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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Test prerequisites

Radiator and condenser must be clean (clean them if necessary).
The V-belt for air conditioner compressor and alternator is correctly tensioned.
All air ducts, covers and seals are OK and properly installed.
The flaps reach their end positions.
The engine is at operating temperature.
The evaporator and heating do not draw any uncooled air at highest fresh air blower speed.
With the engine running and the air conditioning system set to full power, check the following points:
The fresh air blower is running
The radiator fan is running or is switched on.
The fresh air and air recirculation flap is set to “recirculate”.
The ambient temperature is more than 15oC.
The temperature switch for evaporator -E33- is correctly fitted and its switching temperatures are correct.
   
Checking systems with an expansion valve and reservoir (without regulated air conditioner compressor)
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Checking
Switch off ignition. –  Connect manifold gauge (air conditioner service station). –  Read pressure gauge. ...

Other materials:

Routing and securing wiring
Mark lines prior to removal to prevent them from being interchanged and to ensure that they are fitted in their original positions. This applies for fuel, hydraulic and vacuum lines as well as lines for activated charcoal filter system and electrical wir ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Petrol    → Diesel    → Bioethanol (Ethylalcohol)  Different engines require different fuels. The factory-fitted sticker on the inside of the tank flap indicates the fuel type that is required for your ...

Condenser
The condenser transfers heat from the compressed refrigerant gas to the surrounding air. This allows the refrigerant gas to condense into liquid form.   ...

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