We also offer a Loan-a-Tool Program and free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing. They have this issue very well defined. I drove about 6 miles with speeds up to 55 and then stopped and sat with engine at idle. My car is now 5 years old and has 18,000 miles on clock from new. The comfortable environment inside your vehicle greatly depends on its air conditioning system.
Air cabin filter has been changed in past 2 years. It was messed up for almost a year before I could fix it. The smoke is just a reminder the end is near and it does nothing for the dependability. It was around this time I noticed a burning smell whenever I exited the car, but I couldn't' pinpoint where it was coming from. The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. Any feedback would be appreciated. On this mesh screen, I found a rotating knob on top of the triangle hazard button.
Many people have had good luck,including myself, with evacuating the freon, shooting an ounce or two into the system, and recharge. Beadles contacted head office to see if it could be done under warranty and were told no offer would be made. Vent fan works fine and there are no blown fuses. Remove the circlip, and gently pull out the control valve. Glad to see someone found a way to get a switch great website. Then it lurched forward, stopped and lurched forward again.
But most of the time was not working at all, just hot air. First when you first turn on the air is doesn't seem to blow cold for several blocks then when it starts to blow you get a wierd smell for a bit but the main problem is with both mine and my Dads is it doesn't get anywhere near as cold as my 2000 which is like ice they both get what i would say is cool but not cold. The compressor is very close to the bottom. Make sure these damaged components are replaced on a regular basis because using a faulty air-conditioner can damage your vehicle even more. If it's that stinky sock smell then it's most likely your cabin filter.
If gas pressure becomes too high the system will bypass the compressor to avoid damge and you wil get hot air. I am assuming he felt if the things running to and from the heater core were hot. Less than 2 months later the engine blew up. After several 'switch offs and switch ons' I got frustrated and took it to the dealership. He said there isn't anything wrong with it, and if there is, he doesn't know what it is. This video shows how I fixed the air conditioner on my daughter's 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. Nov 22, 2012 my 06 jetta did the thing.
How many of you have this problem and can it be fixed? I fixed it by replacing the outside temp sensor. This model has a rcv refrigerant control valve inside the compressor which regulates the pressure of the compressor. Rubbish service and rubbish explanation. I need my windows to defrost! You may have to before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. I suspect that the fans are working as thay should, but are not being commanded to run fast enough. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that part was not cover due to it being out of warranty. It's really difficult raising a family and working 30 miles away from my home and dealing with this constantly.
What I didn't know is that Now you can by the switch. I wonder if that is part of the problem. It is perfectly maintained and serviced at every 14500 kms instead of recommended 15000 kms. Be careful to catch any compressor oil that may leak out. Ok, I found a place that has the control valve!!! I assume it might be the car if both of ours do it and another one I drove did it must be a problem with all of them.
The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. He said the car could not be driven and it would have to stay at the dealer. With that kind of moniker to live up to, you expect cold air when you turn on the air conditioner. Not only does it put the other components in the air conditioning system at risk for getting damaged, it also causes discomfort to anyone who's inside the cabin. I got home and when I shut the car off and turned it back on, the light on the dash was out, and all my exterior lights were working. The dealer called on Friday to tell him they would not pay for the loaner car. The air is blowing, but it will not heat.
The car was then towed back to sunrise v. Others have removed the valve and cleaned it. Does it smell like something burning, does it smell sweet, does it smell musty like crusty gym socks or some other type of smell you can describe? This problem when left ignored can lead to belt damage. Thanks for all you do. I have been looking for information on how the system works to little profit. This causes metal fatigue and eventually the breakage of the compresser shaft which distributes metal particles around the system. Make it a point to examine the compressor's connection with the wiring harness which can be found on top of the compressor.
You can find the primary box in the engine bay near the fender on the driver's side. It only has 50K miles on it, and I bought it used no more warranty, of course last year. I got out of the car and noticed my right front passenger side headlight out. This refrigerant will get condensed and cooled in the evaporator before it passes through the air conditioning vents to enter the car's passenger compartment. There are few solved help links to troubleshoot these problems. On the way home my check engine light came on, I heard a pop sound from the engine, and lost all of the cars power.