Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking pressures in refrigerant circuit (using air conditioner service station)

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Note

Check the cooling performance. The air conditioning system is operating correctly if the air emerging from the vent on the dashboard is at a temperature of 7^oC or less.

Set the Climatronic to: “LO”.

Set the air conditioning system: “AC” on; “max”; “cold”.

Connections with valve and service connections for measuring and testing.

Checking pressures on vehicles

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Test prerequisites

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