagen Fan
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?
RIP!2007 Passat 3.2 4Motion Black Sedan | 19"s | AVC-9000 | Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TFSIQ
Volkswagen Fan
Tinting the windows makes a huge difference. I haven't noticed any issues with the climate control in my golf or Passat.
Confirmed Global Warming Sceptic. No Longer a VW Owner -Loving my new 2011 Range Rover Sport - bought as VW unable to provide info on the new Toureg despite it being released overseas 12 mths ago. 2008 R36 Wagon, 2006 GTI and 2004 R32 - Gone. Sorry VW, you make great cars but until you improve your customers' experiences you will lose customers
Volkswagen Fan
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!
RIP!
Volkswagen Fan
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
Volkswagen Fan
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).
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