Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Possible Concerns
Note
The A/C system is functioning correctly when the air flowing
from the instrument panel vents has a temperature of 70C
or lower. |
Setting on Climatronic “LO”. |
Setting on A/C system “AC” on; “max”; “cold”. |
Note
With all complaints marked with *. Refer to
→ Chapter „Pressures, Checking“. |
Total cooling system failure. * |
Insufficient cooling performance at all vehicles speeds or
engine speeds. * |
None or insufficient cooling after driving a few miles. * |
A/C compressor, A/C Clutch -N25- or A/C Compressor Regulator
Valve -N280- are switched off by A/C Refrigerant Low Pressure
Switch -F73-, A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch -F118-, A/C
Pressure Switch -F129- or by A/C Control Head -E87- or
Climatronic Control Module -J255- due to excessive or
insufficient pressure. * |
None or sharp decrease in fresh-air supply after driving
several miles (evaporator iced up). * |
From these, the following complaints may also occur: |
The A/C compressor makes noises |
– |
Re-tighten compressor securing bolts and compressor bracket
using a torque wrench. |
– |
Check routing of refrigerant lines; they must not touch
other components and must not be subject to strain (align if
necessary). |
Noise (refrigerant hammer) occurring immediately after
switching on air conditioner and/or when cornering or braking: |
– |
Discharge, evacuate and charge refrigerant circuit (too much
refrigerant in circuit). |
Note
Too much refrigerant oil in the circuit could also cause
this problem. This could occur if the amount of refrigerant oil
was not adjusted when replacing the A/C compressor. If this
occurs, flush the refrigerant circuit with refrigerant R134a.
Refer to
→ Chapter „Refrigerant Circuit, Flushing (Cleaning) with
Refrigerant R134a“. |
Drain the refrigerant from the A/C compressor. To facilitate
this, the ribbed belt pulley or magnetic clutch plate on the A/C
compressor should be rotated by hand. After flushing, the entire
quantity of refrigerant oil specified by vehicle-specific repair
manual should be added to the refrigerant circuit (50 grams
directly in the A/C compressor). |
Water sprays out of vents (in dash panel or footwell)
although air conditioning system is otherwise functioning
properly: |
– |
Check proper routing of condensate drain; it must not be
crushed or kinked. |
– |
Check condensation drain valve, it must not be clogged by
wax or underbody sealant and must open and close properly. |
– |
Check plenum chamber cover; it must not be damaged and must
be properly installed (to stop water running into evaporator). |
– |
Check water drains in plenum chamber; they must not be
blocked (e.g. by leaves). |
|
Note
The A/C system is functioning correctly when the air flowing
from the instrument panel vents has a temperature of 70C
or lower.
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Other materials:
A/C Pressure Switch -F129
Note
For switching pressures, removing and installing switches
and switch arrangement and version, see vehicle-specific
refrigerant circuit.
Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87.
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Rims
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe design of the wheel bolts is matched to the rims.
If different rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and
correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely
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Legal Requirements
The manufacturer is granted general type approval for the
whole vehicle including all parts and for specific retrofitting
(general type approval according to § 20 StVZO (Motor Vehicle
Construction and Use Regulations or EU type approval).
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