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SKODA OCTAVIA

MK1
Heating
Air conditioning

HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING............................................................................................ 4


HEATING.......................................................................................................................... 4
REPAIRING HEATING SYSTEM,........................................................................................................................ 4
Dash panel vent and air guides......................................................................................................... 4
Removing and installing the right dash panel vent...........................................................................5
Removing and installing the centre and left dash panel vent............................................................5
Check ventilation frame.................................................................................................................... 6
Remove and install air guide duct to defroster vents........................................................................6
Heating, heater control and air guides.............................................................................................. 7
Removing and installing heater control........................................................................................... 10
Remove and install Bowden cables from the heater control............................................................10
Connection diagram for the Bowden cables on the heater control..................................................10
Connection diagram for the Bowden cables on the heating............................................................11
Remove Bowden cables on the heater, install and adjust................................................................11
Replace bulb for heater control....................................................................................................... 13
Removing and installing fresh air blower -V2-.................................................................................14
Removing and installing series resistor for fresh air blower -N24 -..................................................15
Removing and installing control motor of fresh air flap and re-circulating air flap - V154-..............15
Check the function of the fresh air flap and re-circulating air flap control motor -V154- and the
switch -E159-................................................................................................................................... 16
Remove and install footwell vent.................................................................................................... 19
Removing and installing dust pollen filter.......................................................................................19
Remove and install coolant shut-off valve of heating system..........................................................20
2 way valve for coolant shut-off valve -N147-.................................................................................21
REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATER UNIT...................................................................................................... 23
Removing and installing heat exchanger........................................................................................25
AIR CONDITIONER........................................................................................................... 27
SAFETY MEASURES WHEN WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING AND WHEN USING REFRIGERANT R 134A. . .27
DESCRIPTION AND COMPONENTS OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, CHECKS AS WELL AS REPAIR WORK, FILLING
CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................. 28
Operation of the air conditioning system........................................................................................28
Structure of the refrigerant circuit................................................................................................... 28
Parts of the refrigerant circuit......................................................................................................... 30
Connection for the quick-coupling adapter on the refrigerant circuit..............................................32
Parts for securing the refrigerant circuit.......................................................................................... 33
Switch for refrigerant circuit............................................................................................................ 34
Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 35
SUMMARY OF COMPONENTS FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING - ENGINE COMPARTMENT (MANUAL CONTROL).........37
Air conditioner pressure switch -F129-............................................................................................ 40
High pressure sensor for air conditioning system -G65-..................................................................42
Removing and installing extractor and filler valves.........................................................................43
Remove and install the heat-protection insulation for the expansion valve....................................44
Removing and installing the refrigerant lines on the expansion valve............................................44
Removing and installing the expansion valve.................................................................................45
Check condensation water drain, remove and install valve.............................................................45
Inspecting the pressure relief valve on the compressor..................................................................46
Removing and installing the compressor from/on the holder..........................................................47
Removing and installing the refrigerant lines of the compressor....................................................48
Removing and installing the compressor......................................................................................... 48
Removing and installing fluid reservoir........................................................................................... 49
Removing and installing the condenser........................................................................................... 49
REPAIR MAGNETIC COUPLING -N25- (MANUAL CONTROL AND CLIMATRONIC).........................................................51
REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND HEATING - PASSENGER COMPARTMENT (MANUAL CONTROL)..........................56

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (MANUAL CONTROL)......................................................60


Removing and installing the heat exchanger of the air conditioning unit........................................63
DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (MANUAL CONTROL).............................................65
DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING (MANUAL CONTROL)...............................................68
CLIMATRONIC (AIR CONDITIONER WITH AUTOMATIC REGULATION) - SELF-DIAGNOSIS..............................................72
Operation........................................................................................................................................ 72
Technical data of self-diagnosis....................................................................................................... 72
Test preconditions for self-diagnosis................................................................................................ 73
Connect vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 and select climatronic control unit...............................73
Overview of selectable functions..................................................................................................... 74
Interrogating fault memory............................................................................................................. 75
Fault table....................................................................................................................................... 75
Actuator diagnosis........................................................................................................................... 88
Initiating basic setting..................................................................................................................... 89
Erasing fault memory...................................................................................................................... 90
Ending output.................................................................................................................................. 91
Code climatronic control unit.......................................................................................................... 91
Reading measured value block....................................................................................................... 92
CLIMATRONIC - AIR CONDITIONER WITH AUTOMATIC REGULATION)......................................................................99
Function of the Control and display unit for air conditioner, Climatronic -E87-................................99
Climatronic - Passenger compartment.......................................................................................... 101
Removing and installing Control and display unit for air conditioner, Climatronic -E87- with
Climatronic control unit -J255-....................................................................................................... 108
Replacing the air conditioning control motors...............................................................................109
Removing
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installing
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control motor of air flow flap -V71-.................................................................110


control motor of temperature flap -V68-.........................................................111
control motor of central flap -V70-.................................................................112
footwell flap and defroster flap control motor -V85-.......................................113

Removing and installing air conditioning unit................................................................................114


Middle vent temperature sender -G191-.......................................................................................114
Evaporator vent temperature sender -G263-................................................................................115
Disassembling and assembling the evaporator housing................................................................115
Climatronic - engine compartment................................................................................................ 119

Heating, Air conditioning


Heating
Repairing heating system,

Dash panel vent and air guides


Note

The ventilation of the passenger compartment occurs via the 2 ventilation frames (in the
luggage compartment on the right in the area of the bumper) Chapter.

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2-

Dash panel
with integrated air guide ducts for defroster vents and dash panel vents
removing and installing Body Work; Rep. Gr.70
Defroster vent side window

clipped into place

3-

Right dash panel vent

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4-

removing and installing Chapter


Centre right dash panel vent
4

removing and installing Chapter

5q

removing and installing Body Work; Rep. Gr.70

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Left and centre left dash panel vent


removing and installing Chapter

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Defroster vent windscreen


Air guide duct to the dash panel vents
screwed to the heating, locked on the top

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Trim for dash panel insert

Air guide duct to the defroster vents


removing and installing Chapter

Removing and installing the right dash panel vent


Remove glove compartment and right trim from dash panel Body work; Rep. Gr.70

Press on fixing clamps -arrows- by hand


or with a screwdriver.

Removing and installing the centre and left dash panel vent

Removing the trim for the dash panel insert Body work; Rep. Gr.70.

Loosen the catches -arrows-.

Pull out the dash panel vent.


Note

Only the left and centre left dash panel


vent are the same.

Installation is carried out in the reverse


order.

Check ventilation frame

The sealing lips -B- in the ventilation frame


-A- must operate freely and close
independently.
Note
This figure shows the ventilation frame with
removed rear bumper.
Two ventilation frames are installed for
t
compulsive ventilation (only right).
For perfect functioning of the ventilation for
the passenger compartment, the air guides
t
formed by the covering of the luggage
compartment must not be covered.
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Remove and install air guide duct to defroster vents

Removing the dash panel Body Work; Rep. Gr.70

Remove air guide duct -A- to the top.

Installation is carried out in the


reverse order.

Heating, heater control and air guides


Note

t The fresh air is sucked in via a dust and pollen filter; remove and install Chapter
t

The illumination of the rotary switches is performed by way of a bulb at the start of
production. At a later stage it must be converted to LEDs, which can no longer be replaced.

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Heater control
removing and installing Chapter
Remove and install Bowden cables Chapter
Adjust Bowden cables Chapter
Connection diagram for the Bowden cables Chapter
Replace light bulb Chapter
Switch for fresh air and re-circulating air flap - E159Inspect proper operation Chapter
Note

The switch is firmly attached to the heater control.

t During the defrosting operation no re-circulating air operation is possible (approx. 15


before the rotary switch for air distribution reaches the final setting air guide to front
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windscreen, the re-circulating air operation is switched off).


3-

Footwell vent front passenger side

4-

Rear duct

5-

Connecting piece to rear duct

6-

Left cover for footwell vent

7-

Footwell vent

removing and installing Chapter

8-

Heater unit

removing and installing Chapter

Remove Bowden cables on the heater, install and adjust Chapter

Connection diagram for the Bowden cables Chapter

9-

Heat exchanger

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removing and installing Chapter


only for vehicles with mapped cooling on the basis of higher temperatures in an all-metal
version

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Air guide duct to the defroster vents

removing and installing Chapter

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Fresh air flap and re-circulating air flap control motor -V154-

Inspect proper operation Chapter

removing and installing Chapter

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Fresh air blower series resistor - N24removing and installing Chapter


Fresh air blower -V2removing and installing Chapter

Removing and installing heater control

Removing the centre console Body Work; Rep. Gr.68

Remove trim for the dash panel centre


part -A-.
Remove screws -B-.
Disconnect plug connections.

Take out heater control -C- towards the


bottom.

Installation is carried out in the reverse


order.

Remove and install Bowden cables from the heater control

Remove the heater control.

Unclip Bowden cable support bearing -A-.

Detach Bowden cable.


Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Note
Check Bowden cables before installation,
t replace damaged Bowden cables or Bowden
cables showing a resistance.
Insert the wire cable -B- on the correct side
t
(bottom coil).

Connection diagram for the Bowden cables on the heater control

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Bowden cable -A- to footwell/defroster flap.


Colour: green
Bowden cable -B- to the central flap.
Colour: yellow
Bowden cable -C- to the temperature flap.
Colour: beige

Connection diagram for the Bowden cables on the heating

Bowden cable -A- to footwell/defroster flap.


Colour: green
Bowden cable -B- to the central flap.
Colour: yellow
Bowden cable -C- to the temperature flap.
Colour: beige

Remove Bowden cables on the heater, install and adjust


Remove Bowden cables

Remove footwell vent Chapter

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Lever off anchoring clip -A-.


Carefully remove Bowden cable from the
lever arm -B-.
Note

Check Bowden cables before installation,


t replace damaged Bowden cables or
Bowden cables showing a resistance.
After installing the Bowden cable, turn
t the rotary switch between the end stops
(must reach both end stops).
Install and adjust Bowden cable to
temperature flap
Turn rotary switch for temperature flap up
to the stop in position cold.

Insert Bowden cable at lever to


temperature flap -B-.

Slightly press lever for temperature flap


-B- in -direction of arrow-.

Fix Bowden cable cover with anchoring


clip -A-.

Turn rotary switch for temperature flap


between the end stops (must reach both
end stops).

Install and adjust Bowden cable to central


flap

Turn rotary switch for air distribution up


to the stop in position air distribution to
front windscreen.

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Insert Bowden cable at lever to central


flap -C-.

Slightly press lever for central flap -C- in


-direction of arrow-.

Fix Bowden cable cover with anchoring


clip -A-.

Turn rotary switch for air distribution


between the end stops (must reach both
end stops).

Install and adjust Bowden cable to


footwell/defroster flap

Turn rotary switch for air distribution up


to the stop in position air distribution to
front windscreen.

Insert Bowden cable at lever for


footwell/defroster flap -B-.

Slightly press lever for footwell/defroster


flap -B- in -direction of arrow-.

Fix Bowden cable cover with anchoring


clip -A-.

Turn rotary switch for air distribution


between the end stops (must reach both
end stops).

Replace bulb for heater control

Note
In order to avoid damage to the rotary knob, i.e use a thick cloth between the rotary knob and the jaws of
the pliers or use pliers with plastic or rubber jaws.
The illumination of the rotary switches is performed by way of a bulb at the start of production. At a later
t
stage it must be converted to LEDs, which can no longer be replaced.
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Detach rotary knob -A- with pliers from the


rotary switch for the fresh air blower.
Detach bulb from its fixture -B- e. g. using a

set of pointed pliers or a bulb extractor.

Removing and installing fresh air blower -V2

Remove series resistor - N24- Chapter.

Pull fresh air blower -B- towards the


bottom out of the heating.

Remove the connector -A- from the fresh


air blower.

Seperate fresh air blower -V2- and base


plate

Screw out screw -A-.


-B-.

Note

t After installing the fresh air blower, check


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for correct positioning in the heating.

Removing and installing series resistor for fresh air blower -N24 -

Remove screw clip for foam cover.

Swing foam cover -C- to the side.


Remove the connector -A- from the series

resistor.
Release screws -B- and remove resistor carrier.
Remove series resistor from the resistor carrier

Bore out or break off attachments -A-.

Press back -C- catches.


Remove series resistor -B-.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Note
When installing, fix series resistor with sheet
metal screw -D- of 3.2x10 mm.

Removing and installing control motor of fresh air flap and re-circulating air flap - V154Removing

Remove glove compartment Body Work; Rep. Gr.70


Position (if possible) fresh air and re-circulating air flap re-circulating air.

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Pull out connector -A-.


Remove screw -B-.

Press control motor towards the bottom


until the catch -D- is no longer in the slot
-E- and press control motor to the outside
in -direction of arrow-.
Install

Manually set fresh air and re-circulating


air flap fresh air.
Connect plug -A-.

By operating the switch for fresh air and


re-circulating air flap and switching on

and off the ignition, position the lever -Fat the control motor in the centre
position -direction of arrow-.

Incline the control motor approx. 45 to


the bottom and install.

Check the function of the fresh air flap and re-circulating air flap control motor -V154- and
the switch -E159Note

In order for the steam to quickly fade from the steamed-up windows, no re-circulating air
t operation is possible at air distribution to front windscreen. (Switch -E159- is
mechanically locked via the rotary switch).
Otherwise it could arise that the window panes steam up during the re-circulating air
t operation (the humidity of the air in the passenger compartment increases and then
condenses on the window panes).
Check the function of the switch -E159- and the fresh air flap and re-circulating air flap
control motor -V154

Switch on ignition.

Position rotary switch -A- for the fresh air


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blower -V2- on speed 3.

Turn rotary switch -B- for air distribution


in position air distribution to the dash
panel vents.
Do not operate switch -C- for fresh air
and re-circulating air flap -E159-.

The air is sucked in via the dust and pollen


filter (fresh-air operation, warning light in
the switch must not light up).
Operate switch -C- (re-circulating air
operation, warning light in the switch
must light up).
The air is sucked out of the front passenger
footwell area (re-circulating air operation).

Turn rotary switch -B- for air distribution


up to the stop in position air distribution
to front windscreen.

The warning light in the switch -C- must go


out, the fresh air and re-circulating air flap
goes into position fresh air operation
(operation of the switch -C- via the rotary
switch -B-).
Note

If the function is OK however the window


panes steam up:

Check dust and pollen filter for


t contamination Chapter and compulsive
ventilation Chapter
t

If the function is N.O.K., check switch


-E159-.

Check the function of the switch -E159

Remove glove compartment Body


Work; Rep. Gr.70

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Remove connector -A- from the fresh air


flap and re-circulating air flap control
motor -V154-.
Switch on ignition.
Turn rotary switch for air distribution in
position air distribution to the dash
panel vents.
Do not operate switch -E159- (not
pressed in).

Fresh air operation, the warning light in the


switch must not light up.

Connect voltage tester -V.A.G1527Bbetween the contacts -1- and -3- of the
plug connection -A-.

The warning light in the voltage tester


must light up.

Operate switch -E159- (press).

Re-circulating air operation, the warning


light in the switch must light up.
The warning light in the voltage tester
must go out.
Connect voltage tester between the
contacts -2- and -3- of the plug
connection -A-.
The warning light in the voltage tester
must light up.

Turn rotary switch for air distribution up


to the stop in position air distribution to
front windscreen.

The warning light in the switch as well as in


the voltage tester must go out.
Note

If no fault is found during this test:


however the vehicle window panes steam
up, check -fresh air- and re-circulating air
t
flap for smooth operation or replace fresh
air flap and re-circulating air flap control
motor -VI54-.
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If the function is N.O.K.:


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Check wiring between -El59- and -VI54for interruption and short-circuit.

Check voltage supply and earth


connection to the switch -El59-.

Replace heater control.

Remove and install footwell vent

Removing the centre console Body Work; Rep. Gr.68


Remove left cover below the dash panel.

Remove left cover for footwell vent -E- (2


plastic spreader clips, 2-part).
Remove support -D-.
Remove connecting piece -C- between
footwell vent and rear duct.
Press footwell vent -B- out of the catches
-A- towards the bottom and remove in
-direction of arrow-.

Removing and installing dust pollen filter

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Surround

2-

Filter insert

3-

Plastic nut

4-

Filter housing with seal

Removing

Remove right plenum chamber cover


Body Work; Rep. Gr.66.
Press catches of the filter housing in
direction of arrow -B- and take out filter
element with frame.

Install

The frame must grip into the first plate of


the filter element -arrow A-.

Remove and install coolant shut-off valve of heating system


Vehicles with mapped cooling
Removing
The coolant shut-off valve -arrow- is
located in the engine compartment in the
area of the heat exchanger flange.

Remove intake hose.


Reduce pressure in the coolant circuit by
opening the cap on the coolant
expansion reservoir.
Disconnect coolant hoses before and
after the coolant shut-off valve with hose
clamps -MP 7-602-.
Detach vacuum hose from the coolant
shut-off valve.
Position collecting vessel under the shutoff valve and detach coolant hoses from
the valve.

Install
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Installation is carried out in the reverse


order.

After installing, fill up with coolant


according to specification

2 way valve for coolant shut-off valve -N147Vehicles with mapped cooling
Inspection

Disconnect the connector from the valve


-arrow-.

Measure the resistence between the


contacts of the valve using a multimeter.

Specified value: 31...39


If the specified value is not reached:

Replace valve.

If the specified value is reached:


Inspect wiring according to the current
flow diagram and repair if necessary
Current flow diagrams and Fitting
locations.
If wiring is o.k.:
Vehicles without air conditioning system
and vehicles with air conditioning system
with manual control.
Check heater control Current flow
diagrams and Fitting locations,
Chapter.
Vehicles with Climatronic

Check climatronic control unit Chapter;


replace if necessary Chapter.

Removing

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Disconnect the connector from the valve


-arrow-.

Remove vacuum hoses from the valve.

Unlock and take out valve.

Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse
order.

Removing and installing heater unit


Removing

Removing dust and pollen filter with housing Chapter.

Determine the code for radio sets fitted with anti-theft coding.

Disconnect battery.
Reduce pressure in the coolant circuit by opening the cap on the coolant expansion
reservoir.
Disconnect both coolant hoses to heat
exchanger of the heater with hose
clamps (e. g. - V.A.G 3094-).
Note

Connect the coolant hoses the right way


round: - Coolant hose -A- Feed from the
t
cylinder head, coolant hose -B- Return
flow to the water pump.
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Bleed the refrigerant circuit Engine,


Mechanics; Rep. Gr.19.

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Position the reservoir under the


connection for the hose -B- and via the

connection for the hose -A- carefully blow


the coolant out of the heat exchanger
(with compressed air).

Slightly raise the pre-type punched points


-A- of the heat protection matting and

remove the hexagon nuts with washer -Blocated behind them (tightening torque
15 Nm).
Remove hexagon nut with washer -C-.
Note

A gasket must be present at the washers of


the hexagon nuts for sealing.

Removing the dash panel Body


Work; Rep. Gr.70

Remove right footwell vent Chapter.

Removing passenger-side airbag unit


Electrical System; Rep. Gr.96.
All opened connectors and the air guides
of the heater unit must be covered to
prevent any swarf from penetrating.

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Bore out the support for the dash panel


at the points marked (connection points)
with -A- using a 7 mm drill .
Bend part -B- to the side at the
predetermined breaking point -C- in
-direction of arrow-.
Note

After installing the heater unit, bend the


part -B- back in its original position and
screw the molded part drawn with
interrupted lines to the bores -A- (e. g. with
screws M6x10).

Disconnect electrical connection between


vehicle and heater unit (plug connection
and bolted earth cable to -A- pillar.
Remove heater unit in -direction of the
arrow-.

Install
Installation is performed in the reverse
order, pay attention to the following points:
Note

Check all the gaskets at the heater unit


t for damage before installing, replace
damaged gaskets.
Before inserting the heater unit, check
t the gasket at the suction channel as it
must touch the body.

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Replace gasket -A- at the heat exchanger


t and check for correct fitting at the
contact surface -C-.
At the connection to the heat exchanger,
t the flow direction of the coolant is
indicated (-arrow B-).
All the cable binders which must be
removed for removing the heater unit
t
must be fitted again at the same point
after the assembly.

Removing and installing heat exchanger

Remove heater unit Chapter.

Press back catch pegs -B- and pull the


heat exchanger -A- out of the heater unit.

Install
Installation is performed in the reverse
order, pay attention to the following points:
Note

If the heat exchanger does not lock when


installed in the heater flap box, it must
t
be fixed with 2 suitable screws -C- (e. g.
sheet metal screws 3.2x20 mm).
t

Pay attention to correct fitting of gasket


-D-, it must not be visible after installing.

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Replace gasket -A- and check for correct


fitting at the contact surface -C-.

At the connection to the heat exchanger,


t the flow direction of the coolant is
indicated (-arrow -B--).

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Air conditioner
Safety measures when working on vehicles with air conditioning and when using refrigerant R
134a
The assemblies and the line system of the air conditioning system are filled with refrigerant R
134a.
Safety measures must be observed for refrigerant R 134a (additional directives may apply in
individual countries):
Refrigerant must not be released into the environment, it must be drained off from the
refrigerant circuit using an exhaust system or service position. The drained off refrigerant is
processed on site or is returned to the manufacturer for ecological disposal (different or
additional directives may apply in certain countries).
If during repairs on the vehicle it is necessary to drain the refrigerant circuit, these tasks must
be carried out in a specialist service centre which has suitably trained personnel and is fitted
out for working on the refrigerant circuit!
Reasons:
Only the service centres have suitable service positions and properly trained personnel where
the refrigerant can be drained off professionally.

The Commission Regulation (EC) No 307/2008 of 2.4.2008, stipulates the qualification


requirements of the employees who carry out the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases
from air conditioning systems for vehicles.
Only employees with a training certificate, as mentioned in the Article 3 of the given
regulation (as of the dates in the regulation), are recognised as skilled workers who can
pursue the activities mentioned in the preceding paragraph.
Alternative or additional regulations may be valid in certain countries.

Note

All the safety measures when working on vehicles with air conditioning system, when using
the refrigerant as well as to the below-mentioned chapters can be found in the Workshop
Manual Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a Air conditioning system with
refrigerant R134a; Rep. Gr.00 technical data.
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General notes on the air conditioning system

General instructions for refrigerant circuit

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Legal texts and legal regulations


Refrigerant circuit
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t
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Working with the service position of the air conditioning systems


Detecting leaks in the refrigerant circuit
Removing contaminants from the refrigerant circuit

t
t
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Complaints
Check the pressure in the refrigerant circuit (with the service position of the air conditioning
systems)
Replacing components of the refrigerant circuit

Description and components of the air conditioning system, checks as well as repair work,
filling contents
Note

Detailed description of the function of the air conditioning system, checks as well as repair
work can be found in the Workshop Manual Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a
Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a; Rep. Gr.00 technical data.

Operation of the air conditioning system

The temperature in the passenger compartment is influenced by radiant heat through the window and by the
contact heat emitted by metallic parts. In order to provide agreeable temperatures for the passengers on very
hot days, some of the ambient heat must be evacuated.
As it is a well known fact that heat spreads towards colder temperatures, an aggregate that generates lower
temperatures has been fitted to the vehicle, i.e. the evaporator. Liquid refrigerant is continuously evaporated
in this aggregate. The heat required for this operation is drawn from the air flowing through the evaporator.
The refrigerant gas together with the absorbed heat is pumped out of the evaporator by the compressor. The
compressor's compression work increases the heat content and the temperature of the refrigerant. It is now
considerably higher than the ambient air temperature.
The high-temperature refrigerant and its heat content flow to the condenser. There, because of the
temperature difference between the refrigerant and the ambient air, the refrigerant releases heat into the
ambient air via the condenser and liquifies.
The refrigerant is also a heat conveyor. As it will be re-used, it is again pumped to the evaporator.
Structure of the refrigerant circuit

Note
All air conditioning components marked * as well as all refrigerant hoses and refrigerant lines must be
repaired or replaced in service centres, as the refrigerant must first be drained off at a service position.
HP = High-pressure side
LP = Low-pressure side

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Oil drain plug*


Magnetic coupling -N25Compressor*
Pressure relief valve*
Condenser*
Fluid container with desiccator*
Exhaust, filler and measurement valve*
Note

High-pressure side
8Cap
9Connection with valve*
10 Air conditioner pressure switch -F129- or high pressure sensor -G6511 Expansion valve*
12 Evaporator*
13 Cap
14 Exhaust, filler and measurement valve*
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Low-pressure side
15 Pre-cubic contents*
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Parts of the refrigerant circuit

Compressor
The compressor is driven by the ribbed V-belt of
the vehicle engine.
A magnetic coupling -N25- fitted to the
compressor generates the shaft grip between the
belt pulley and compressor shaft when the air
conditioning system is on.
The compressor sucks refrigerant gas from the
evaporator, compresses it and transfers it to the
condenser.
Note
The compressor contains refrigerant oil, which
can be mixed with the -R 134a- refrigerant at all
temperatures.

Condenser
The condenser dissipates heat from the
compressed refrigerant gas into the ambient air.
During this process the refrigerant gas condenses
and liquifies.

Fluid reservoir
The fluid reservoir gathers the liquid drops and
conveys them to the expansion valve in a constant
flow. Humidity, that has penetrated into the
refrigerant circuit during assembly, is bound by a
dessicator integrated in the fluid reservoir.

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Expansion valve
The expansion valve atomizes incoming
refrigerant and controls the flow in accordance
with the different pressures in such a way that,
depending on the heat transport, the vapour only
becomes gaseous at the outlet of the evaporator.

Evaporator
The liquid refrigerant evaporates in the
evaporator. The heat required for this operation is
drawn from the air flowing through the
evaporator fins. This cools down the evaporator.
The refrigerant evaporates and is sucked in with
the absorbed heat as gas by the compressor.
Tubes and hoses of the refrigerant circuit
The mixture of refrigerant oil and refrigerant -R
134a- corrodes certain metals (e.g. copper) and
alloys and dissolves certain hose materials.
Therefore only original spare parts may be used.

O-ring seals
These rings seal off the connection points
between the individual components of the
refrigerant circuit.
Only use O-rings that are resistant to
refrigerant -R 134a- and related refrigerant oils.
Original spare parts offer this guarantee.
O-ring seals:
t Only use once, replace.
t Pay attention to correct diameter -a- and -b-.
t Moisten with refrigerant oil before inserting.

Connection for the quick-coupling adapter on the refrigerant circuit

t Only use valves and connections that are resistant to refrigerant -R 134a- and related refrigerant oils.
Different connections (outside diameter) for high-pressure and low-pressure side guarantee that the
t
connections are not interchanged.
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t After disconnecting the quick-coupling adapter tighten the caps to prevent any dirt from penetrating.
Connection to high-pressure valve

12345-

Base with inside thread


O-ring 10.8 mm; 1.8 mm
Valve with groove for O-ring and inside thread M8x1 for cap
O-ring 10.8 mm; 1.8 mm
Cap

Connection to low-pressure valve

12345-

Base with outside thread and groove for O-ring


O-ring 7.6 mm; 1.8 mm
Valve: Inside thread for cap M8x1
O-ring for cap: 7.6 mm; 1.8 mm
Cap

Parts for securing the refrigerant circuit

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Pressure relief valve


The pressure relief valve is located on the
compressor and opens in the event of
overpressure. The refrigerant does not flow out
completely. A plastic washer glued to a valve
indicates if the valve was opened (it is pressed
off).
Opening pressure: 4 0.4 MPa
Closing pressure: 3.25 MPa
Note
If the pressure relief valve was open, determine
the cause of the overpressure in the system and
adjust.

Coil for magnetic coupling -N25An overheating fuse is built into the solenoid
coil. The overheating fuse will cut out the
t solenoid coil as soon as (e.g. because of
compressor resistance) the magnetic coupling
starts overheating (approx. 180C)
The solenoid coil also includes a protective
t diode (reduces voltage peaks that may occur
when disconnecting the magnetic coupling).

Switch for refrigerant circuit

Position A: Air conditioner pressure switch


-F129Switches off the magnetic coupling -N25- at an
t overpressure (3.2 MPa/32 bar overpressure) via
the radiator fan control unit -J293-.
Switches off the magnetic coupling -N25 - if
the pressure is too low (0.12 MPa/1.2 bar
t
overpressure) via the radiator fan control unit
-J293-, e.g. during loss of refrigerant.
Switches the radiator fan into the 2nd speed via
the radiator fan control unit at an overpressure
t
of 1.6 MPa (16 bar) (secures the optimal
working pressures of the refrigerant).
Position B: High pressure sensor -G65The high pressure sensor -G65- determines the
pressure in the refrigerant circuit and transmits
the determined values to the engine control unit.
This is performed via the radiator fan control unit
-J293- the required following steps:
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Switches the radiator fan -V7- to the next speed


t in the event of a pressure rise in the refrigerant
circuit.
Switches off the magnetic coupling -N25- if the
t pressure is too high (for example at insufficient
engine cooling).
Switches off the magnetic coupling -N25- if the
t pressure is too low (for example loss of
refrigerant).

Radiator fan control unit -J293Via the control unit is switched:


t Magnetic coupling -N25t Radiator fan -V7- (1st and 2nd speed)

Control switch for coolant temperature too hot


-F14Switches off the magnetic coupling -N25- via the
radiator fan control unit at a coolant temperature
of 119C and switches on again at a temperature
of 112C (engine overheat protection)

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Outside temperature switch -F38Switches off the magnetic coupling via the
radiator fan control unit at a temperature of 2C
and switches on again at a temperature of 5C
(evaporator icing protection).

Contents

Refrigerant circuit
750+50 g refrigerant R 134a
Note
When filling, always fill the refrigerant circuit up to the top tolerance limit (there will still be some
refrigerant in the filling hoses).
Refrigerant oil
For compressor firm Sanden or Zexel: 135+ 15 cm3 PAG oil (Order No. -G 052 154A2-).
Oil distribution
The oil, which before the first activation of the air conditioning system was located in the compressor's oil
pan, is distributed as follows in the refrigerant circuit:
Compressor approx. 50 %
Condensor approx. 10%
Suction hose approx. 10%
Pressure hose Evaporator approx. 20 %
Fluid reservoir approx. 10%

Summary of components for air conditioning and heating - engine compartment (manual
control)
Note

The parts marked with an * must only be repaired in specialist service centres which have
suitably trained personnel and are fitted out for working on the refrigerant circuit!

t Comply with the safety measures when working on vehicles with air conditioning system
and when using refrigerant R 134a and observe the instructions for working on the
refrigerant circuit Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a; Rep. Gr.00 technical
35

data.

1q

Extractor and filling valve*


High-pressure side

for exhausting, filling and measuring

always screw on cap with a gasket

removing and installing Chapter

2q
q

Air conditioner pressure switch -F129- or high pressure sensor -G65for vehicles as of model year 99 with 1.6 ltr./74kW engine, the -G65- is installed instead of
the -F129 on all vehicles is installed -G65- as of model year 00

-F129- (4-pin plug connection) function, remove and install, check Chapter

-G65- (3-pin plug connection) function Chapter, remove and install, check Chapter

3-

Expansion valve*
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Remove and install heat-protection insulation Chapter

Removing and installing the refrigerant lines Chapter

removing and installing Chapter

4-

Dust and pollen filter

below the water box cover

removing and installing Chapter

5q

Outside temperature switch -F38-

switches off the magnetic coupling -N25- if the ambient temperature is too low (off at 2C is valid for vehicles up to model year 99, off at 0C - is valid for vehicles as of model year
00, on at 5C)

clipped into the plenum chamber at the top

6-

Valve for condensation water drain

check, remove and install Chapter

7-

Control switch for coolant temperature too hot -F14-

in the coolant circuit

q -F14- switches off the magnetic coupling -N25- if the coolant temperature is too high (off at
119C, on at 112C)
q

1.6 Itr./74 kW up to model year 1998 and all other vehicles as of model year 1999

8-

Radiator fan control unit -J293-

q
q

screwed on under the battery tray


the magnetic coupling -N25- of the compressor is also switched via this control unit

9-

Pressure relief valve*

O-Ring: 8.6 mm; 1.8 mm

Tightening torque: 10 Nm

check Chapter

10 -

Oil drain plug*

O-Ring: 8.8 mm; 1.5 mm

Tightening torque: 15 Nm
Note

To drain off refrigerant oil:

Remove compressor:

Remove oil drain plug.


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Turn the compressor with the clutch disk of the magnetic coupling to speed up the
evacuation of the oil.

11 -

Compressor*

Remove and install compressor holder Engine, Mechanics; Rep. Gr.13

Removing and installing the compressor on the holder Chapter

Removing and installing the refrigerant lines Chapter

Removing and installing the compressor Chapter


Note

Remove and install V-ribbed belt Engine, Mechanics; Rep. Gr.13

Mark the direction of rotation before removing the V-ribbed belt, the reversal of the direction
of rotation can lead to the damage of the belt.

The stroke of piston of the compressor is variable, it adjusts itself depending upon the
determined refrigerating capacity.

If a new compressor was installed or new refrigerant oil was filled into the compressor (e. g.
after blowing through the refrigerant circuit and emptying the compressor via the oil drain
t
plug), the compressor must be turned by hand approx. 10 turns after installing (in order to
avoid damage to the compressor before operation).
12 q
13 q
14 q
q
15 q
q

Air conditioning system magnetic coupling -N25repairing Chapter


Condenser*
removing and installing Chapter
Fluid container with desiccator*
removing and installing Chapter
replace after each opening of the refrigerant circuit
Extractor and filling valve*
Low-pressure side
for exhausting, filling and measuring

always use cap with gasket ring

removing and installing Chapter

Air conditioner pressure switch -F129-

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Note

If the vehicle has been fitted with air conditioner with automatic regulation (Climatronic), the
pressure switch for the air conditioning system -F129 - is checked by the self-diagnosis
Chapter
Operation
The low/high pressure switch (switch
between the contacts 1 and 2) switches
t the compressor off when there is
underpressure or overpressure in the
refrigerant circuit.
Switching pressures (in bar overpressure):

Opens at 1.2 bar (compressor off) and


closes at 2.4 bar (compressor on).

Opens at 32 bar (compressor off) and


closes at 24 bar (compressor on)

High pressure switch (switch between the


t contacts 3 and 4) switches the radiator
fan V7 into the stage 2.
Switching pressures (in bar overpressure):

Closes at 16 bar (2nd fan stage switched


on).

Opens at 12.5 bar (2nd fan stage


switched off).

Removing and installing

Separate 4-pin plug connection and


remove pressure switch -B- (5 Nm).
Note

The refrigerant circuit remains closed,


connection to valve.

Replace -O--ring seal -A- (10.8 mm; 1.8


mm).

Inspect proper operation:


Test conditions
l
l

AC not operating
Fresh air blower switch -E9- on position
1
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Switch for air conditioning system -E35pressed (on)

Remove plug -B- from switch -A- and


bridge the contacts 1 and 2 at the plug
-B-.

Switch on ignition.
Note

If the magnetic coupling clicks when


switching the ignition on and off, either
t the pressure in the refrigerant circuit is
too low (refrigerant circuit empty) or the
switch is defective.
Entrust the vehicle to a service centre for
t checking the pressures in the refrigerant
circuit.
Test conditions
l

AC operating

Fresh air blower switch -E9- on position


1

Switch for air conditioning system -E35pressed (on)

Remove pressure switch and connect


again to the wiring loom.

Switch on ignition.
Note

In this condition the magnetic coupling


must not click, otherwise the pressure
switch is defective -F129- (although the air
conditioning system is operating).

High pressure sensor for air conditioning system -G65Removing and installing

40

Separate 3-pin plug connection and


remove pressure switch -B- (5 Nm).

Replace -O--ring seal -A- (10.8 mm; 1.8


mm).

Installation is performed in the reverse


order, pay attention to the following points:
Note

The refrigerant circuit remains closed,


connection to valve.
Inspect proper operation:
The high pressure sensor -G65- is an
information transmitter for the radiator fan
control unit -J293- and for the engine
control unit. It can only be checked via selfdiagnosis of the engine control unit
Engine; Rep. Gr.01 self-diagnosis.

Removing and installing extractor and filler valves

Removing and installing extractor and filler


valves - low-pressure side
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t Octagon wrench socket -T10364/1Drain the refrigerant circuit with the aid of the

A/C service station.


Release cap -5- with gasket ring -4-.
Use wrench -T10364/1- to release the valve -3
from the pipe.
Screw in new valve (8 Nm) with new O-ring

-2- 7.6 mm; 1.8 mm.


Again screw on cap with gasket ring.

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Removing and installing extractor and filling


valve - high-pressure side
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t Octagon wrench socket -T10364/2Drain the refrigerant circuit with the aid of the

A/C service station.


Release cap -5- with gasket ring -4-.
Use wrench -T10364/2- to release the valve -3
from the pipe.
Screw in new valve (8 Nm) with new O-ring

-2- 10.8 mm; 1.8 mm.


Again screw on cap with gasket ring.

Remove and install the heat-protection insulation for the expansion valve

Press together both shells -A- and -B- of the


heat-protection insulation until the existing
catches hook into position.
Note
If the heat-protection insulation is missing or not
correctly installed, it may result in a power
reduction of the air conditiong system (change of
the set control characteristic curve through heat
irradiation).

Removing and installing the refrigerant lines on the expansion valve


(Must only be performed in a service centre!)

Drain refrigerant circuit.


Remove heat-protection insulation -A- Chapter.

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Remove screw -B- (8 Nm) and remove


refrigerant lines -C- and -D-.

Installation is performed in the reverse


order, pay attention to the following points:
Note

Replace both O-ring seals -E- (16.7 mm;


1.8 mm) and -F- (7.6 mm; 1.8 mm).

Shut off open refrigerant lines and


expansion valve connections.

Fit refrigerant lines stress free.

Removing and installing the expansion valve


(Must only be performed in a service centre!)

Drain refrigerant circuit.

Removing refrigerant lines from the expansion valve Chapter.

Release screws -A- (8 Nm).

Remove expansion valve -B- and


threaded plate -E-.

Installation is performed in the reverse


order, pay attention to the following points:
Note

Replace both O-ring seals -C- (14.0


t mm; 1.8 mm) and -D- (10.8 mm; 1.8
mm).
t

Shut off open connections on the


evaporator.

If the heat-protection insulation is


missing or not correctly installed, it may
result in a power reduction of the air
t
conditiong system (change of the set
control characteristic curve through heat
irradiation).

Check condensation water drain, remove and install valve

Inspection
43

Version -I.-:
The condensation water drain valve -A- should
not stick and must close, its drain opening must
be located at the bottom.
l
Version -II.-:
Note: The water drain openings must not be
blocked by contaminations and must be located
at the bottom.
Removing and installing
Open the flap -D- of the heat-protection
matting (at the pre-type punched points) and
remove the condensation water drain valve.
Note

t
t

Remove condensation water drain valve -Atowards the bottom out of the floor plate, when
installing pay attention to the proper position in
the bulkhead -B-.
The condensation water drain valve must not
rest against the flap of the heat-protection
matting in the installed position -D-.
The condensation water drain valve must not
stick with wax or underbody sealant (version
-I-.) or it must not be blocked (version -II-).
If problems exist due to humidity in the
passenger compartment, check the
condensation water drain -C- for correct fitting
position in the condensation water drain valve
-A-.
Only use valve version -II- when replacing
valve -A-.

Inspecting the pressure relief valve on the compressor

Operation: protects the refrigerant circuit from


excessive pressure.
The pressure relief valve indicates if the valve
was opened. An affixed small plate -arrow- is
then pressed out of its position. In this case, the
t vehicle must be repaired in a specialist service
centre which has suitably trained personnel and
is fitted out for working on the refrigerant
circuit.
t

44

Removing and installing the compressor from/on the holder


Note
t

After removal, attach the compressor e. g. with wire to the compressor holder and do not
suspend on the refrigerant lines.

t Do not drain refrigerant circuit, do not remove refrigerant lines from the compressor.
t

Mark the direction of rotation before removing the V-ribbed belt, the reversal of the
direction of rotation can lead to the damage of the belt.
Remove V-ribbed belt Engine, Mechanics; Rep. Gr.13
Remove bottom cover and separation between engine compartment and right wheel house
Body Work; Rep. Gr.66

Remove vane pump for power-assisted steering from bracket Chassis; Rep. Gr.48
Note
Only required for engines with the vane pump arranged at the bottom (e. g. 1.6 / 74 kW,
1.8 / 92 kW).

Release screws -A- (tightening torque 45


Nm).

Installation is performed in the reverse


order, pay attention to the following points:
Note
Slide the threaded bushing -Bt completely into the hole of the
compressor before installing it.
Pay attention to the correct fitting
t position of the belt pulley when installing
the V-ribbed belt.

Removing and installing the refrigerant lines of the compressor

(Must only be performed in service centres!)

Drain refrigerant circuit.

45

Release screws -A- (tightening torque 20 Nm).


Replace both O-ring seals -B- (10.8 mm; 1.8

mm) and -D- (14.3 mm; 2.4 mm).


Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay
attention to the following points:
Note
t The refrigerant line -C- leads to the condenser.
The refrigerant line -E- comes from the
t
expansion valve.
Pay attention to the correct fitting position of
t the tensioning pins -F- when installing the
refrigerant lines.
Shut off open refrigerant lines and compressor
t
connections.
Removing and installing the compressor
(Must only be performed in service centres!)

Drain refrigerant circuit.


Removing refrigerant lines from the compressor Chapter.
Remove compressor from the bracket Chapter.

Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the following points:
Note

Before the first operation of the compressor:

Turn the compressor by hand approx. 10 turns

Start engine with the compressor switched off.

Wait until the idling speed has stabilised.


Only then the compressor is switched on and must run at idling speed for at least 10
minutes.

Removing and installing fluid reservoir

(Must only be performed in service centres!)

Drain refrigerant circuit.

46

Release screw -E- (tightening torque 15 Nm).


Remove refrigerant lines -D-.
Remove hexagon nut -C-.
Remove screw -A- (tightening torque 15 Nm).
Pull fluid reservoir -G- towards the bottom out

of the support.
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay
attention to the following points:
Note
Replace O-ring seals -F- and -B- (10.8 mm;
1.8 mm).
Keep the fluid reservoir closed as long as
possible and remove the caps just before
installing (a dessicator bag is located in the
t
fluid reservoir which saturates with humidity
over a short time and therefore becomes
unusable if the reservoir is opened).
t

Removing and installing the condenser


(Must only be performed in service centres!)

Drain refrigerant circuit.


Remove condensor with radiator from the lock carrier Body Work; Rep. Gr.50; replace
lock carrier.
Remove fluid reservoir Chapter.
Remove screw -D- (tightening torque 15
Nm).
Remove refrigerant lines -B-.
Release screws -C- (tightening torque 8
Nm).

Installation is performed in the reverse


order, pay attention to the following points:
Note

Replace O-ring seal -A- (10.8 mm; 1.8


mm).

t Pay attention to the correct fitting


position of the tensioning pin -E- when
47

installing the refrigerant lines.

Repair magnetic coupling -N25- (manual control and climatronic)


Note

Remove the compressor from the bracket for repairing the magnetic coupling (do not open
the refrigerant circuit).

Remove and install V-ribbed belt Engine, Mechanics; Rep. Gr.13

Mark the direction of rotation before removing the V-ribbed belt.

Special tools and workshop equipment required


t
t

Counterholder -MP 9-601 Flywheel type belt pulley fitting tool -MP 9-400-

48

1t

Nut
self-locking, replace

Tightening torque: 15 Nm

Screwing off and on Fig.

2t

Clutch disc
remove Fig.

3t
t
t

Spacers
to set the gap between the clutch disk and belt pulley
Clearance: 0.4 up to 0.8 mm
Testing and adjusting gap Fig.

4-

Circlip

t
t
t

replace
Fit on correct side (the smooth side points to the compressor).
pay attention to correct fit in slot

5-

Belt pulley

with pressed-in bearing

do not replace bearing

remove Fig.

installing Fig.

clean sealing surface before installing

6-

Circlip

t
t
t

replace
Fit on correct side (the smooth side points to the compressor).
pay attention to correct fit in slot

7t

Solenoid coil
installing Fig.
Note

An overheating fuse is built into the solenoid coil. The overheating fuse will cut out the
t solenoid coil as soon as (e.g. because of compressor resistance) the magnetic coupling
starts overheating (approx. 180C)
t The solenoid coil also includes a protective diode (reduces voltage peaks that may occur
49

when disconnecting the magnetic coupling).


8-

Bracket with screw

9-

Support

10 -

Support

11 -

Screw

12 -

Compressor

13 -

Slide bush

with thread

Screwing hexagon nut off and on


Tightening torque 15 Nm.
Note

t
t

self-locking, replace
-MP 9-601- use with 6 mm pin
diameter

Remove clutch disk


Note

Carefully lever off a tightly fitted clutch


disc with two screwdrivers -A-.

50

Pull off belt pulley

Insert two-arm extractor -A- at the


shoulder -B- and pull off belt pulley.
Note

Pay attention to the correct position of


the extractor at the shoulder -B- so that
t
the belt pulley is not damaged when
removing.
t Clean contact surface before installing.

Install solenoid coil

Position naps -C- in the recess of the


solenoid coil -A-.

Pay attention the correct position of the


wiring -B- to the solenoid coil -A-.

Install belt pulley

Position belt pulley flat and install with


-MP 9-400-.
Note

Screw the screw of -MP 9-400- only by


hand onto the compressor shaft.

51

Testing and adjusting gap

Measure the dimention 1 between the


belt pulley and the clutch disk (-B- and
-C-) with depth gauge -A- (at 3 points).
Apply a voltage of 12 V to the 2-pin plug
-D- (pay attention to the correct polarity
of the voltage).
Measure the dimention 2 between the
belt pulley and the clutch disk (-B- and
-C-) with depth gauge -A- (at 3 points).
Gap (difference between dimension 1
and 2): 0.4 up to 0.8 mm.
Note

The gap must be within the tolerance


over the entire circumference.

The gap can also be measured with the


compressor fitted.

If the gap is outside the allowed range,


t remove the clutch disk and adjust the
gap by removing or inserting spacers.

Repair air conditioning system and heating - passenger compartment (manual control)
Note

The parts marked with an * must only be repaired in specialist service centres which have
suitably trained personnel and are fitted out for working on the refrigerant circuit!

Comply with the safety measures when working on vehicles with air conditioning system
and when using refrigerant R 134a and observe the instructions for working on the
t
refrigerant circuit Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a; Rep. Gr.00 technical
data.
t The fresh air is sucked in via a dust and pollen filter; remove and install Chapter.
t

The ventilation of the passenger compartment occurs via 2 ventilation frames (in the
luggage compartment on the right in the area of the bumper) Chapter.

52

1t
2t
3t
4t
5t

Dash panel
Removing and installing Body Work; Rep. Gr.70
Outer dash panel vent
clipped into place
Right dash panel vent
removing and installing Chapter
Centre, right dash panel vent
removing and installing Chapter
Air guide duct to the dash panel vents
screwed to the heating, locked on the top

6-

Fresh air flap and re-circulating air flap control motor -V154-

Inspect proper operation Chapter

removing and installing Chapter


53

7-

Series resistor for fresh air blower with overheating fuse -N24-

removing and installing Chapter

8-

Fresh air blower -V2-

removing and installing Chapter

9-

Air conditioning unit*

removing and installing Chapter

Remove Bowden cables, install and adjust Chapter

Connection diagram for the Bowden cables Chapter

disassembling and assembling Chapter

10 t

removing and installing Chapter

Remove and install Bowden cables Chapter

t
t

Heater control

Adjust Bowden cables Chapter


Connection diagram for the Bowden cables Chapter

Replace light bulb Chapter

11 t

Switch for fresh air and re-circulating air flap -E159Inspect proper operation Chapter
Note

The switch is firmly attached to the heater control.

During the defrosting operation no re-circulating air operation is possible (approx. 15


t before the rotary switch for air distribution reaches the final setting air guide to front
windscreen, the re-circulating air operation is switched off).
12 -

Switch for air conditioning system -E35Note

t
t

The switch is firmly attached to the heater control.


Perform the functional test according to the current flow diagram.

13 14 15 -

Footwell vent front passenger side


Rear duct
Connecting piece to rear duct
54

16 -

Left cover for footwell vent

17 t

Footwell vent
removing and installing Chapter

18 t
t

Heat exchanger*
removing and installing Chapter

for vehicles with mapped cooling on the basis of higher temperatures in an all-metal
version

19 t

Air guide duct to the defroster vents


removing and installing Chapter

20 t

Left and centre, left dash panel vent


removing and installing Chapter

21 -

Defroster vent "windscreen"

Removing and installing the air conditioning unit (manual control)


Only carry out in specialist service centres which have suitably trained personnel and are
fitted out for working on the refrigerant circuit see Air conditioning system with refrigerant
R134a; Rep. Gr.00 technical data.
Removing

Drain the refrigerant circuit with the aid of the A/C service station.
Removing dust and pollen filter Chapter.
Disconnect battery earth strap Electrical System; Rep. Gr.27.
Reduce pressure in the coolant circuit by opening the cap on the coolant expansion
reservoir.

55

Disconnect both coolant hoses to the


heat exchanger of the air conditioning
unit with hose clamps.
Note

Connect the coolant hoses the right way


round: - Coolant hose -A- Feed from the
t
cylinder head, coolant hose -B- Return
flow to the water pump
t

Bleed the refrigerant circuit Engine,


Mechanics; Rep. Gr.19.

Position the reservoir under the


connection for the hose -B- and via the

connection for the hose -A- carefully blow


the coolant out of the heat exchanger
(with compressed air).
Remove expansion valve Chapter

Shut off refrigerant lines and open


connections -A- and -B- on the
evaporator.

Remove two hexagon nuts with washer


-C- (tightening torque 15 Nm).
Note

A gasket must be present at the washers of


the hexagon nuts for sealing.

56

Slightly raise the pre-type punched points


-A- of the heat protection matting and

remove the hexagon nuts with washer -Blocated behind them (tightening torque
15 Nm).

Removing the dash panel Body


Work; Rep. Gr.70

Remove footwell vent Chapter

Remove front passenger airbag Body


work; Rep. Gr.69

All opened connectors and the air guides


of the air conditioning unit must be
covered to prevent any swarf from
penetrating.

Bore out the support for the dash panel


at the points marked (connection points)
with -A- using a 7 mm drill .
Bend part -B- to the side at the
predetermined breaking point -C- in
-direction of arrow-.
Note

After installing the heater unit, bend the


part -B- back in its original position and
screw the molded part drawn with
interrupted lines to the bores -A- (e. g. with
screws M6x10).
Disconnect electrical connection between
vehicle and air conditioning unit (plug
connection and bolted earth cable to -Apillar).

57

Remove air conditioning unit in -direction


of arrow-.

Install
Installation is performed in the reverse
order, pay attention to the following points:
Note

Check all the gaskets at the air


t conditioning unit for damage before
installing, replace damaged gaskets.
Before inserting the air conditioning unit,
t check the gasket at the suction channel
as it must touch the vehicle body.
Replace gasket -A- at the heat exchanger
t and check for correct fitting at the
contact surface -C-.
At the connection to the heat exchanger,
t the flow direction of the coolant is
indicated (-arrow B-).
All the cable binders which must be
removed for removing the air
t
conditioning unit must be fitted again at
the same point after the assembly.
t
t

Replace both O-ring seals for the


refrigerant lines and the expansion valve.
Fit refrigerant lines stress free.

Check the correct fitting position of the


t condensation water drain and the
condensation water drain valve.

58

Replace the gasket -A- and pay attention


t to the correct fitting position of the
evaporator connection flange.
Pay attention to the sequence when
t connecting the battery Electrical
System; Rep. Gr.27.

Removing and installing the heat exchanger of the air conditioning unit
(Must only be performed in service centres!)

Remove air conditioning unit Chapter.


Press back catch pegs -B- and pull the
heat exchanger -A- out of the air
conditioning unit.

Installation is performed in the reverse


order, pay attention to the following points:
Note

If the heat exchanger does not lock when


installed in the heater flap box, it must
t
be fixed with 2 suitable screws -C- (e. g.
sheet metal screws 3.2x20 mm).
t

Pay attention to correct fitting of gasket


-D-, it must not be visible after installing.

59

Replace gasket -A- and check for correct


fitting at the contact surface -C-.

At the connection to the heat exchanger,


t the flow direction of the coolant is
indicated (-arrow B-)

Disassembling and assembling the air conditioning unit (manual control)

Remove air conditioning unit Chapter.

60

1t

Evaporator housing
disassembling and assembling Chapter

2t

Tensioning strap
pay attention to the correct routing Fig.

3-

Wiring loom air conditioning system

4t

fixed with the tensioning strap -Pos. 2- and both screw clips -Pos. 5- on the evaporator
housing

56t
t
t

Cover

Screw clip
Heater control
Remove and install Bowden cables Chapter
Adjust Bowden cables Chapter
Connection diagram for the Bowden cables Chapter
61

Replace light bulb Chapter

7-

Heater flap box

do not disassemble

Remove Bowden cables, install and adjust Chapter

Connection diagram for the Bowden cables Chapter

8-

Heat exchanger

t
t

removing and installing Chapter


for vehicles with mapped cooling on the basis of higher temperatures in an all-metal
version

9t

Air guide duct to the dash panel vents


screwed to the air conditioning unit, locked on the top

10 -

Screw

11 t

Retaining clip
release with a screwdriver

12 t

Gasket
install on the evaporator housing Fig.

Lay tensioning strap


Note

Pay attention to the correct routing of the


t tensioning strap -A- around the
evaporator housing.
t

The tensioning strap holds the cover on


the evaporator housing.

62

Install the gasket on the evaporator


housing
Note

The gasket -A- must be inserted all around


in the groove of the evaporator housing.

Disassembling and assembling the evaporator housing (manual control)

Disassembling and assembling the air conditioning unit Chapter

63

1t
t

Top part evaporator housing


Assembling the evaporator housing Fig.

Check the gasket at the suction channel, replace if damaged (it seals the suction channel to
the passenger compartment)

2-

Fresh air flap and re-circulating air flap control motor -V154-

Inspect proper operation Chapter

removing and installing Chapter

345t
6t

Screw
Fresh/re-circulating air flap
Evaporator housing - bottom part
Assembling the evaporator housing Fig.
Fresh air blower -V2removing and installing Chapter
64

7-

Fresh air blower series resistor - N24-

removing and installing Chapter

8t

Evaporator
Install seal on the refrigerant lines of the evaporator Fig.

Installing the seal on the evaporator Fig.

9t

Seal
Install seal on the refrigerant lines of the evaporator Fig.

10 t
t

Seal
replace

Installing the seal on the evaporator housing Fig.

t seals the connecting area of the refrigerant lines to the engine compartment
11 t

O-ring seal
removing and installing Chapter

12 t

O-ring seal
removing and installing Chapter

13 -

Threaded plate

14 -

Expansion valve

Removing and installing the refrigerant lines Chapter

t
t

removing and installing Chapter


Remove and install heat-protection insulation Chapter

15 t

Screw
Tightening torque: 8 Nm

65

Assembling the evaporator housing

Both housing halves must be screwed


together at the provided screw points -Bwith suitable screws -A-.
Note

The provided screw points -B- are over the


entire circumference.

Install seal on the refrigerant lines of the


evaporator
The refrigerant lines -C- must be sealed
with the seal -A- on both housing halves
-B-.

Installing the seal on the evaporator

The evaporator -A- must be sealed at the


top and on both sides with the gasket -Bof the evaporator housing.
Note

No gasket must be present on the bottom


side of the evaporator (so that the
condensation water can drain off).

Installing the seal on the evaporator


housing
Replace the gasket -A- and pay attention
to the correct fitting of the evaporator
66

connection flange.

67

Climatronic (Air conditioner with automatic regulation) - Self-diagnosis

Note
Some of the components and functions of the climatronic are not checked by the self-diagnosis (for example
the temperature sensor blower V42). If in spite of a problem no fault has been recognized after interrogating
the fault memory, the further test must be carried out with reference to the problem.
Operation
The climatronic control unit receives information from the electrical and electronic
components (information transmitters), which are processed by the control unit in compliance
with the nominal values. The output signals of the control unit control the electrical
components (actuators).
The Climatronic control unit -J255- is located behind the control and display unit for air
conditioner, Climatronic -E87-. Both components form a unit that must not be disassembled.
In order to rapidly determine the cause of the fault in the event of the failure of a component
or a line interruption, the control unit is fitted with a fault memory that can be read with the
vehicle system tester -V.A.G1552-, or Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS
5051.
If malfunctions occur in the monitored sensors or components, they are stored in the fault
memory with indication of the fault type.
If a fault of a component is stored, which has a lasting effect on the operation of the
Climatronic, the display of the control and display unit for air conditioner, Climatronic -E87flashes after switching on the ignition for approx. 15 seconds. The climatronic control unit can
maintain the operation, which has been canceled, in the emergency running mode for all
occuring faults.
Initiate the self-diagnosis at the start of fault finding and retrieve the stored information using
the vehicle system tester -V.A.G1552-, or Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system
VAS 5051.
The displayed fault information refers to a fault table including indications on the possible
causes as well as targeted repairs.
The vehicle system tester -V.A.G1551-, or Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system
VAS 5051 is used for the self-diagnosis. The following description only relates to the vehicle
system tester -V.A.G1552-.

Technical data of self-diagnosis

Memory:
Data output:
01 Interrogate control unit version:
02 Interrogate fault memory:
03 Actuator diagnosis:
04 Basic setting:
05 Erase fault memory:

Permanent memory
Vehicle system test
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
68

06 End output:
07 Coding control unit:
08 Read measured value block:

yes
yes
yes

Test preconditions for self-diagnosis

l
l
l

All fuses must be OK in compliance with the current flow diagram.


Battery voltage at least 9 V.
Check whether negative terminal of battery is properly connected.

Connect vehicle system tester V.A.G 1552 and select climatronic control unit
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t

Vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 -

Diagnostic cable -V.A.G 1551/3 -

Connect vehicle system tester


-V.A.G 1552- with diagnostic cable
-V.A.G 1551/3-.

Readout on display:
Note
Vehicle system test
HELP
Select function XX

If there is nothing on the display: Operating


instructions of vehicle system tester

Switch on ignition.

Readout on display:
Enter 08 for the address word heating/air conditioning

electronics and confirm entry with the Q key.


The control unit identification appears in the display,
e.g.:
69

Vehicle system test


HELP
Enter address word XX

1J1907044 CLIMATRONIC
SXX
Coding 01000

WSC

1J1907044 = Part no. of the control unit

Climatronic = System designation

t
t
t

SXX = Software version


Coding: 01000
XXXXX

WSC = Workshop code

If the code does not match the corresponding version


of the vehicle: Chapter.
Note

Vehicle system test


HELP
The control unit does not
respond!
Vehicle
system
test
HELP
(The ignition must be on!)
C cable does not connect to pos. term.!
Vehicle system test
Malfunctions occurred at the start of or during the program ->
t
(external sources of interference?).
No signal from the control
unit!

If one of the adjacent error messages appears on the display,


the possible fault causes can be printed via the HELP button.

Check diagnostic cables as well as voltage supply and


earth connection.

After removing the possible fault causes re-enter address

word 08 heating/air conditioning electronics and confirm


entry with Q key.
The control unit identification number is
displayed.

Press key.

Vehicle system test


Fault in communication buildup
->

1J1907044 CLIMATRONIC
Coding 01000

Readout on display:
Note

After pressing the HELP button an overview of the


possible functions is displayed:

HELP
WSC XXXXX

Vehicle system test


HELP
The control unit does not
respond!
Vehicle system test
->
No signal from the control unit!
Vehicle system test
HELP
Select function XX

Overview of selectable functions


Page
01 Interrogate control unit version Chapter
02 Interrogate fault memory Chapter
03 Actuator diagnosis Chapter
70

04 Basic setting Chapter


05 Erase fault memory Chapter
06 End output Chapter
07 Coding control unit Chapter
08 Read measured value block Chapter

If the key is pressed, the programme of the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- returns to
the initial position.

Interrogating fault memory


Connect the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select the address word 08 for the
climatronic control unit. (Connect the vehicle system tester and select the climatronic
control unit Chapter.)
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test

Enter 02 for the function Interrogate fault memory and HELP

Select function XX
confirm entry with the Q key.
The number of stored faults or No fault recognised! appears in the
display.
If no fault is stored:

X faults detected!

Press key.

If one or several faults are stored:


The stored faults are displayed in sequence.
Subsequently the following readout appears in the
display:

Search for displayed faults according to fault table


and rectify Chapter.

Vehicle system test


HELP
Select function XX

Fault table
Note

All the possible faults which can be detected by the Climatronic control unit -J255- and can
be displayed by -V.A.G 1552- are listed below according to the fault code.

t If faults only occur occasionally, these faults are displayed as sporadic faults (SP).
t

The fault table may also display the fault type.


71

After repair always erase the fault memory again using vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552 and interrogate again.

If in spite of a problem with the climatronic no fault is detected, the function final control
diagnosis 03 Chapter or the function read measured value block 08 Chapter must
be performed. If the display flashes, although no fault was detected, the function coding
t
control unit 07 and the function basic setting 04 must be initiated Chapter in
sequence. If applicable problem-related fault finding without self-diagnosis must be
performed.
Readout on Possible cause of fault
-V.A.G 155200000
no fault
detected

Rectifying fault

If after repair No fault detected is displayed, the self-diagnosis is completed.


If nevertheless the display still flashes, the following functions must be selected
in sequence:
07 - Coding control unit Chapter
04 - Initiate basic setting Chapter

00281
Vehicle speed
sender -G681)

Short-circuit or open circuit on wiring or


plug connections for the speed signal of
the engine control unit to the climatronic
control unit

Check speed signal in measured


value block 001 Chapter.

Check wiring and plug


connections to the control unit
according to the current flow
diagram.

Speedometer sender -G22- defective (only Check speedometer display.


if speedometer -G21- is also not
operational)
cannot be
tested at
present

This display only appears if a final control diagnosis was carried out before
interrogating the fault memory. This fault is erased in the fault memory of the
control unit after switching off the ignition. -G68- is defective, if the fault
reappears when driving.

00532
Supply
voltage
Signal too
high

AC generator defective

Check supply voltage (voltage at


terminal 15) with read
measured value block 08
Chapter.
Inspect AC generator: Current
flow diagrams and Fitting
72

locations
Signal too
low

Wiring or plug connections to the


climatronic control unit -J255 - defective

Check supply voltage (voltage at


terminal 15) with read
measured value block 08
Chapter.

Repair wiring and plug


connections according to current
flow diagram.
Inspect AC generator: Current
flow diagrams and Fitting
locations

1)

A fault is detected by the speedometer sender -G22- and not by the vehicle speed sender
-G68 -. The fault is only recognized if during the 5 driving cycles (start, drive more than 15
km/h, switch off) within 4 minutes after engine start, a speed signal cannot be measured.

Display
Possible cause of fault
-V.A.G 155
2-

Rectifying fault

00538
Reference
voltage

Signal too Short-circuit or open circuit on wiring or plug


Check wiring and plug
great
connections
connections to the climatronic
Signal too
control unit -J255- according to
small
the current flow diagram.
Check function of the air
conditioning control motors by 03
final control diagnosis
Chapter.
Potentiometer for control motor of the
Detach the plug connections of
temperature flap -G92- or potentiometer for
the specified components in

control motor of the central flap -G112 - or


sequence, erase fault memory
potentiometer for control motor of the air
Chapter and interrogate again
flow flap -G113- or potentiometer for footwell Chapter.
and defroster flap control motor -G114defective
If the fault reference voltage is
73

no longer detected, replace the


corresponding control motor
causing the fault once the
connector is plugged into the plug
housing.
Climatronic control unit -J255- defective

00576

If necessary replace climatronic


control unit -J255-, subsequently
select the following functions in
sequence: 07 coding control
unit Chapter. 04 initiate basic
setting Chapter.

1)

Terminal
15
Signal too Voltage regulator on AC generator defective
high

Inspect AC generator Current


flow diagrams and Fitting
locations

Wiring or plug connections to the climatronic


Check wiring and plug
control unit -J255 - defective
connections to the climatronic
control unit according to the
current flow diagram.
Signal too Battery discharged
low

AC generator defective

Check battery Electrical


System; Rep. Gr.27

Inspect AC generator Current


flow diagrams and Fitting
locations

Wiring or plug connections to the climatronic


Check wiring and plug
control unit -J255 - defective
connections to the climatronic
control unit according to the
current flow diagram.

1)

valid for vehicles as of 08.00

Readout on
-V.A.G 1552-

Possible cause of fault

Rectifying fault

00603
Footwell/defroster
flap control motor

74

-V85-1)
Short-circuit or open circuit on
wiring or plug connections to the
footwell/defroster flap control
motor -V85-

-V85- defective

Performing actuator diagnosis


Chapter.

Check -V85- with the function 08


read measured value block
Chapter.
Test wiring and plug connections
according to current flow
diagram.
-V85- replace Chapter.

Subsequently carry out the


function 04 basic setting
Chapter.
006062)
2 way valve for
coolant shutoff
valve. -N147Short-circuit to earth Short-circuit or open circuit on
wiring or plug connections 2 way
Open circuit/shortvalve for coolant shut-off valve
circuit to positive
-N147-

Test wiring and plug connections


according to current flow
diagram.

Climatronic control unit -J255- not


at all or incorrectly coded

Code the control unit Chapter.

-N147- defective

-N147- replace Chapter.

007052)
Radiator fan relay
stage 1
Short circuit to
positive

Short-circuit to positive on wiring


Check wiring and plug
or plug connections to the radiator connections to the radiator fan
fan control unit -J293control unit -J293- according to
the current flow diagram.
-J293- defective

Open circuit/shortcircuit to earth

-J293- replace. Current flow


diagrams and Fitting locations

Open circuit or short-circuit to


Check wiring and plug
earth on wiring or plug connections connections to the radiator fan
to the radiator fan control unit
control unit -J293- according to
75

-J293-

the current flow diagram.

-J293- defective

-J293- replace Current flow


diagrams and Fitting locations

007062)
Radiator fan relay
stage 2

see fault code 00705

1)

This fault is recognized in the basic setting 04, final control diagnosis 03 and in normal
operation. Both end stops must be reached.
2)

valid for vehicles as of 08.00

1)

This fault is detected in the basic setting 04, final control diagnosis 03 and in normal
operation. Both end stops must be reached.

2)

valid for vehicles as of 08.00

Display -V.A.G 1552- Possible cause of fault

Rectifying fault

00779
Outside
temperature sensor
-G17 -

Open circuit/short
circuit to positive

Short-circuit to positive or open circuit on Check -G17- with 08 read

wiring or plug connections to the


measured value block
ambient temperature sensor -G17 Chapter.

Test wiring and plug


connections according to
current flow diagram.

Short circuit to earth Short-circuit to earth on wiring or plug


Check -G17- with the

connections to the ambient temperature


function 08 read measured
sensor -G17value block Chapter.

-G17- defective

00787
Temperature sensor
- Fresh air intake
76

Test wiring and plug


connections according to
current flow diagram.
-G17- replace. Electrical
System; Rep. Gr.90

duct -G89Open circuit/short


circuit to positive

Short-circuit to positive or open circuit on Check -G89- with 08 read

wiring or plug connections to the fresh air measured value block


intake duct temperature sensor -G89 Chapter.

Short circuit to earth Short-circuit to earth on wiring or plug


connections to the fresh air intake duct
temperature sensor -G89-

-G89- defective

Display
-V.A.G 1552-

Check -G89- with 08 read


measured value block
Chapter.
Test wiring and plug
connections according to
current flow diagram.

-G89- replace Chapter.

Possible cause of fault

Rectifying fault

00792
Air conditioner
pressure switch
-F129-1)

Short-circuit or open circuit on wiring


or plug connections to the air
conditioner pressure switch -F129 Incorrect filling of the refrigerant
circuit
Poor engine cooling

-F129- defective
cannot be
tested at
present

Test wiring and plug


connections according to
current flow diagram.

Check -F129- with 08 read


measured value block Chapter.

Test wiring and plug connections


according to current flow diagram.

Entrust the vehicle to a service


centre.

Check engine cooling. Engine,


Mechanics; Rep. Gr.19

-F129- replace Chapter.

This display only appears if a final control diagnosis was carried out before
interrogating the fault memory and the pressure switch could not be checked
(e.g. if the measured ambient temperature is below 12C). This fault is
erased in the fault memory of the control unit after switching off the ignition.

00797
Sunlight
penetration
77

photosensor
-G107Open
circuit/short
circuit to
positive

Short-circuit to positive or open circuit Check sunlight penetration

on wiring or plug connections to the


photosensor -G107- with 08 read
sunlight penetration photosensor
measured value block Chapter.
-G107

Test wiring and plug connections


according to current flow diagram.

Check -G107- with the function 08


read measured value block
Chapter
Short circuit to Short-circuit to earth on wiring or plug
Test wiring and plug connections

earth
connections to the sunlight
according to current flow diagram.
penetration photosensor -G107-G107- defective

-G107- replace Fig.

1)

This fault cannot be detected at an ambient temperature below 12C or in the event that
-G17- and -G89- fails. The switch is a 3-position-switch. The 0.2 MPa (2 bar)/3.2 MPa (32 bar)
switch part is checked, the 1.6 MPa (16 bar) switch part is not checked.

Display
-V.A.G 1552-

Possible cause of fault

Rectifying fault

00818
Evaporator
vent
temperature
sender

Open
circuit/short
circuit to
positive

Short-circuit to positive or open


circuit on wiring or plug connections
to the vent temperature sender
evaporator -G263-

Short circuit to Short-circuit to earth on wiring or


earth
plug connections to the vent
temperature sender evaporator
-G263-G263- defective

Test wiring and plug connections


according to current flow diagram.

Test wiring and plug connections


according to current flow diagram.

00819
High-pressure
78

-G263- replace Chapter.

sender -G65Short circuit to Short-circuit to positive terminal or


Check wiring and plug connections
positive
plug connections to the high pressure to the high pressure sender -G65- in
sender -G65accordance with the current flow
diagram
-G65- defective

-G65- replace Chapter.

Open
Short-circuit to earth or open circuit
circuit/shorton wiring or plug connections to the
circuit to earth high pressure sensor -G65-

Check wiring and plug connections


to the high pressure sender -G65- in
accordance with the current flow
diagram

Open circuit or short-circuit to


positive or earth on wiring or plug
connections between the -G65- and
the climatronic control unit -J255-

Check wiring and plug connections


to the high pressure sender -G65- in
accordance with the current flow
diagram

-G65- defective

Climatronic control unit -J255defective

-G65- replace Chapter.


Replace climatronic control unit
-J255- Chapter.

Subsequently select the following


functions in sequence: 07 coding
control unit Chapter, 04 initiate
basic setting Chapter.

Display
-V.A.G 1552-

Possible cause of fault

Rectifying fault

Climatronic control unit -J255not at all or incorrectly coded

Code the control unit Chapter.

Perform function 04 basic setting


Chapter.

01044
Control unit
wrongly coded

01087
Basic setting
not performed
Basic setting was not or
incorrectly performed

79

01206
Immobilization
time signal 1)
Dash panel insert defective

Short-circuit or open circuit on


wiring or plug connections to
the climatronic control unit
-J255-

Climatronic control unit -J255defective

Check dash panel insert and replace if


necessary.

Check immobilization time signal by 08


read measured value block Chapter

Test wiring and plug connections according


to current flow diagram.

Replace climatronic control unit -J255 Chapter.

Subsequently select the following


functions in sequence: 07 coding control
unit Chapter, 04 initiate basic setting
Chapter.

1)

The permanent immobilization time signal is received from the dash panel insert. The
climatronic control unit -J255- utilises the time measurement after the engine has been
switched off in order to replace the measured values of the ambient temperature sensor
-G17- and the fresh air intake duct temperature sensor -G89- with the temperatures used
during the last operation after the vehicle has stopped (ignition off) and a restart has occured.
The measured values are otherwise inaccurate through the radiant heat while the engine is in
idle. The immobilization time signal occurs only after the start.

Display
-V.A.G 1552-

Possible cause of fault

Rectifying fault

01271
Temperature flap
control motor
-V68-1)

Short-circuit or open circuit on


wiring or plug connections to the
temperature flap control motor
-V68-

80

Check -V68- with 08 read


measured value block Chapter.

Test wiring and plug connections


according to current flow diagram.

-V68- was installed, without the use


Check final setting of the
of function 04 basic setting
temperature flap control motor
-V68- in the installed position
Chapter.
-V68- is blocked

-V68- defective

Perform function 03 final control


diagnosis Chapter.
Replace -V68- Chapter and
perform function 04 Initiate basic
setting Chapter.

01272
Central flap
control motor
-V70-1)
Short-circuit or open circuit on
wiring or plug connections to the
central flap control motor -V70-

Check -V70- with 08 read


measured value block Chapter.

Test wiring and plug connections


according to current flow diagram.

-V70- was installed, without the use


Check final setting of the central

of function 04 basic setting


flap control motor -V70- in the
installed position Chapter.
-V70- is blocked

-V70- defective

Perform function 03 final control


diagnosis Chapter.
Replace -V70- Chapter and
perform function 04 Initiate basic
setting Chapter.

1)

This fault is recognized in the basic setting 04, final control diagnosis 03 and in normal
operation. Both end stops must be reached.

Display
-V.A.G 1552-

Possible cause of fault

Rectifying fault

01273
Fresh air blower
-V2-

Short-circuit or open circuit on wiring or Check with 08 read measured


plug connections to the fresh air blower
81

-V2-

value block Chapter.

Fresh air blower control unit -J126- or


fresh air blower -V2- defective

Test wiring and plug connections


according to current flow
diagram.

Perform function 03 final


control diagnosis Chapter.

-J126- Chapter or -V2 Chapter replace.

01274
Air flow flap
control motor
-V71-1)
Short-circuit or open circuit on wiring or
Check -V71- with 08 read
plug connections to the air flow flap
measured value block
control motor -V71 Chapter.

-V71- is blocked

-V71- defective

Test wiring and plug connections


according to current flow
diagram.
Perform function 03 final
control diagnosis Chapter.
Replace -V71- Chapter and
perform function basic setting
Chapter.

1)

This fault is recognized in the basic setting 04, final control diagnosis 03 and in normal
operation. Both end stops must be reached.

Display
-V.A.G 1552-

Possible cause of fault

Rectifying fault

012961)
Middle vent
temperature
sender -G191-

Open circuit/short Short-circuit to positive or open circuit on


circuit to positive wiring or plug connections to the middle
vent temperature sender -G191-

82

Check -G191- with 08 read


measured value block
Chapter.

Short circuit to
earth

Short-circuit to earth on wiring or plug


connections to the middle vent
temperature sender -G191-

-G191- defective

Test wiring and plug


connections according to
current flow diagram.
Check -G191- with 08 read
measured value block
Chapter.
Test wiring and plug
connections according to
current flow diagram.

-G191- replace Chapter.

01297
Footwell vent
temperature
sender -G192Open circuit/short Short-circuit to positive or open circuit on
circuit to positive wiring or plug connections to the footwell
vent temperature sender -G192-

Short circuit to
earth

Short-circuit to earth on wiring or plug


connections to the footwell vent
temperature sender -G192-

-G192- defective

1)

Test wiring and plug


connections according to
current flow diagram.
Check -G192- with 08 read
measured value block
Chapter.
Test wiring and plug
connections according to
current flow diagram.

-G192- replace Chapter.

Only applies for vehicles with mapped cooling.

Display
Possible cause of fault
-V.A.G 1552
-

Check -G192- with 08 read


measured value block
Chapter.

Rectifying fault

65535
Control unit
defective

83

Wiring or plug
connections to the
climatronic control unit
-J255- defective
Climatronic control unit
defective

Test wiring and plug connections according to


current flow diagram.

Check Climatronic control unit -J255- with 08 read


measured value block Chapter

Replace climatronic control unit -J255-.


Subsequently select the following functions in
sequence: 07 coding control unit Chapter, 04
initiate basic setting Chapter.

Actuator diagnosis
Note

The final control diagnosis must be carried out when the engine is not running, the ignition is
switched on and the climatronic is switched off (push-button for blower slower Chapter.
t

To receive accurate information, the final control diagnosis should be performed at an


ambient temperature of at least 12C shown on the display of the control and display unit.

t During the final control diagnosis a control of the climatronic is not performed.
t This final control diagnosis may be repeated a number of times if necessary.
Connect the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select the address word 08 for the
climatronic control unit. (Connect the vehicle system tester and select the climatronic
control unit Chapter.)
Readout on display:
Enter 03 for the function final control diagnosis and

confirm entry with the Q key.


Readout
on display:
The
following
tests are performed:

All sensors are checked.


84

Vehicle system test


HELP
Select function XX

After approx. 30 seconds the adjustment is completed.


Readout on display:

If function unknown or cannot be carried out at the moment


is shown in the display, the final control diagnosis is ended.
Press key.
Function is unknown or
cannot
->
be carried out at the
moment

Note

Interrogate the fault memory page Chapter after completing


the final control diagnosis.
Check readout of the display of the Control and display unit for
air conditioner, Climatronic -E87-

Complete read-out on the display


Note

All the segments of the display appear


during the duration of the final control
diagnosis 03. Otherwise the Climatronic
control unit -J255- must be replaced.

Initiating basic setting


Note
interrogate fault memory the function 07 coding control unit and subsequently the
function 04 basic setting must be performed.

Check coding Chapter and in this case correct.


85

Read-out on display (function selection):


Enter 04 for the function basic setting and confirm

entry with the Q key.

Vehicle system test


HELP
Select function XX

Readout on display:

Enter 000 for the display group number and confirm entry with the Q
key.
Note

Basic setting
Enter display
group number XXX

When extending all the control motors until they reach the final setting,
the climatronic control unit -J255- stores the values of the potentiometer
and takes over the basic settings of the control motors.
Readout on display:
Note
System in basic setting
0
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX

The motions of the four control motors can be monitored on the


display. The changes in the feedback values do not indicate a
possibly faulty control motor.
Readout on display:

Confirm entry with key Q.

Basic setting
Q
Enter display group number 000

Readout on display:
Display 0 indicates that the basic setting is completed. Faults
detected by the system are stored in the fault memory.

Press key.

Basic setting 0
->
0
0
0
0

Readout on display:
Enter function 02 interrogate fault memory and

confirm entry with the Q key.

Vehicle system test


HELP
Select function XX

The number of stored faults or No fault recognised appears in the


display.

Press key.

X faults
detected!

The stored faults are displayed in sequence.

After the display of the last fault, the faults must be eliminated
according to the fault table Chapter.
Press key.

Readout on display:

Vehicle system test


Select function XX

86

HELP

Erasing fault memory

Precondition:
l
Fault memory was interrogated.
Erasing fault memory
Readout on display:
Vehicle system test
Enter function 05 erase fault memory and confirm entry with HELP

Select function XX
the Q key.
Vehicle system test
HELP
Readout on display:
Fault
memory
erased!
->

Press key.
Readout on display:

Vehicle system test


Select function XX

HELP

Ending output

Readout on display:
Enter function 06 end output and confirm entry with the

Q key.
Readout on display:

Switch off ignition.


Disconnect plug connections from vehicle system tester

-V.A.G 1552-.

Vehicle system test


HELP
Select function XX
Vehicle system test
HELP
Enter address word XX

Code climatronic control unit


Note

t Each spare part climatronic control unit J255 -J255- must be coded after installing.
t

After each coding the function 04 basic setting must be performed.

If the code displayed does not match the vehicle or the equipment, the climatronic control
unit must be coded.

The display of the Control and display unit for air conditioner, Climatronic -E87 - flashes for
15 seconds if the Climatronic control unit -J255- was not coded.

Connect the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select the address word 08 for the
climatronic control unit. (Connect the vehicle system tester and select the climatronic
control unit Chapter.)
Readout on display:
Select function 07 Code control unit and confirm

entry with the Q key.

Vehicle system test


HELP
Select function XX

Readout on display:
Enter code number in accordance with the table

and confirm with Q.


Code number

Code control unit


Enter code number XXXX
32000)

Vehicles
87

Q
(0

01000

up to model year 2000 all countries

11000

as of model year 2001 all engines except 1.6ltr./75kW

11010

as of model year 2001 with 1.6 Itr./75 kW engine

On the display is shown the control unit coding and


the spare part number.

Press key.

1J1907044
SXX ->
Coding 01000
XXXXX

WSC

Readout on display:
Note

The climatronic control unit uses the entered and displayed


coding only after the ignition has been switched off once.

Vehicle system test


HELP
Select function XX

Reading measured value block


Note

During the function read measured value block the control of the climatronic is operative.

Connect the vehicle system tester -V.A.G 1552- and select the address word 08 for the
climatronic control unit Chapter.

Readout on display:

Select function 08 Read measured value block and


confirm the entry with the Q key.

Readout on display:

Enter desired display group number.

Readout on display:

Confirm entry with key Q.

Reading measured value block


Enter display group number XXX
Reading measured value block
Enter display group number 001
Reading measured value block 1
->
1
2
3
4

Readout on display:
Note

Vehicle system test


HELP
Select function XX

The breakdown of the values in the individual display


fields page Anchor.

t Interrogate the fault memory after ending the function


88

Reading measured value block Chapter


t If the nominal values are reached in all display fields:

Press key.

Readout on display:
Note
Vehicle system test
Select function XX

HELP

To switch to another display group proceed as


follows:
Display group

V.A.G1552

higher

Press key

lower

Press key

skip

Press the key C

Overview of the selectable display group numbers


Display Display
group
field
number
001

Denomination

The AC compressor, the air conditioner magnetic coupling -N25- (code No.
1 to 17 gives the reason for the deactivation)
code:0
-N25- is not deactivated.
Code: 1
-N25- is deactivated by the air conditioner pressure switch -F129- because
of excessive pressure in the refrigerant circuit
code: 2
-N25- is deactivated, because the fresh air blower -V2- or the fresh air
blower control unit -J126- is defective.
Code: 3
-N25- is deactivated by the air conditioner pressure switch -F129- because
of a too low pressure in the refrigerant circuit.
Code: 4
Is not displayed.
Code: 5
-N25- is deactivated for 4 seconds (no defect).
Code 5 is displayed for only 5 seconds. If still indicating, check speed
signal.
Code: 6
-N25- is deactivated, ECON mode (no defect).
Code: 7
-N25- is deactivated, because the output of the fresh air blower was
switched off (no defect) by the button fan.
Code: 8
89

-N25- is deactivated because the ambient temperature is below 3 C


(against icing, no defect). It may be necessary to check the ambient
temperature sensor -G17- and the fresh air intake duct temperature
sensor -G89-.
Code: 9
Is not displayed.
Code: 10
-N25- is deactivated because the voltage in the vehicle voltage system is
below 9.5 V.
Code: 11
-N25- is deactivated because the coolant temperature is above 118C
(protection of the engine against overheating).
Code: 12
-N25- is deactivated by the automatic gearbox control unit or the engine
control unit via the climatronic control unit -J255-.

Display group
number

Display
field

001

Engine speed signal detected


(code 0 - no)
(code 1 - yes)
Possibly:
on
off

Vehicle speed
(Value 0 up to 255 km/h)

Immobilization time
(code 0 up to 240 - time for ignition off in minutes)
(code 250 - battery was disconnected)
(code 255 - incorrect transmittance)

Temperature flap control motor -V68-

002

Denomination

90

(code of the measured value: 0 up to 255)


(allowed deviation from the nominal value 2)

003

Display Displa
group y field
number
004

Temperature flap control motor -V68(Nominal value: 0 up to 255)

Temperature flap control motor -V68flap stop: cold


(code 0 up to 149 -V68-defective)
(code 150 up to 250 -V68- is in order, on condition that the
function 04
basic setting was performed)
(code 251 up to 255 -V68- defective)

Temperature flap control motor -V68flap stop: warm


(code 0 up to 4 -V68- defective)
(code 5 up to 100 -V68- is in order, on condition that the
function 04
basic setting was performed)
(code 101 up to 255 -V68- defective)

Central flap control motor -V70(code of the measured value: 0 up to 255)


(allowed deviation from the nominal value 2)

Central flap control motor -V70(Nominal value: 0 up to 255)

Central flap control motor -V70flap stop: air to the dash panel vents
(code 0 up to 149 -V70- defective)
(code 150 up to 250 -V70- is in order, on condition that the
function 04
basic setting was performed)
(code 251 up to 255 -V70- defective)

Central flap control motor -V70flap stop: air to the footwell/defrost vents
(code 0 up to 4 -V70- defective)
(code 5 up to 100 -V70- is in order, on condition that the
function 04
basic setting was performed)
(code 101 up to 255 -V70- defective)

Denomination

Footwell/defroster flap control motor -V85 91

(code of the measured value: 0 up to 255)


(allowed deviation from the nominal value 2)

005

006

Footwell/defroster flap control motor -V85 (Nominal value: 0 up to 255)

Footwell/defroster flap control motor -V85flap stop: air to the footwell


(code 0 up to 149 - V85- defective)
(code 150 up to 250 - V85- is in order, on condition that the function 04
basic setting was performed)
(code 251 up to 255 - V85- defective)

Footwell/defroster flap control motor -V85flap stop: air to the front windscreen
(code 0 up to 4 - V85- defective)
(code 5 up to 100 - V85- is in order, on condition that the function 04
basic setting was performed)
(code 101 up to 255 - V85- defective)

Control motor of air flow flap -V71(code of the measured value: 0 up to 255)
(allowed deviation from the nominal value 2)

Air flow flap control motor -V71- (Nominal value: 0 up to 255)

Air flow flap control motor -V71flap stop: fresh air to the passenger compartment
(code 0 up to 149 -V71- defective)
(code 150 up to 250 -V71- is in order, on condition that the function 04
basic setting was performed)
(code 251 up to 255 -V71- defective)

Air flow flap control motor -V71flap stop: re-circulating air to the passenger compartment
(code 0 up to 4 -V71- defective)
(code 5 up to 100 -V71- is in order, on condition that the function 04
basic setting was performed)
(code 101 up to 255 -V71- defective)

The value in C determined by the Climatronic control unit -J255- which is


shown in the display of the Control and display unit for air conditioner,
Climatronic -E87-. The value is calculated from the temperature
measurements of the fresh air intake duct temperature sensor -G89- and the
ambient temperature sensor -G17-. The value is lower than the measured
values indicated by the -G17- and -G89- if the vehicle is parked.
If the measured values of the -G17- and the -G89- indicate the actual value,
no fault is present. The values equalize during a long drive. -G17- or -G89- is
incorrect if the value is greatly abnormal.

Fresh air intake duct temperature sensor -G89(actual measured value in C)

Ambient temperature sensor -G1792

(actual measured value in C)


4

Sunlight penetration photosensor -G107(measured value in %, from 0 up to 120)

Display group Display


number
field
007

009

010

4)

3)4)

Middle vent temperature sender -G191(actual measured value in C)

Footwell vent temperature sender -G192(actual measured value in C)

Dash panel temperature sensor -G56(actual measured value in C)

008

1)

Denomination

1)

Evaporator vent temperature sender -G263(actual measured value in C)

Fresh air blower -V2nominal value in V)


Off: 0 V
ein blower beam: 3.6 V
seven blower beams: 12 V

Fresh air blower -V2(actual value, measured in V)


permissible deviation from the nominal value 0.8 V

Terminal 15
(measured value: voltage in V)

Is not displayed.

2 way valve for coolant shut-off valve -N147-(on/off) 2)

Is not displayed.

Is not displayed.

Is not displayed.

Position of the switch for the temperature flap


(off/on)

Heating
(off/on)

Windscreen wipers
93

(off/on)

0114)

Coolant temperature gauge

Display illumination (depending on the position of the regulator for


switch and instrument lighting rheostat -E20-)
measured value in %, from 0 up to 100)

Demand for the engine speed increase


(off/on)

Is not displayed.

Is not displayed.

1)

Only for vehicles with mapped cooling.

2)

In the position "on" the valve -N147 - is closed.

3)

Do not pay attention to the values at present.

4)

Valid for vehicles as of MY 2001.


Note

Interrogate the fault memory after ending the function Reading measured value block
Chapter.

94

Climatronic - Air conditioner with automatic regulation)


Note

By pressing the AUTO button all deviating settings from automatic operation are
cancelled.

In ECON operation only the compressor is disconnected, the heating and ventilation
operation continues to be controlled electronically.

If automatic operation is cancelled before switching off the ignition; the selected functions
t will remain stored. Only the function re-circulating air operation is erased 20 minutes after
switching off the ignition.
t

Deviations from automatic operation operating instructions.

If after switching on the ignition all symbols in the display field of the Control and display
t unit for air conditioner, Climatronic -E87- flash, there is a system failure. In this case the
fault memory must first be interrogated Chapter.
The components, i.e the Climatronic control unit -J255-, the Control and display unit for air
t conditioner, Climatronic -E87- and the dash panel temperature sensor -G56- with the
temperature sensor blower -V42- cannot be disassembled.

Function of the Control and display unit for air conditioner, Climatronic -E87-

95

1Push-button for defrosting the windscreen


2Display of blower stage
t In automatic mode -8- independently of the actual blower speed, a medium blower stage is displayed.
3Display of ambient temperature
If the driving speed drops below 15 km/hr and if the refrigerant temperature exceeds 70C, the displayed
t value will not change. Thus the actually measured ambient temperature is not displayed as it could be
negatively influenced at low speed by the stored heat of the engine.
4Display for defrosting the windscreen
5Display for re-circulating air operation
6Display for air flow direction
t If the push-button -14- is pressed the display for the footwell air flow will light up or go out.
t If the push-button -15- is pressed the display for the upper body air flow will light up or go out.
7Display of the selected interior temperature
Transition from Celsius to Fahrenheit degrees and back: Press and hold the push-button -11- and then
t
press the push-button -9-. The display will show the corresponding temperature unit.
8Display
AUTO: for automatic mode
In automatic mode the Climatronic maintains the selected interior temperature for the vehicle fully
t automatically. To this end the temperature of the expelled air, the blower speed and the air distribution are
automatically changed.
96

ECON: for cooling system off


In ECON operation only the compressor is disconnected, the heating and ventilation operation
t
continues to be controlled automatically.
OFF: for complete system switched off
t
switch off with push-button -179Push-button for automatic mode
10 - Dash panel temperature sensor -G56- and Temperature sensor blower -V42t
Fitting location for RHD vehicles
11 Push-button for ECON
In ECON operation only the compressor is disconnected, the heating and ventilation operation
t
continues to be controlled automatically.
12 Push-button for warmer
13 Push-button for colder
14 Push-button for footwell air flow
15 Push-button for upper body air flow
16 Push-button for blower faster
17 Push-button for blower slower
To switch off the air conditioning: keep the push-button pressed until the indication OFF is displayed
t
(blower speed: 0).
18 Push-button for fresh air/re-circulation
19 - Dash panel temperature sensor -G56- and Temperature sensor blower -V42t
Fitting location for LHD vehicles
Climatronic - Passenger compartment
WARNING

Disconnect the earth strap from the battery before commencing work on the electrical
system Electrical System; Rep. Gr.27.
Note

Pay attention to the sequence when connecting the battery Electrical System; Rep.
Gr.27.

The parts marked with an * must only be repaired in specialist service centres which have
suitably trained personnel and are fitted out for working on the refrigerant circuit!

97

1t

Defroster vent - side window


remove: carefully lever out

2t

Outer dash panel vent


remove: carefully lever out

3-

Defroster vent - windscreen

t remove: carefully lever out, remove plug of sunlight penetration photosensor -G1074-

Sunlight penetration photosensor -G107-

Function: depending on the intensity of the sunlight controls the temperature flap and the
fresh air blower

Emergency operation in the event of failure: Climatronic control unit -J255- adopts fixed
value

check: by the self-diagnosis

removing and installing Fig.


98

5-

Centre dash panel vent

Unit with warning light switch

remove: carefully lever out, remove plug from warning light switch

6 - Dash panel temperature sensor -G56- with Temperature sensor blower -V42the components, i.e the Climatronic control unit -J255-, the Control and display unit for air
t conditioner, Climatronic -E87- and the dash panel temperature sensor -G56- with the
temperature sensor blower -V42- cannot be disassembled
t

check: by the self-diagnosis

Function: the temperature sensor controls the temperature flap and the fresh air blower
according to the temperature

Emergency operation in the event -G56- fails: System keeps running at an assumed value
of + 24C

after replacing: function 07 code control unit Chapter and subsequently perform
function 04 basic setting Chapter

7-

Control and display unit -E87-

the components, i.e the Climatronic control unit -J255-, the Control and display unit for air
t conditioner, Climatronic -E87- and the dash panel temperature sensor -G56- with the
temperature sensor blower -V42- cannot be disassembled
t

check: by the self-diagnosis

Control and operation Chapter

removing and installing Chapter

after replacing: function 07 code control unit Chapter and subsequently perform
function 04 basic setting Chapter

8-

Intermediate piece for centre dash panel vent

only for climatronic

is fitted in the air guide duct for the dash panel vent

removing and installing with the dash panel

9t

Vehicles with mapped cooling

remove and install and test Chapter

10 t

Air guide duct for the dash panel vent


screwed on the distributor box, locked on the top

11 t

Middle vent temperature sender -G191-

Fresh air intake duct temperature sensor -G89-

Function: the temperature sensor controls the temperature flap and the fresh air blower
according to the temperature
99

Emergency operation in the event of failure: The Ambient temperature sensor -G17performs the task

check: by the self-diagnosis

replace:

Remove the glove compartment Body Work; Rep. Gr.70

Rotate the temperature sensor 90 and pull out

when fitting moisten the rubber seal with oil

12 t

operated simultaneously with the fresh air and re-circulating air flap

check: by the self-diagnosis

t
t

replace Chapter
adjust: Perform function 04 basic setting Chapter

13 t

Fresh air blower -V2check: by the self-diagnosis

removing Fig.

14 t

Air flow flap control motor -V71 -

Fresh air blower control unit -J126-

Function: smoothly controls the output of the fresh air blower in accordance with the
voltage values

check: by the self-diagnosis

replace Fig.

15 -

Air conditioning unit*

with heat exchanger

with evaporator

removing and installing Chapter

16 t

check: by the self-diagnosis

t
t

replace Chapter
adjust: Perform function 04 basic setting Chapter

17 t
t
t

Control motor for temperature flap -V68-

Control motor for centre flap -V70check: by the self-diagnosis


replace Chapter

adjust: Perform function 04 basic setting Chapter


100

18 t

Centre part of dash panel


removing and installing Body Work; Rep. Gr.70

19 -

Climatronic control unit -J255-

the components, i.e the Climatronic control unit -J255-, the Control and display unit for air
t conditioner, Climatronic -E87- and the dash panel temperature sensor -G56- with the
temperature sensor blower -V42- cannot be disassembled
t

check: by the self-diagnosis

t
t

removing and installing Chapter


replace: function 07 code control unit Chapter and subsequently perform function 04
basic setting Chapter

20 t

Footwell vent
only passenger side

21 22 23 t

Rear duct
Connecting piece to rear duct
Footwell vent
removing and installing Chapter

24 -

Footwell vent temperature sender -G192-

Function: controls the defrost/footwell air distribution and the output of the fresh air blower
in accordance with the vent temperature

Emergency operation in the event of failure: System keeps running at an assumed value of
+80C coolant temperature

check: by the self-diagnosis

removing and installing Fig.

25 t

check: by the self-diagnosis

t
t

replace Chapter
adjust: Perform function 04 basic setting Chapter

26 t

Footwell flap and defroster flap control motor -V85-

Heat exchanger*

after removing the coolant must be completely replaced

t
27 t
28 -

removing and installing Chapter


Gasket heat exchanger/bulkhead*
check fitting position Chapter
Air guide duct to the defroster vents
101

removing and installing Chapter

29 -

Evaporator vent temperature sender -G263-*

Vehicles as of 03.01

remove and install, test Chapter

Removing and installing sunlight


penetration photosensor -G107

Carefully lever off cover -A-.


Remove screw -B-.

Disconnect plug, take out photosensor.


Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse
order.

Remove fresh air blower -V2

Remove the glove compartment Body


Work; Rep. Gr.70

Remove the swing foam cover -3- below


the air conditioning unit.

Unscrew bolts -1-.

Remove cover -2-.

102

Disconnect the plug connection -2- at the


fresh air blower.

Remove wiring loom from holder -3-.

Pull out the fresh air blower -1- towards


the bottom in the -direction of the arrow-.

Replace fresh air blower control unit -J126

Remove the glove compartment Body


Work; Rep. Gr.70

Disconnect plug connection -1- and


screw out screw -2- (locked at the top).

Removing and installing the Footwell vent


temperature sender -G192Removing

Remove bottom part of dash panel on


the left Body Work; Rep. Gr.70

Disconnect plug on the footwell vent


temperature sender -G192-

Turn footwell vent temperature sender


-1- by 90 and remove from housing -2-.

Install
When fitting moisten the rubber seal with
oil on the footwell vent temperature sender
-G192-.

Removing and installing Control and display unit for air conditioner, Climatronic -E87- with
103

Climatronic control unit -J255Note

The climatronic control unit and the control and display unit for air conditioner cannot be
disassembled.
Removing

Switch off the ignition and all electrical components.

Unclip trim -1- using a screwdriver.


Support the screwdriver accordingly.

Release screws -2- from the dash panel


middle part.

Pull out the control and display unit for


air conditioner with control unit -3-.

Release the plug connections -4- and pull


them off.

Install

Installation is carried out in the reverse


order.

Enter function 07 Code control unit


Chapter and subsequently enter
function 04 Initiate basic setting
Chapter.

Replacing the air conditioning control motors


WARNING

Disconnect the earth strap from the battery before commencing work on the electrical
system Electrical System; Rep. Gr.27.
Note

When installing the control motors, pay attention to the correct routing of the wiring looms.
t They must be fitted in such a way that they do not come in contact with moving parts (for
example the levers of the control motors).
t Pay attention to the sequence when connecting the battery Electrical System; Rep. Gr.27.
t After installing a new control motor perform the function 04 basic setting Chapter.

104

Removing and installing the control motor of air flow flap -V71Note

The fresh air and re-circulating air flap is also controlled by the control motor of air flow flap.
Removing

Remove the glove compartment Body Work; Rep. Gr.70


Slacken the cover under the air conditioning unit.

Carefully unclip the actuator rod for the


air flow flap -1- from the lever -2- using a
screwdriver.

Disconnect plug connection -1-.


Release fixing screw -3-.

The control motor is guided into the


housing of the air conditioning unit. In
order to avoid any damage:

Fold the control motor downwards and


simultaneously detach from the shaft for
fresh/re-circulating air flap -2- (-arrow A-).

Install
A new control motor is supplied in position
"re-circulating air operation". To facilitate
installation of the control motor, carry out
the following work steps before installing:

105

Fit plug -1- onto the control motor -2-.

Switch on ignition.
Operate push-button for fresh air/recirculation.

When reaching the centre position,


remove the plug -1- from the control
motor -2-.

Insert control motor into the shaft of the


fresh air/re-circulating flap -1-.

If the control motor cannot be inserted into


the shaft of the fresh air/re-circulating flap
-1-, remove the fresh air blower -V2-, Fig.
and position the flap by hand.

Turn control motor in -direction of arrow


A- and tighten.

Clip on the actuator rod for the air flow


flap.

Initiate function 04 basic setting


Chapter.

Removing and installing the control motor of temperature flap -V68First carry out the following tasks:

Remove the glove compartment, the trim for the dash panel and the bottom part of dash
panel on the left Body Work; Rep. Gr.70
Remove centre console Body Work; Rep. Gr.68
Remove the dash panel middle part Body Work; Rep. Gr.70
Remove right footwell vent Chapter.

Removing

Disconnect plug connection -1-.

106

Carefully unclip the actuator rod -2- from


the lever -arrow A- using a screwdriver.

Screw out the fixing screws -4-.

Remove control motor -3-.

Install

Installation is carried out in the reverse


order.

Initiate function 04 basic setting


Chapter.

Removing and installing the control motor of central flap -V70First carry out the following tasks:

Remove the glove compartment, the trim for the dash panel and the bottom part of dash
panel on the left Body Work; Rep. Gr.70
Remove centre console Body Work; Rep. Gr.68
Remove the dash panel middle part Body Work; Rep. Gr.70
Remove right footwell vent Chapter.

Removing

Unplug plug connection 1.

Carefully unclip the actuator rod -2- from


the lever -arrow A- using a screwdriver.

Screw out the fixing screws -3-.


Turn the actuator rod -2- and remove
from the control motor -4-.
Remove control motor.

Install

Installation is carried out in the reverse


order.

Initiate function 04 basic setting


Chapter.

Removing and installing the footwell flap and defroster flap control motor -V85Removing
107

Remove bottom part of dash panel on the left Body Work; Rep. Gr.70

Disconnect plug connection -1-.

Screw out the fixing screws -3-.

Remove control motor -4- from the


actuator rod -2- by rotating it.

Remove control motor -4- from the


housing.

Install

Installation is carried out in the reverse


order.

Initiate function 04 basic setting


Chapter.

108

Removing and installing air conditioning unit


Removing and installing the air conditioning unit climatronic corresponds essentially to that of
the air conditioning system with manual control Chapter.
The difference exist only in the fact that instead of the heater control (control cables) the
control and display unit for air conditioner, climatronic -E87- must be removed.
Initiate function 04 basic setting after installing the air conditioning unit Chapter.

Middle vent temperature sender -G191Vehicles with mapped cooling


Removing

Remove the glove compartment Body Work; Rep. Gr.70

Disconnect plug.
Turn sender -1- by 90 -arrow- and take
out.

Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse
order.
Inspection
Measure the resistence between the
contacts of the sender using a
multimeter.
Nominal value at 25C: 9.7... 10,3 k
If the specified value is not reached:

Replace middle vent temperature


sender.

If the specified value is reached:


Inspect wiring according to the current
flow diagram and repair if necessary
Current flow diagrams and Fitting
locations.
If wiring is o.k.:

Check climatronic control unit Chapter;


replace if necessary Chapter.

Evaporator vent temperature sender -G263Vehicles as of 03.01


109

Removing
The evaporator vent temperature sender is located at the back of the evaporator housing.

Remove air conditioning unit Chapter.

Disconnect plug.

Turn sender by 90 and take out.

Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Inspection

Check the resistence between the contacts of the sender using a multimeter.

Nominal value at 25C: 960... 1056


If the specified value is not reached:

Replace evaporator vent temperature sender.

If the specified value is reached:

Inspect wiring according to the current flow diagram and repair if necessary Current flow
diagrams and Fitting locations.

If wiring is o.k.:

Check climatronic control unit Chapter; replace if necessary Chapter.

Disassembling and assembling the evaporator housing


Remove and install air conditioning unit Chapter

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2t

Top part evaporator housing


Disassembling and assembling the evaporator housing Fig.
Tensioning strap for cover
pay attention to the correct routing Fig.

3t
t

Seal
replace
Installing the seal on the evaporator housing Fig.

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5t
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6-

Seal
Install seal on the refrigerant lines of the evaporator Fig.
Evaporator
Install seal on the refrigerant lines of the evaporator
Installing the seal on the evaporator Fig.
Evaporator housing - bottom part
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Disassembling and assembling the evaporator housing Fig.

7-

Fresh air blower -V2-

removing and installing Fig.

8-

Cover for fresh air blower -V2-

screwed

9-

Swing foam cover

t
t

screwed and fixed with tensioning strap -2must be positioned firmly at the evaporator housing

10 -

Wiring loom of air conditioning unit

t when installing, make sure that there is clearance between the moving parts Fig.
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Heat exchanger

after replacing, the coolant must be completely replaced

removing and installing Chapter

12 -

Evaporator vent temperature sender -G263-

Vehicles as of 03.01

remove and install, test Chapter

Disassembling and assembling the


evaporator housing

Both housing halves must be screwed


together at the provided screw points -Bwith original screws -A-.
Note

The provided screw points -B- are over the


entire circumference.

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Lay tensioning strap


Note

Pay attention to the correct routing of the


t tensioning strap -A- around the
evaporator housing.
t

The tensioning strap must firmly hold the


cover on the evaporator housing.

Install seal on the refrigerant lines of the


evaporator

The refrigerant lines -C- must be sealed


with the seal -A- on both housing halves
of the evaporator -B-.

Installing the seal on the evaporator

The evaporator -A- must be sealed at the


top and on both sides with the gasket -Bof the evaporator housing.
Note

No gasket must be present on the bottom


side of the evaporator (so that the
condensation water can drain off).

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Installing the seal on the evaporator


housing

Replace the gasket -A- and pay attention


to the correct fitting of the evaporator
connection flange.

Install wiring loom for air conditioning unit


Note

The wiring loom -A- must be installed in


such a way that it does not come in
t
contact with the moving components e.g.
lever -B- of the control motor).
t

Lay the wiring loom in such a way that it


does not clack.

Climatronic - engine compartment


Note

The parts marked with an * must only be repaired in specialist service centres which have
suitably trained personnel and are fitted out for working on the refrigerant circuit!

Comply with the safety measures when working on vehicles with air conditioning system
and when using refrigerant R 134a and observe the instructions for working on the
t
refrigerant circuit Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a; Rep. Gr.00 technical
data.

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1t

Fluid container with desiccator*


removing and installing Chapter

t the fluid reservoir must be replaced after each opening of the refrigerant circuit
2t

Extractor and filling valve*


Low-pressure side

for exhausting, filling and measuring

always screw on cap with gasket

3t

Extractor and filling valve*


High-pressure side

for exhausting, filling and measuring

always screw on cap with gasket

4-

Air conditioner pressure switch -F129- or high pressure sensor -G65-

t for vehicles as of model year 99 with 1.6 Itr./74 kW engine, the -G65- is installed instead of
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the -F129 t

on all vehicles is installed -G65- as of model year 00

t -F129- (4-pin plug connection), function, remove and install, check Chapter
t -G65- (3-pin plug connection) function Chapter, remove and install, check Chapter
5-

Expansion valve*

Remove and install heat-protection insulation Chapter

Removing and installing the refrigerant lines Chapter

removing and installing Chapter

6-

Dust and pollen filter

below the water box cover

removing and installing Chapter

7-

Valve for condensation water drain

check, remove and install Chapter

8-

Control switch for coolant temperature too hot -F14-

t
t

in the coolant circuit


-F14- switches off the magnetic coupling -N25- if the coolant temperature is too high (off at
119C, on at 112C)

1.6ltr./74 kW ?model year 98 and all vehicles ? model year 99

9t

Radiator fan control unit -J293screwed on under the battery tray

t the magnetic coupling -N25- of the compressor is also switched via this control unit
10 t

Ambient temperature sensor -G17-

Function: the temperature sensor controls the temperature flap and the fresh air blower
according to the temperature

Emergency operation in the event of failure: Fresh air intake duct temperature sensor -G89performs the task. If both sensors are defective, the system keeps running at an assumed
t
value of +10C; re-circulating air operation is not possible; readout in the display of the
Control and display unit for air conditioner, Climatronic -E87-: -
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t
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check: by the self-diagnosis


screwed at front left frame side rail
Pressure relief valve*
O-ring seal 8.6 mm; 1.8 mm
Tightening torque: 10 Nm
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check Chapter

12 t

Oil drain plug*


O-ring seal 8.8 mm; 1.5 mm

Tightening torque: 15 Nm
Note

To drain off refrigerant oil:

Remove compressor:

Remove oil drain plug.

Turn the compressor with the clutch disk of the magnetic coupling to speed up the
evacuation of the oil.

13 -

Compressor*

Remove and install compressor holder Engine, Mechanics; Rep. Gr.13

Removing and installing the compressor on the holder Chapter

Removing and installing the refrigerant lines Chapter

Removing and installing the compressor Chapter


Note

Remove and install V-ribbed belt Engine, Mechanics; Rep. Gr.13

Mark the direction of rotation before removing the V-ribbed belt, the reversal of the direction
of rotation can lead to the damage of the belt.

The stroke of piston of the compressor is variable, it adjusts itself depending upon the
determined refrigerating capacity.

If a new compressor was installed or new refrigerant oil was filled into the compressor (e. g.
after blowing through the refrigerant circuit and emptying the compressor via the oil drain
t
plug), the compressor must be turned by hand approx. 10 turns after installing (in order to
avoid damage to the compressor before operation).
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15 t

Magnetic coupling -N25repairing Chapter


Condenser*
removing and installing Chapter

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