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00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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1 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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1.1 Safety precautions when working on air conditioning systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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1.4 Safety precautions when tow-starting or towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Repair notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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2.1 Rules for cleanliness when working on high-voltage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Hazard classification of high-voltage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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4 General information on air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.1 Other reference material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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4.2 Basics of air conditioning technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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4.11 Basics for working on refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 General information on refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.1 Components of refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 Design of refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.3 Evacuation and charging valves for quick-release couplings of air conditioner service station
on refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.4 Switches and senders in refrigerant circuit and related connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.5 Electrical components not installed in refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.6 Pressures and temperatures in refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.7 Refrigerant circuit with expansion valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.8 Refrigerant circuit with restrictor and reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.9 Test and measurement work that can be performed using a pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.10 Air conditioner service and recycling equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.11 Notes to repairs on refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6 Legal texts and regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.1 Laws and regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.2 Recycling and refuse law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.3 Converting R12 refrigerant circuits to R134a refrigerant circuits and repairing them
(retrofitting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.4 Maintaining records on refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7 Refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.1 Important repair notes on air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.2 Converting refrigerant circuits from R12 refrigerant to R134a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
8 Working with the air conditioner service station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8.1 Important instructions for working with the air conditioner service station . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8.2 Connecting a air conditioner service station for measuring and testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.3 Drain the refrigerant circuit using the air conditioner service station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.4 Evacuating refrigerant circuit using air conditioner service station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.5 Filling refrigerant circuit with air conditioner service station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
8.6 Bringing air conditioning system into service after charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.7 Charging the container in the air conditioning service station with refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . 56
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8.8 Emptying air conditioner service station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

9 Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9.1 Leak detection in refrigerant circuit using compressed air or nitrogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9.2 Searching for leaks in refrigerant circuits using leak detector V.A.G 1796 . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.3 Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit using leak detecting system VAS 6196 or leak detecting
system VAS 6201 or a later model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10 Clearing refrigerant circuit of contaminants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10.1 Vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10.2 Blowing through refrigerant circuit with compressed air and nitrogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
10.3 Flushing refrigerant circuit with refrigerant R134a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
11 Clearing refrigerant circuit of contaminants, commercial vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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12 Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
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13 Connecting the air conditioning service station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
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14 Checking pressures on vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
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15 Renewing components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
15.1 In the event of leaking or damaged components (apart from the air conditioner compressor,
receiver or reservoir) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
15.2 Renew the air conditioner compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
15.3 Replace receiver or reservoir and restrictor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
16 Testing equipment and tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
16.1 List of test equipment, tools and materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
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00 – Technical data
1 Safety information
(VRL013671; Edition 11.2019)
⇒ “1.1 Safety precautions when working on air conditioning sys‐
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⇒ “1.2 Safety precautions when working on a high-voltage sys‐
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⇒ “1.3 Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-
voltage components”, page 2
⇒ “1.4 Safety precautions when tow-starting or towing”,
page 2
1.1 Safety precautions when working on air conditioning systems

Risk of freezing injury from refrigerant
When working on the air conditioning system, there is a risk of
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– The high-voltage system must be de-energised by a suitably
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Risk of injury from engine starting unexpectedly

On electric and hybrid vehicles, the operational readiness of the
vehicle is difficult to detect. There is a risk of parts of the body
becoming trapped or drawn in.
– Switch off ignition.
– Always store the ignition key outside the vehicle.
Risk of damage to high-voltage cables

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– Never support body weight on high-voltage cables or high-
voltage connectors.
– Never support any tools on high-voltage cables or high-volt‐
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– Never kink or severely bend high-voltage cables.
– Always observe the coding when connecting high-voltage con‐
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This vehicle is electrified by ABT e-Line.
All relevant repair and maintenance information regarding modi‐
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Information System (ElsaPro), section “Superstructures and
modifications”. These can also be obtained from ABT e-Line.
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structions from ABT e-Line.
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repair manuals regarding modifications by ABT e-Line.
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1- Gas (invisible)
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When water is heated in a vessel (heat absorption), water vapour

can be seen to rise. If the vapour is heated by further heat ab‐
sorption, the visible vapour becomes invisible gas. The process
is reversible. If heat is extracted from gaseous water, it changes
first to vapour, then to water and finally to ice.
A - Heat absorption
B - Heat dissipation

4.2.2 Heat always flows from a warmer to a

colder substance
Every substance consists of a mass of moving molecules. The
fast moving molecules of a warmer substance give off some of
their energy to the cooler and thus slower molecules. This causes
the molecular movement in the warmer material to slow down,
and that in the colder material to speed up. This continues until
the molecules in both materials are moving at the same speed.
They are then at the same temperature and no further heat ex‐
change takes place.
4.2.3 Pressure and boiling point

The boiling point given in tables for a liquid is always referenced
to an atmospheric pressure of 1 bar. If the pressure over a fluid
changes, its boiling point changes as well.
It is well known that, for example, the lower the pressure, the lower
the temperature at which water boils.
The vapour pressure curves for water and for refrigerant R134a
show that at constant pressure and falling temperature the vapour
becomes liquid (in the condenser), and that when pressure drops,
the refrigerant changes from liquid into the vapour state (evapo‐
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Since a characteristic vapour pressure table is known for every
refrigerant, one can determine what refrigerant is present by
measuring pressure and temperature.
4. General information on air conditioning 7

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Absolute pressure means that 0 bar corresponds to an absolute

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effect as refrigerant R12.
4.5 Properties of refrigerant R134a
4.5.1 Trade names and designations

Refrigerant R134a is currently available under the following trade
names:
♦ H-FKW 134a
♦ SUVA 134a
♦ KLEA 134a

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♦ Different trade names may be used in other countries.

♦ Of the wide range of refrigerants available, this is the only one
which may be used for vehicles. The names Frigen and Freon
are trade names. They also apply to refrigerants which are not
to be used in vehicles.
4.5.2 Colour
Like water, refrigerants are colourless in both vapour and liquid
form. Gas is invisible. Only the boundary layer between gas and
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4.5.7 Water content

Only very small amounts of water are soluble in liquid refrigerant.
On the other hand, refrigerant vapour and water vapour mix in
any ratio.
Any water present in the refrigerant circuit will be carried along as
droplets. The desiccant, desiccant bag or desiccant cartridge in
the receiver or reservoir are capable of holding approx. 7 grams
of water before they are full and cannot absorb any more water.
If there is further water in the circuit, it will flow to the expansion
valve jet or to the restrictor and becomes ice.
The air conditioning system stops cooling.

Water destroys the air conditioner because at high pressures and

temperatures it combines with other impurities to form acids.
4.5.8 Charge factor

There must be space both for liquid and vapour in a container. As
the temperature rises, the liquid expands. The vapour-filled space
becomes smaller. At a certain point, there will only be liquid in the
vessel. Beyond this, even a slight increase in temperature causes
great pressure to build up in the vessel as the liquid attempts to
continue expanding despite the absence of the necessary space.
The resultant force is sufficient to rupture the vessel. To prevent
containers from being overcharged, regulations governing the
storage of compressed gases specify how many kilograms may
be charged into a container for every litre of container volume.
This charge factor multiplied by the internal volume gives the per‐
missible charge quantity. The charge factor for refrigerant used
in vehicles is 1.15 kg/litre.
4.5.9 Detecting leaks

External damage, for example, can cause a leak in the refrigerant
circuit. Because a small leak will involve only small quantities of
refrigerant, leaks should be checked for using an electronic leak
detector or by introducing a leak detection additive to the refrig‐
erant circuit. Electronic leak detectors can detect leakage rates
of less than 5 grams loss of refrigerant per year. The leak detector
should be specific to the composition of the particular refrigerant
in use. For example, a leak detector for R12 refrigerant is not ap‐
propriate for R134a refrigerant because R134a refrigerant has no
chlorine atoms to which the lead detector responds.
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♦ Always keep oil container sealed.
♦ Do not re-use old refrigerant oil.
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4.7 Comfort
A basic requirement for concentration and safe driving is a feeling
of comfort in the passenger compartment. This comfort is only
reached by using an air conditioning system, particularly when it
is hot and humid. Of course, open windows, an open sunroof or
increased air ventilation can contribute to comfort, but they all
have certain disadvantages within the vehicle interior, such as
additional noise, draughts, exhaust gases, unfiltered entry of pol‐
len (unpleasant for allergy sufferers).
A well regulated air conditioning system in conjunction with a well
thought-out heating and ventilation system can create a feeling
of well-being and comfort by regulating the interior temperature,
humidity and rate of air change, regardless of the external con‐
ditions. This must be available whether the vehicle is moving or
not.
Other important advantages of air conditioning are:
♦ The cleansing of the air directed into the passenger compart‐
ment. (Dust and pollen, for example, are washed out by the
moist fins of the evaporator and carried off with the conden‐
sation water.)
♦ Temperatures in a mid-range car (for example, after a short
period of driving, ambient temperature 30°C in the shade and
the vehicle in direct sunlight).
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liquid or vapour form. The higher the pressure in the container,
the more violent the process.
How high the pressure is depends on two factors:
• What type of refrigerant is in the container. “This is because
the lower the boiling point, the higher the pressure.”
• The temperature “This is because the higher the temperature,
the higher the pressure.”
4.9.3 Wear safety goggles.

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eyes, which in certain circumstances can cause severe injury due
to frostbite.
4.9.4 Wear protective gloves and apron

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then purge the system by blowing through with compressed air
and using nitrogen.
The products of decomposition of refrigerants under heat are not
only poisonous but are strongly corrosive, so that pipework and
system parts could be attacked. This refers primarily to hydrogen
fluoride.
4.9.9 Pungent smell

A pungent odour indicates that the products of decomposition
mentioned above are already present. Breathing in these sub‐
stances must be avoided in all circumstances, or the bronchial
tubes, lungs and other organs could be injured.
4.9.10 First aid

• Following contact with eyes or mucous membranes, immedi‐
ately rinse with copious amounts of running water and consult
an eye specialist.
• Following contact with the skin, immediately remove clothing
affected and rinse skin with copious amounts of water.
• Following inhalation of highly concentrated refrigerant va‐
pours, person concerned is to be taken immediately into the
open air. Call a doctor. Administer oxygen in the event of
breathing difficulties. If the person affected is having great dif‐
ficulty breathing or is not breathing at all, tilt back head and
administer artificial respiration.
4.9.11 Handling pressure vessels

• Secure containers to prevent them falling over.
Secure upright cylinders to stop them falling over and cylinders
lying flat to stop them rolling away.
• Containers must never be thrown.

If they should fall, the containers may become severely deformed

and break open. The refrigerant evaporates immediately, liberat‐
ing considerable force. Flying fragments of cylinders can cause
severe injuries.
Valves may break off if cylinders are not properly transported. To
protect cylinder valves, cylinders are only to be transported with
a protective cap screwed on.
• Do not place near radiators!
High temperatures can occur near radiators. High temperatures
are also associated with high pressures and the maximum per‐
missible tank pressure may be exceeded.
4.9.12 Do not heat up above 50°C

To prevent danger, the pressure vessel regulations provide that
vessels shall not be heated to more than 50°C.
4.9.13 Do not expose to uncontrolled heat

Do not heat with a naked flame under any circumstances. The
local overheating that will result can change the structure of the
container's materials, thereby reducing the safe maximum pres‐
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subsequently to pour the oil into a container that can be
sealed, since the oil contains a small amount of refrigerant.
Refrigerant must not be released into the environment.
• When the air conditioner service station is switched off, it must
be secured against rolling away.

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conditioning system. This also applies to welding and solder‐
ing work on the vehicle when the danger exists that parts of
the air conditioning system may heat up. When spray painting
is carried out, temperatures of objects in the drying booth or
the preheating zone must not exceed 80°C.
Reason
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which can cause the pressure release valve of the system to
open.
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station .
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must not be repaired by welding or soldering. They must always
be renewed.

Refrigerant containers (e.g. charging cylinders of air conditioner

service station ) must never be subjected to excessive heat or
exposed to direct sunlight.
Remedy:
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container will burst should the temperature rise with devastat‐
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or vessels containing air.
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4.11 Basics for working on refrigerant circuit

• Observe instructions specific to the workplace; ⇒ Volkswagen
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protection . Refrigerant from air conditioning systems / refrig‐
erant oils - to be displayed at refrigerant designated working
area.
• Observe the utmost cleanliness when working.
• When handling refrigerants and nitrogen, wear protective
clothing, protective glasses and protective gloves.
• Switch on exhaust gas fume extractor (if there is one).
• Drain the refrigerant circuit using only the air conditioner serv‐
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the defective components.
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properly assembled. If, for example, the refrigerant lines are
not connected to the air conditioner compressor and the en‐
gine is running, the compressor may heat up so much through
internal warming that it will be destroyed.
♦ The air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- is not
activated when the refrigerant circuit is empty and the air con‐
ditioner compressor idles with the engine.
♦ If it is necessary to start engine with an empty refrigerant cir‐
cuit:
♦ The refrigerant circuit must be fully assembled.
♦ At least ¼ of the quantity of refrigerant oil specified for this
refrigerant circuit must be in the air conditioner compressor.
♦ The engine speed must not exceed 2000 rpm.
♦ The engine should run for less than 10 minutes.
4.11.1 O-ring
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related refrigerant oils. O-rings are no longer colour-coded.
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pressor at overload protection 10 times by hand. Then install

compressor. This will prevent damage to the air conditioner

compressor.
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(the air conditioning system magnetic clutch - N25- and the air
conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- are not acti‐
vated).
– After the engine has stabilised at its idling speed, switch on
the air conditioner compressor and allow the engine to idle for
at least 10 minutes at maximum cooling power.
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compressor that acts as the separation between the high-pres‐
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qualified technician.

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refrigerant oil!
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The required heat is extracted from the air flowing past the evap‐
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drawn into the air conditioning system compressor carrying with
it the heat it has absorbed.
A restrictor or an expansion valve supplies a defined quantity of
refrigerant to the evaporator. In systems with an expansion valve
the flow rate is regulated such that only gaseous refrigerant
emerges at the evaporator outlet.
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rated with moisture within a short time and is then unusable.
♦ When installing, observe arrow indicating direction of flow if
applicable.
The new generation of receivers is mounted directly on the con‐

denser and contains a desiccant cartridge.
Note
♦ Renew the desiccant cartridge if the refrigerant circuit was

open for a longer period of time (more than the normal repair
time) and moisture has entered the system, or if it is required
because of a specific complaint ⇒ page 191 .
♦ Remove the dryer cartridge from its packaging only immedi‐
ately before installing it.
♦ A dryer cartridge in unsealed packaging will become saturated
with moisture within a short time and is then unusable.

5.1.11 Expansion valve

The expansion valve atomises incoming refrigerant and regulates
the flow so that, depending on the heat transport, the vapour does
not become a gas until it reaches the outlet of the evaporator.
5.1.12 O-ring
These O-rings seal the joints between the individual components
of the refrigerant circuit.
Use only seals that are resistant to refrigerant R134a and its as‐
sociated refrigerant oils. This is assured by using genuine re‐
placement parts.
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♦ Depending on the version, a transparent plastic washer -B-

may be attached to the high pressure safety valve -A- which
breaks off as soon as the valve is actuated.
♦ Depending on the version of high pressure safety valve -A-, a
cover -C- may also be pushed onto the high pressure safety
valve -A-. Should the pressure in the refrigerant circuit actually
rise above the opening pressure of the high pressure safety
valve -A- and cause the valve to open, refrigerant will not es‐
cape in one direction but scatter through the openings -D-
beneath the cover -C- instead.
♦ If a high-pressure safety valve -A- needs to be renewed, the
specified torque for the new valve (depending on the manu‐
facturer and the version of the air conditioner compressor)
must be observed when installing. Air conditioner compres‐
sors manufactured by “Denso”, “Sanden” and “Valeo” are
equipped with an O-ring seal (currently valid torque settings
are: 10 Nm for “Denso” and “Zexel/Valeo” air conditioner com‐
pressors, and 15 Nm for “Sanden” air conditioner compres‐
sors). Air conditioner compressors manufactured by “Delphi”
are fitted with an oil seal (currently valid torque setting: 15 Nm).
♦ Renewing seals (oil seals or O-rings) ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue .
♦ If a seal (oil seal or O-ring) fitted to the high-pressure safety
valve is not available as a replacement part, the removed old
part can be reused (as ks an
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CAUTION
Risk of freezing injury caused by escaping pressurised refrig‐
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There is a risk of injury to the skin and parts of the body due to
freezing.
– Extract refrigerant and open the refrigerant circuit immedi‐
ately afterwards.
– If more than 10 minutes have passed since the refrigerant
was extracted, repeat the extraction process before opening
the refrigerant circuit. Pressure could build up in the refrig‐
erant circuit from continued evaporation.
• Only valves and connections resistant to R134a refrigerant

and the related refrigerant oils may be used.
• Different connections (external diameter) for high-pressure
and low-pressure sides.
• Always screw on sealing caps.
Arrangement within the vehicle.
See vehicle-specific repair manual ⇒ Rep. gr. 87

5.3.1 Evacuation and charging valve with

Schrader valve
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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- with 1/4" ratchet adapter - VAS

6234-
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⇒ page 205
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1- Connection with external thread and groove for O-ring

3- Valve with external thread and groove for seal (7 Nm)
5- Cap

5.4 Switches and senders in refrigerant cir‐

cuit and related connections
Note
See vehicle-specific refrigerant circuit for switching pressures,

removing and fitting switches, together with switch arrangement
and versions.
⇒ Rep. gr. 87
5.4.1 High-pressure switch for air conditioning

system - F23-
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5.4.4 Connections with valve for switches in

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high-pressure switch for air conditioning system - F23- , the low-
pressure switch for air conditioning system - F73- and the high-
pressure switch for magnetic clutch - F118- .

5.4.6 High-pressure sender - G65-

This high-pressure sender - G65- is fitted in place of the air con‐
ditioning system pressure switch - F129- .
When voltage is applied to the high-pressure sender, it generates
a square wave signal, or data telegram. This signal changes with
the pressure in the system.
Using this signal, the control units that are connected in-line (ra‐
diator fan control unit, engine control unit, operating and display
unit for Climatronic air conditioning system - E87- or Climatronic
control unit - J255- etc.) calculate the pressure in the refrigerant
circuit and actuate the radiator fan, the engine, the air conditioning
system magnetic coupling - N25- accordingly and/or alter actua‐
tion from the air conditioning system compressor regulating valve
- N280- .
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5.4.8 Air conditioner compressor regulating

valve - N280-
The regulating valve is fitted to the air conditioner compressor. It
is activated by the operating and display unit for Climatronic air
conditioning system - E87- or the Climatronic control unit - J255-
The regulating valve influences the pressure on the low pressure
side and thus the temperature at the evaporator.
Note
The air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- is an in‐

tegral part of the air conditioner compressor and cannot be re‐
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Available in various designs, sometimes separately.
This control unit switches the magnetic clutch and thus the air
conditioner compressor on and off. It controls the radiator fan, and
for vehicles with high-pressure sender - G65- or refrigerant pres‐
sure and temperature sender - G395- , it calculates the pressure
in the refrigerant circuit.

5.5.3 Radiator fan control unit - J293-
Note
Available in various designs, sometimes fitted to the radiator fan

-arrows-.
This control unit switches the magnetic clutch and thus the air
conditioner compressor on and off. It controls the radiator fan, and
for vehicles with high-pressure sender - G65- or refrigerant pres‐
sure and temperature sender - G395- , it calculates the pressure
in the refrigerant circuit.
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5.6 Pressures and temperatures in refriger‐

ant circuit
The pressures and temperatures in the refrigerant circuit depend
on the momentary operating conditions (e.g. engine speed, speed
1, 2, or 3 of radiator fan, engine temperature, whether air condi‐

tioner compressor is on or off) as well as environmental influences

(e.g. ambient temperature, humidity, required cooling output).
In vehicles with air conditioner compressor regulating valve -
N280- , the pressure on the low-pressure side is varied by acti‐
vating the valve.
Therefore, the values given in the following tables may only be
considered as guidelines. They occur at an engine speed of 1,500
to 2,000 rpm and an ambient temperature of 20°C after about
20 minutes.
The locations of connections provided for pressure measure‐
ments are vehicle-specific.
⇒ Rep. gr. 87
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air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- when an
evaporator temperature less than 0°C is sensed.
♦ In vehicles with air conditioner compressor regulating valve -
N280- , the pressure on the low-pressure side is varied by
activating the valve.
5.8 Refrigerant circuit with restrictor and reservoir

A- low-pressure side of the refrigerant circuit.
B- high-pressure side of the refrigerant circuit.

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speeds. This applies however only within the rated range of the
air conditioner compressor; if the rated range of the air conditioner
compressor is exceeded, the pressure will increase
⇒ page 161 .

Note
In vehicles with air conditioner compressor regulating valve -

N280- , the pressure on the low-pressure side is varied by acti‐
vating the valve.
5.9 Test and measurement work that can be

performed using a pressure gauge
Indicated on pressure gauge
1- Temperature scale for refrigerant R134a CF3–CH2F or
CH2F–CF3.
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Refrigerant R134a is present in a closed container or refrigerant
circuit if the temperature indicated on the pressure gauge corre‐
sponds to the temperature of the refrigerant (the temperature of
a standing liquid stabilises at ambient temperature).
A closed container or switched-off refrigerant circuit is empty if the
temperature indicated on the pressure gauge is below the tem‐
perature of the refrigerant.

Note
The dependency between pressure and temperature described

on the pressure gauge no longer applies when there is no liquid
and the pressure is created by gas alone.
5.10 Air conditioner service and recycling

equipment
At present, various manufacturers offer air conditioner service
stations on the market for evacuating, cleaning and charging re‐
frigerant in vehicle air conditioning systems.
5.10.1 Classification of extraction and charging

devices in groups
Group 3:
Portable extraction and charging devices linking the air condi‐
tioning system to a fixed compressed gas container.
The fixed gas pressure vessel is charged with refrigerant or re‐
frigerant/oil mixture. The portable extraction and charging device
is then permanently attached to the pressure vessel. In accord‐
ance with § 3 section 5 no. 3 of the Regulations for Pressure
Tanks, in this case the terms "compressed gas container" and
"pressure tank" are equivalent.
Charging devices require:
♦ no approval and testing by officially recognised experts, be‐
cause the gas is filled into compressed gas vessels which are
equivalent to pressure vessels. (Devices for filling refrigerant
from these pressure tanks into compressed
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TRGS 400, TRGS 402, TRGS 407, TRGS 510, TRBS 3145/
TRGS 725) when handling compressed gases and, in particular,
when filling compressed gases from one compressed gas con‐
tainer into another one.
5.11 Notes to repairs on refrigerant circuit

Special tools and accessories
The performance of proper workmanlike repairs on an air condi‐
tioning system
• Special tools and materials are required; these are listed on
⇒ page 199 .
• The essential information on the leak detector should be re‐
ferred to ⇒ page 60 .
• Expert knowledge is necessary.
Note
Releasing refrigerant into the environment is not permitted

⇒ page 43 .
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6 Legal texts and regulations
6.1 Laws and regulations
Note
♦ The laws and regulations listed below are valid in Germany.

Other or additional laws and regulations may apply in other
countries.
sible authorities.
The effects concerning the changing climate can be seen world-

wide. Protection of the climate is therefore one of the most im‐
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Union.
In general the following applies:
Operation, maintenance, decommissioning, duty to accept re‐
turned material
♦ It is prohibited to allow the release into the atmosphere of ma‐
terials contained in products containing refrigerants during the
operation, maintenance or removal from service of such prod‐
ucts.
♦ The quantities used during operation and maintenance work
should be documented (see Refrigerant Logbook, ⇒ Volks‐
wagen InfoNet, Service handbook; Environmental protection;
Environmental protection in the dealership and in the work‐
shop; Emission protection; Air contaminating substances, re‐
6. Legal texts and regulations 43

frigerant for vehicle air conditioning systems ) so that a proof

of use document is available for presentation to the responsi‐
ble authorities upon request. A record sheet need no longer
be kept within the EU due to respective European parliament
legislation from 2005. Other legislation may apply in countries
not belonging to the EU.
♦ Companies that sell materials and preparations listed in the
above mentioned legislation have a duty to accept returned
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contrary to the norms of technical practice, allows the sub‐
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laws mentioned above.
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♦ TRGS 400 (Risk assessment for activities involving hazardous
substances).
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activities involving hazardous substances: inhalation expo‐
sure).
♦ TRGS 407 (Risk assessment for activities involving gaseous
substances).
♦ TRGS 510 (Storage of hazardous substances in non-station‐
ary containers).
♦ TRBS 3145/TRGS 725 (Non-stationary compressed gas con‐
tainers – charging, storage, in-house transportation, empty‐
ing).

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♦ The Technical Rules for Compressed Gases (TRG), the Tech‐

nical Rules for Hazardous Substances (TRGS) and the Tech‐
nical Rules for Operational Safety (TRBS) reflect the state of
technology, occupational safety and health, occupational hy‐
giene as well as other definite knowledge relating to provision
and use of work equipment, operation of facilities requiring
supervision and activities involving hazardous substances.
♦ The technical rules stated here are valid in the Federal Re‐
public of Germany and do not necessarily reflect the rules and
regulations valid in other countries.
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• The particular hazards arising when handling compressed

gases;
• The safety regulations, particularly the existing Technical
Rules for Hazardous Substances (TRGS) and the Technical
Rules for Operational Safety (TRBS);
• The actions to be taken in the event of defects, damage or
accidents;
• The handing of fire extinguishers and protective equipment;
• The operation and maintenance of filling stations, with partic‐
ular reference to the user's manual.
Filling stations may be operated and maintained only by persons
who
• are at least 18 years of age;
• Possessing the necessary technical knowledge
• can be expected to fulfil their duties reliably.

Charging pressure tanks (for tanks from other countries, other

technical rules that are not mentioned here may apply).
♦ A compressed gas container may be charged only with the
compressed gas that is listed on its label, and only up to the
quantity indicated on the container in terms of pressure, weight
and volume (see Regulations for Pressure Tanks).
♦ A container that can be used for different types of compressed
gas must have a label on it listing the compressed gases with
which it may be charged. If the compressed gas concerned
has a tc ≥ -10°C (tc = critical temperature), the max. permis‐
sible charging weight in accordance with TRGS must also be
indicated on the container before it is connected for charging.
♦ Gas pressure vessels for which the highest permissible
charge positive pressure at 15°C is given in bar must be
charged by pressure gauge. If during charging the tempera‐
ture is different from 15°C, the pressure corresponding to the
different temperature should be determined by the charging
equipment; it must be ensured that the permissible overpres‐
sure for charging at 15°C in the gas pressure vessel is not
exceeded. To determine possible overfilling, the charged ves‐
sels must be checked by way of random pressure measure‐
ments.
♦ Compressed gas containers on which the maximum permis‐
sible charging quantity is indicated by the net weight (charged
weight, permissible weight of the contents) in kilograms must
be charged according to weight (gravimetrically). The vessels
are to be weighed during filling and subsequently subjected
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– Liquid, deep-cooled compressed gases in variance to those

stated under item 4 may be charged by volume (volumetrical‐
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of the charge and (except vehicle containers as specified un‐
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this, the quantity of compressed gas charged must be deter‐
mined once again.
♦ Some regulations of the TRGS 407 do not (fully) apply to con‐
tainers for liquid, deep-cooled compressed gases which are

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Maintaining records on refrigerant

According to the environmental statistics law, a record concerning
the use of refrigerants must be kept.
Car manufacture and repair businesses must be prepared to fur‐
nish information concerning use of refrigerants to the statistical
office for the country in which the work is being performed. It is
therefore recommended to keep records of the amounts of refrig‐
erant handled during operation and maintenance (Refrigerant
Logbook) ⇒ Volkswagen ServiceNet, Environmental Protection;
Service handbook; Emission protection; Air contaminating sub‐
stances, refrigerant for vehicle air conditioning systems ) which
must be available for presentation to the responsible authorities
upon request.
Note
A record sheet need no longer be kept within the EU due to re‐

spective European parliament legislation from 2005. Other legis‐
lation may apply in countries not belonging to the EU.
6.2 Recycling and refuse law
Note

countries.
sible authorities.

Statutes and regulations concerning the use and disposal of re‐

frigerants and refrigerant machine oils are contained within the
climate protective regulation concerning chemicals and closed
substance cycle waste management and ensuring environmen‐
tally compatible waste disposal
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books & dealer literature; Handbook Service; 15. Environmental
protection; under general instructions follow the link “Environ‐
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(Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz, KrWG) (in other countries other stat‐
utes and regulations may apply).

Reference sources for technical rules and safety at work/accident

prevention for the Federal Republic of Germany.
Sources in other countries may be obtained from the responsible
authorities.
6.3 Converting R12 refrigerant circuits to

R134a refrigerant circuits and repairing
them (retrofitting)
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The quantities used during operation and maintenance work

should be documented (see Refrigerant Logbook, ⇒ Volkswagen
ServiceNet, Environmental Protection; Service handbook; Emis‐
sion protection; Air contaminating substances, refrigerant for ve‐
hicle air conditioning systems ) or proof of use document which
must be available for presentation to the responsible authorities
upon request. A record sheet need no longer be kept within the
EU due to respective European parliament legislation from 2005.
Other legislation may apply in countries not belonging to the EU.

7 Refrigerant circuit
7.1 Important repair notes on air condition‐

ing
• Air conditioning systems designed for refrigerant R12 must not
be charged with refrigerant R134a until specific conversion
measures have been performed ⇒ page 49 .
• The refrigerant oils specifically developed for R134a refriger‐
ant circuits must never be mixed with the refrigerant oils spe‐
cifically developed for R12 refrigerant circuits.
• Air conditioner service stations which come in contact with the
refrigerant must be used only for the intended refrigerant.
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market that are designed to separate these chemical substan‐
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substances, no statement can be made at this point regarding
the effectiveness and separation rate of these filters.
8.1 Important instructions for working with

the air conditioner service station
• The fitted filter and dryer must be renewed at the latest when
the operational time specified in the related operating instruc‐
tions has been reached.
• Fill only with refrigerant oils which have been approved for the
vehicle-specific refrigerant circuit.
Refrigerant that has been extracted may not be reused, even after
cleaning within the station, in any of the following circumstances:
• If there is damage to the air conditioner compressor, such that
decomposition of the refrigerant due to overheating might
have occurred.
• If there are dark sticky deposits in the refrigerant circuit (these
can be detected only by opening up the system).
• If there is any doubt about the composition of the refrigerant
extracted from the refrigerant circuit.
In all of these circumstances the air conditioner service station
must be drained ⇒ page 53 , the system must be cleaned and
the filter, dryer and any filled refrigerant oil must be renewed.
8. Working with the air conditioner service station 51

Contaminated refrigerant can, e.g. in the Federal Republic of

Germany, be returned to the supplier in so-called recycling bottles
for recycling or for environmentally sound disposal (in other coun‐
tries other or additional regulations may apply).
The commercially available air conditioner service stations can
be divided into 2 groups:
♦ A. Air conditioner service stations that clean the extracted re‐
frigerant for reuse (so-called evacuating and recycling sta‐
tions) e.g. air conditioner service station .
♦ B. Air conditioner service station, called extraction stations,
that charge the extracted refrigerant into recycling bottles (for
reprocessing in bulk).
8.2 Connecting a air conditioner service sta‐

tion for measuring and testing
• Depending on the type of equipment chosen, there may be
variations in the required procedure; therefore always follow
the user's manual for the equipment being used.
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on can cause a short circuit between the high pressure and low
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– Never open valves on the high pressure or low pressure side
with the air conditioning system switched on.
– Turn hand wheel into quick-release coupling adapter until the

valve in the service connection is definitely open (observe
pressure gauge; do not over-tighten valve).
– Start the engine and perform the planned tests and measure‐
ments.

– Compare determined values with specifications ⇒ page 161 .

– Before disconnecting the quick-release coupling, close it by
turning out the handwheel.
8.3 Drain the refrigerant circuit using the air

conditioner service station .
• Depending on the type of equipment chosen, there may be
variations in the required procedure (always follow user's man‐
ual for the equipment being used).
• The refrigerant circuit must be discharged if parts of the re‐
frigerant circuit are to be removed, if there is any doubt about
the quantity of refrigerant in the circuit or if required by the
safety precautions.
• All operational instructions important for working with the air
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Before the refrigerant circuit is charged with refrigerant, it should
be evacuated (air empty) for 45 minutes for single evaporator
system and 60 minutes for 2 evaporator systems. In addition,
moisture is removed from the circuit.
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cuit.

Evacuating
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cuit is empty.
– Never start the engine if the refrigerant circuit is empty.

– If necessary, check the refrigerant oil quantity in the refrigerant
circuit; see vehicle-specific repair manual ⇒ Rep. gr. 87 .
ply.
– Check the refrigerant quantity in the air conditioning service
station .
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tion to the vehicle refrigerant circuit using quick-release con‐
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⇒ page 57
8.5 Filling refrigerant circuit with air condi‐

tioner service station .
• Always follow the procedure described in the user's manual
for the air conditioning service station .
• Before charging the refrigerant, check the refrigerant oil quan‐
tity ⇒ Rep. gr. 87 .

• The entire refrigerant charging quantity can be introduced ei‐

ther into the high-pressure or the low-pressure side.
Charging refrigerant circuit
– Evacuate the refrigerant circuit with the air conditioner service
station ⇒ page 53 .
– Unscrew handwheel on quick-release coupling adapter (to
close).
– Allow refrigerant to flow into charging hose.
– Screw handwheel of quick-release coupling adapter inwards
(do not overstress the valve) and charge system with prescri‐
bed quantity of refrigerant.
– Switch off air conditioning service station .
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system is switched on for the first time. If there is oil in the cylinder
of the air conditioner compressor, it will be forced out by the ro‐
tation.

– Start engine with air conditioner compressor switched off (ver‐

sion with magnetic clutch).
– Set air conditioner compressor to lowest possible setting; se‐
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clutch but with regulating valve).
– Wait until idling speed has stabilised:
– Switch air conditioner compressor on and let system run for at
least 2 minutes with engine idling.
– If necessary, check the pressures in the refrigerant circuit, us‐
ing the air conditioning service station .
– Switch off engine.
– Turn out handwheel on quick-release coupling adapter.
– Detach the charging hose from the refrigerant circuit.
– Screw protective caps back on.
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9 Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit
Note
♦ Different processes are described in this workshop manual for

leak detection in the refrigerant circuit. These processes have
been tested and lead to a positive result under the different
conditions of use if the application is carried out correctly and
in accordance with the complaint.
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for leaks before charging the system with refrigerant
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use can usually not be found. Therefore, exercise caution on
♦ Containers or tanks are offered as accessories on the open
market that are designed to separate these chemical substan‐
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substances, no statement can be made at this point regarding
the effectiveness and separation rate of these filters.
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9.1 Leak detection in refrigerant circuit us‐

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by pressurising the circuit to a maximum of 15 bar using
cleaned and dried compressed air or nitrogen ⇒ page 68 . If
the leak is large, the leakage point can be detected by sound
as the air or gas escapes.
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with 5/8"-18 UNF threaded connection) to the service connec‐
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of the closed refrigerant circuit. ⇒ page 207
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condensible gases.
– Rectify leak.
– Evacuate again and observe the vacuum display over a period
of hours. Only when a vacuum is maintained can charging
commence.
♦ If a leak is present of a size where no or very little air is drawn
in and the air conditioning service station can create sufficient
vacuum. The vacuum gauge does not increase or increases
very slowly after switching the air conditioner service station
off. This indicates that there may be a very small ingress of air
and the vacuum is lost.
– Charge circuit with 100 g of refrigerant and search for the pos‐
sible leak using an electronic leak tester and rectify fault as
necessary ⇒ page 60 or add an approved UV contrast sub‐
stance to the refrigerant and search for the possible leak in the
circuit using leak detector system VAS 6201 or later model and
rectify fault as necessary ⇒ page 60 .
– Evacuating refrigerant circuit if necessary ⇒ page 53

– Evacuate refrigerant circuit and observe the vacuum gauge

over a period of hours. Only when a vacuum is maintained can
charging commence.
9.2 Searching for leaks in refrigerant circuits

using leak detector - V.A.G 1796-
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or leak detecting system - VAS 6201- or
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Small leaks can be detected with, for example, an UV leak de‐

tector additive.

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⇒ page 53 .
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termine cause and rectify as described ⇒ page 53 .
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small leak is detected that but cannot be located, proceed as
follows ⇒ page 58 .
♦ Refrigerant gas is quickly dispersed by movement of air.
Draughts must therefore be avoided during leak detection.
♦ If the refrigerant circuit is completely empty, charge with about
10 % of refrigerant capacity (sticker R134a or vehicle-specific
workshop manual).
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⇒ page 53 and ⇒ page 54 .
– Start air conditioning system.
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nutes to ensure that the injected leak detecting additive is distrib‐
uted throughout the entire refrigerant circuit (air conditioner
compressor must run). The leak may become visible after a short
period, but this depends on the size of the leak.
– Use UV lamp VAS 6196/4 to search for the leak in the refrig‐
erant circuit ⇒ page 65 .
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detecting additive.
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low-pressure side and open the service coupling by turning the
hand wheel. Hold hose upwards and turn T-bar of hand pump
until the leak detecting additive starts to flow out of the tube.
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sorbent paper.
– Turn T-bar of hand pump and inject 2.5 ± 0.5 ml (millilitre =
cm3) of leak detecting additive into the refrigerant circuit.

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connection.
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service connection, with for example, absorbent paper.
– Seal service connection using sealing cap.
– If necessary, use cleaning agent to clean area around service
connection.
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formation showing that the refrigerant circuit has been injected
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after a short period, but this depends on the size of the leak.
♦ In the event of leaks at the evaporator, the additive may be
washed out with the condensate and emerge via the conden‐
sate drain. As the evaporator is not accessible on the majority
of models without a great amount of pre-preparation, a check
of the condensed water drain point can indicate a leaking
evaporator. The additive must have been in the refrigerant cir‐
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system .
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warning instructions for work on the high-voltage system” ⇒ Elec‐
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on the high-voltage system .
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contained within. They cause deposits to build up in the re‐
frigerant circuit (and your air conditioner service station),
The refrigerant circuit can only be repaired by replacing all
components that have come into contact with this substance.
• In order to remove dirt (e.g. abraded matter from a defective

air-conditioning compressor) as well as old refrigerant oil as
10. Clearing refrigerant circuit of contaminants 67

cleanly as possible and with as little work as possible, rinse

the refrigerant circuit with R134a refrigerant.
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♦ The vehicle-specific repair manual ⇒ Heating, air conditioning
deems it necessary after replacement of certain components.
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nitrogen will not achieve the same degree of cleanliness as
purging with refrigerant R134a. When purging with refrigerant
R134a, the refrigerant oil is shifted and cleaning of the com‐
ponents is better ⇒ page 70 .
♦ When blowing through, a maximum working pressure of 15 bar
must not be exceeded (if necessary, use pressure limiter for
compressed air as well).
CAUTION
Risk of injury from nitrogen escaping under high pressure.
– Use pressure limiter for nitrogen tank.
– Always flush components in direction opposite to refrigerant

flow.
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workshop extraction system).
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from the refrigerant circuit at all with compressed air or if the
compressed air is insufficient. These contaminants can only
be removed by purging with refrigerant R134a ⇒ page 70 .

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page 83
⇒ “10.3.3 Adapters for setting up flushing circuits”, page 87
The refrigerant circuit must be flushed with refrigerant R134a if
♦ Dirt or other contaminants are in the refrigerant circuit.
mally required for repairs (e.g. following an accident).
♦ Pressure and temperature measurements in the refrigerant
circuit indicate that there is moisture in the refrigerant circuit.
♦ There is doubt about the amount of refrigerant oil in the refrig‐
erant circuit. If the air conditioner compressor is to be reinstal‐
led, drain refrigerant oil out of air conditioner compressor via
the block connections. To facilitate this process, turn the air
conditioner compressor over by hand at the poly V-belt pulley
or coupling disc of the magnetic coupling. After purging, fill
refrigerant circuit with total amount of refrigerant oil (50 g direct
into air conditioner compressor) according to ⇒ vehicle-spe‐
cific workshop manual . Take account of oil volume for
2nd evaporator system.
♦ The air conditioner compressor has to be exchanged because
of internal damage (e.g. noisy or lack of power).
♦ If it is required by the workshop manual for the specific vehicle
following the renewal of certain components.

♦ a different air conditioner compressor with other refrigerant oil

is to be fitted.
Tools required
♦ Air conditioner service station with purging device or air con‐
ditioner service station with purging device - VAS 6337- .
These air conditioner service stations feature an additional
function for “purging the refrigerant circuit with R134a” and the
purging device for refrigerant circuits necessary for this pro‐
cedure ⇒ Workshop equipment and special tools catalogue .
♦ Adapter case VW/Audi passenger vehicle set - VAS 6338/1-
⇒ page 87 and ⇒ Workshop equipment and special tools
catalogue .
♦ Adapter case commercial vehicle set - VAS 6338/50-
⇒ page 87 and ⇒ Workshop equipment and special tools
catalogue .
Note
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tions indicated above, you can also rinse the refrigerant circuit
with the air conditioner service station you do have if the sta‐
tion is of the right type (at least 7 kg of R134a refrigerant in the
refrigerant bottle) by using the flushing device for refrigerant
circuits - VAS 6336/1- or flushing device for refrigerant circuits
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takes much longer as a result.

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– Remove the receiver ⇒ Heating, air conditioning (vehicle-
specific, not necessary on all vehicles) and join the refrigerant
lines together (use the adapter and the charging hose - VAS
6338/31- to do this) ⇒ page 87 .
– Remove the expansion valve ⇒ Heating, air conditioning (ve‐
hicle-specific) and insert an adapter in its place ⇒ page 87 .
Note
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adapter case VW/Audi passenger vehicle set - VAS 6338/1- or
adapter case commercial vehicle set - VAS 6338/50- , the re‐
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control element -D-. Then drill out the expansion valve in area
-F- using a suitably sized drill bit (6 mm in diameter).
♦ On version -G-, parts -H-, -I- and -K- must be removed and
then area -L- drilled out with a suitably sized drill bit (6 mm in
diameter).
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♦ Reinstall parts -B-, -C- and -D- on type -A- or part -H- on type
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with larger diameter).
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air conditioner service station to the outlet of the purging de‐
vice for refrigerant circuits.
– Connect the inlet of the purging device for refrigerant circuits
with an adapter ⇒ page 87 to the high-pressure line leading
to the air conditioner compressor (line with smaller diameter).

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of refrigerant flow when the air conditioning system is in oper‐
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with the operating instructions for the air conditioning service
station .
♦ The container for old oil holds only approx. 125 cm3 of refrig‐
erant oil, depending on the type of air conditioning service
station . If a system with a greater amount of refrigerant oil has
to be purged, it may be necessary to empty the waste oil con‐
tainer after the first purge of the purging cycle.
♦ Watch the refrigerant that flows out of the refrigerant circuit.
When the refrigerant flows through the sight glass of the purg‐
ing device into the air conditioner service station clear and
completely free of colour, the refrigerant circuit is cleaned.
♦ When purging, the whole amount of refrigerant oil from the
refrigerant circuit is cleaned (except for a small amount in the
evaporator, though this is not important).
♦ Where contamination is particularly high, it may be necessary
to carry out the flushing cycle twice (two flushing cycles with
three flushes each). Purging device filter must be renewed
before starting second purging cycle.
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ically by the program of the air conditioning service station )
♦ After switching on, the purging cycle (refrigerant circuit with
connection hoses and purging device for refrigerant circuits)
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device for refrigerant circuits and, if they are dirty, clean them
in accordance with the operating instructions for the rinsing
device for refrigerant circuits or the air conditioning service
station . Carry out a purging cycle once more as a precaution‐
ary measure. One flushing sequence is sufficient (approx.
30 min.)
– Check the pressure in the refrigerant circuit. There must be no
pressure in the refrigerant circuit (evacuate again briefly if
necessary).
– Remove the connections to the air conditioning service station
from the refrigerant circuit of the vehicle. There must be no
overpressure in the refrigerant circuit.
– Renew these components according to the type of vehicle.
♦ Restrictor and reservoir
♦ Expansion valve and liquid container or desiccant cartridge in
the liquid container
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valve, receiver and a second evaporator (extra equipment on
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certain vehicles).
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- VAS 6338/1- .

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6 - Adapter for bridging removed reservoir
❑ From adapter case VW/Audi passenger vehicle set - VAS 6338/1- .
7 - Charging hose for refrigerant ⇒ page 87
❑ For example charging hose - VAS 6338/31- (from adapter case VW/Audi passenger vehicle set - VAS
6338/1- ).
8 - Adapter for bridging removed reservoir
9 - Connection to reservoir

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ameter) to inlet of purging device for refrigerant circuits - VAS 6336/1- or purging device for refrigerant
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opened completely, it restricts the
refrigerant flow.
– If there is a connection for a service coupling fitted at the inlet of the flushing device, the inlet must be
adapted to allow for the refrigerant hose coming from the vehicle to be connected directly.
Note
A service coupling and a valve in the

inlet of the flushing device restrict
the refrigerant flow from the vehicle
into the flushing device.
18 - Refrigerant hose of air conditioner service station

❑ From the low pressure side of the air conditioner service station (normally coloured blue) to the outlet of
the flushing device for refrigerant circuits.

Refrigerant circuit with expansion valve, receiver and second

evaporator
Note
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expansion valve, receiver and a second evaporator (extra
equipment on certain vehicles).
♦ On vehicles with expansion valve and receiver, the expansion
valve is removed and an adapter installed in its place. The
receiver must be purged, depending on the vehicle or the dryer
cartridge removed. Depending on the type of receiver, this
should be removed and the line connections to the receiver
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times. If after the 3rd
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glass/glasses is not
clear, repeat process
again.
2 - Refrigerant hose of air con‐

ditioner service station
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pressure side of air conditioner compressor on refrigerant circuit (larger diameter)
3 - Adapter for connection to low pressure side in refrigerant circuit

4 - Connection of low pressure side in refrigerant circuit

5 - Adapter for removed expansion valve
6 - Evaporator
7 - Connection to receiver
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integrated within the condenser ⇒ Heating, air conditioning .
8 - Adapter for bridging removed receiver
❑ Not required on all vehicles.
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pressor
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system .


Note
The electrical air conditioner compressor must be purged, if you

suspect that there is too much refrigerant oil in the refrigerant cir‐
cuit or if contaminated refrigerant oil (contaminated with moisture)
must be extracted from the air conditioner compressor. In these
cases the refrigerant circuit must be purged as well in order to
clean the refrigerant circuit and to re-establish the correct amount
of refrigerant oil.
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ing a mechanical fault (e.g. defective printed circuit board), the
amount of refrigerant oil from this electrical air conditioner com‐
pressor must be determined.
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outlet).
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8 - Low-pressure side refrigerant line to air conditioner compressor
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adapters and renew following components during assembly
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6338/12- connected to pansion valve (or a dril‐ er tester, and start the
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station and adapter - ⇒ page 72 ) 6338/6- , qty. 2 erant circuit”.
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♦ Adapter - VAS 6338/3- ♦ Drilled out expansion valve ⇒ page 72
Phaeton 2003 ▶
compressor
♦ Adapter - VAS 6338/12- ♦ Adapter - VAS 6338/6- , qty. 2
High-pressure side on 6-cylinder petrol engine, 8- and ♦ Hose - VAS 6338/31-
12-cylinder diesel engine
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11. Clearing refrigerant circuit of contaminants, commercial vehicles 101

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♦ Caddy 1996 … 2004 ⇒ page 103

♦ LT 2 from 1997 ⇒ page 103
♦ Transporter 1991 … 1995 ⇒ page 103
♦ Transporter model 7H 2004 … 2010 ⇒ page 104
♦ Transporter model 7J 2004 … 2010 ⇒ page 104


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Flushing adapter refriger‐ Flushing adapter expan‐ Sealing adapter and flush‐ Miscellaneous
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hose (blue) of the external flushing device.
Continuation for all

– Check quantity of refrigerant oil in refrigerant bottle via menu
of air conditioner service station .
• There must be at least 7 kg of R134a refrigerant.
– Remove expansion valve ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep.
gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit; Removing and installing expansion
valve .
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evaporator housing ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Front heater and air conditioning unit; Assembly overview -
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Transporter 2020 ►

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6338/63- -2- and nut -4-.
– Connect refrigerant lines on high-pressure side (smaller di‐
ameter) -5- to refrigerant circuit adapter high-pressure side -
air conditioner service station low-pressure side - VAS
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-1- to refrigerant circuit adapter low-pressure side - air condi‐
tioner service station high-pressure side - VAS 6338/61- -4-
and nut -5-.
ant circuit adapter low-pressure side - air conditioner service
station high-pressure side - VAS 6338/61- -4- of refrigerant
line for air conditioner service station on low-pressure side
(larger diameter) -1-.

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Disregard items 1, 2 and 4.

ant circuit adapter high-pressure side - air conditioner service
station low-pressure side - VAS 6338/60- -3- of refrigerant line
on high-pressure side (smaller diameter) -5-.
– Remove rear expansion valve ⇒ Heating, air conditioning;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit; Removing and installing ex‐
pansion valve .
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♦ No or insufficient cooling after driving a few miles. *
♦ The air conditioner compressor, the air conditioning system
magnetic clutch - N25- or the air conditioner compressor reg‐
ulating valve - N280- have been switched off by low-pressure
switch for magnetic clutch - F73- , high-pressure switch for
magnetic clutch - F118- , air conditioning system pressure
switch - F129- or by operating and display unit for Climatronic
air conditioning system - E87- or Climatronic control unit -
J255- because pressure was too high or too low.* *
♦ No fresh air flow, or very much reduced fresh air flow after
driving some distance (evaporator iced up). *
In addition, the following problems may occur:
The air conditioner compressor is noisy
– Tighten the securing screws for the air conditioner compressor
and the air conditioner compressor bracket using a torque
wrench.
– Check routing of refrigerant pipes; they must not touch other
components and must be installed without tension (adjust if
necessary).

Noises (refrigerant hammering) occur immediately after the air

conditioning is switched on and/or in a curve or when the brakes
are applied:
– Discharge, evacuate and re-charge refrigerant circuit (too
much refrigerant in circuit).
Note
♦ Excess refrigerant oil in the circuit may also cause this problem
(e.g. if the refrigerant oil level was not checked after the air
conditioner compressor was renewed). In case of this com‐
plaint, the refrigerant circuit must be purged with R134a re‐
frigerant ⇒ page 70 .
♦ The refrigerant must be drained from the air conditioning com‐
pressor. To facilitate this process, turn the air conditioner
compressor over by hand at the poly V-belt pulley or coupling
disc of the magnetic gcoupling.
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or stronger when the temperature is set to “warm”, check the heat
exchanger for leaks.
♦ Smell of a burnt clutch

♦ Vapours from foot mats, retrospectively installed seat covers
etc.
♦ Putrid, mouldy smell
– Caused by accumulation of debris, pine needles etc. in plenum
chamber
12. Complaints 157

Note
Clean plenum chamber.
– Stagnant water that cannot flow out of plenum chamber.
Note
Check water drains in plenum chamber.
♦ Smell from heater and air conditioner unit
Note
Smells that originate from the heater and air conditioner unit can
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be placed in the front-passenger footwell and sprays the agent
Aero-Clean. Aero-Clean neutralises microbes and bacteria in
the heater and air conditioner unit.
The device is provided with instructions for use.
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valves).
– Perform the intended measuring and checking work.

14 Checking pressures on vehicles
14.1 Checking pressures in the refrigerant

circuit (using a air conditioning service
station )
Note
♦ Check cooling output. The air conditioning system is operating

correctly if the air emerging from the vent on the dashboard is
at a temperature of 7 °C or less.
♦ Set the Climatronic to: “LO”.
♦ Set the air conditioning system: “A/C” on; “max”; “cold”.
♦ Connections with valve and service connections for measure‐
ment and testing
14.1.1 Conditions for testing

• Radiator and condenser clean (clean if necessary)
• The heat insulation on expansion valve is OK and properly
installed. See vehicle-specific repair manual ⇒ Rep. gr. 87 .
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• Vehicle not exposed to sunlight

• Ambient temperature is above 15°C.
• All dash panel vents open
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speed.
• The air flap for fresh air and air recirculation moves to the “re‐
circulation” position or the air flow flap closes and the recircu‐
lation flap opens (within 1 minute of starting the vehicle).
• The coolant shut-off valve is closed.
• The valves for the pump valve unit are closed (and the coolant
circulation pump is not pumping).
14.1.2 Checking pressures

– Connect the air conditioner service station ⇒ page 160 .
– Read pressures off pressure gauges; there may be two re‐
sults.
Ambient temperature (in de‐ Pressure in the refrigerant cir‐
grees C) cuit in bar positive pressure
+15°C 3.9
+20°C 4.7
+25°C 5.6
+30°C 6.7
+35°C 7.8
+40°C 9.1
+45°C 10.5

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– If no defects are found, blow through refrigerant circuit with

compressed air and nitrogen.
The pressure in the refrigerant circuit is equal to or greater than
that in the table
– Start engine.
– On vehicles with electrical air conditioner compressor, switch
off ignition.
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14.1.3 Continuation of checking pressures

♦ Where vehicles have a restrictor and reservoir, check these
(with internally regulated air conditioning system compressor)
⇒ page 165 .
♦ Where vehicles have an expansion valve and receiver, check
these (with internally regulated air conditioner compressor)
⇒ page 169 .
♦ Where vehicles have an expansion valve and receiver, check
these (without internally regulated air conditioner compressor)
⇒ page 173 .
♦ Where vehicles have a restrictor and reservoir and air condi‐
tioning system compressor regulating valve - N280- (external‐
ly regulated air conditioning system compressor)
⇒ page 174 .

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Rising from starting pressure (when pressure gauge is connec‐
ted) to maximum 20 bar.
Low-pressure side:
Falling from starting pressure (when pressure gauge is connec‐
ted) to diagram value.
A - High pressure (measured at the service connection) in bar
positive pressure.
B - Low pressure (measured at the connection with the valve at
the air conditioner compressor or at the reservoir) in bar positive
pressure.
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attained.
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• The flaps reach their end positions.
• Engine warm.
• The evaporator and heating do not draw any uncooled air at
highest fresh air blower speed.

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power, check the following points:
• The fresh air blower is running.
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• Ambient temperature above 15°C.
• The temperature switch for evaporator - E33- is correctly fitted
and its switching temperatures are correct.
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specific.
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location of these connections is vehicle-specific ⇒ Rep. gr.
87 .
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ted) to 20 bar.

Low-pressure side:
A - Low pressure (measured at the service connection) in bar ab‐
solute pressure.
B - Control current for the air conditioner compressor regulating
valve - N280- .
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tures, high atmospheric humidity), the pressure on the high
pressure side can increase to a maximum of 29 bar.
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block.
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pacity:

Possible deviation Possible cause of fault Rectifying fault

from specification
• Expansion valve de‐ – Renew the
fective expansion
valve.
– Re-charge
refrigerant
circuit.
– Repeat test.
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frigerant circuit with refrigerant R134a ⇒ page 70 . If this is not
possible in your workshop, blow through refrigerant circuit with
compressed air and dry with nitrogen ⇒ page 68 .
♦ Check the measured values of the evaporator output temper‐
ature sender - G263- or evaporator temperature sensor -
G308- and actuation of the air conditioner compressor
regulating valve - N280- . If the measured value of the evap‐
orator output temperature sender - G263- or the evaporator
temperature sender - G308- is faulty, the evaporator may ice
up or the cooling output will not be achieved.
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the system does not
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tion
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are normal at first, but after a ulating valve - N280- is defective. air conditioner com‐
while, the high pressure increa‐ pressor regulating
ses beyond the specification. valve - N280- .
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only occasionally (the low pressure falls below the specifica‐
tion and the evaporator ices up) it is sufficient only to renew
the dryer (fitted within the receiver). Check the quantity of re‐
frigerant oil. Refrigerant circuit is then to be evacuated for at
least 3 hours.
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the refrigerant circuit with compressed air and nitrogen, since
as a rule only a small quantity of moisture will have accumu‐
lated in the system, which can be removed by a longer evac‐
uation period.

tion
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sure too low (see diagram), and ulating valve - N280- is defective. air conditioner com‐
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the following: if faulty the evaporator could ice up or the re‐
quired cooling output is not delivered.
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ature sender - G263- or evaporator temperature sensor -
G308- and actuation of the air conditioner compressor
regulating valve - N280- . If the measured value at the high-
pressure sender - G65- is faulty, the evaporator can ice up or
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than the prescribed
charge quantity.
ant circuit.
– Repeat test.

Note
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valve - N280- (the regulating valve is not activated, but the air
conditioner compressor still runs), it is not necessary to blow
through the refrigerant circuit. If this fault occurs, it is sufficient
to renew the air conditioner compressor (check the refrigerant
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was renewed.
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♦ If the expansion valve is defective (always open) the evapo‐
rator temperature will no longer be regulated so that only
gaseous refrigerant exits the evaporator. It is then possible
that under certain operating conditions, drops of liquid will be
drawn into the air conditioner compressor, which will hen
cause noise (because liquid is incompressible).
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t to the co
sor regulating valve - N280- (without magnetic clutch) has an
internal oil circuit to ensure that the air conditioner compressor
is not damaged when the refrigerant circuit is empty. This
rrectne
means that approx. 40 to 50 cm3 of refrigerant oil remain in
the air conditioner compressor ⇒ page 18 .
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The reservoir / receiver or desiccant bag / cartridge need not be

renewed under the following circumstances.
• After an accident in which there was no damage to the reser‐
voir or receiver.
• Repairs are performed quickly (no more delay than during a
normal repair time) and there was no moisture intrusion. The
vehicle is no more than 5 years old.
The reservoir or receiver or dryer cartridge should be renewed
under the following circumstances>
• The refrigerant circuit was opened and the vehicle is more than
5 years old.
• The refrigerant circuit has been opened for in indeterminate
period (seepage leak).
• Repairs take longer than a normal repair time and there has
been moisture intrusion.
• Always renew collector/reservoir or dryer cartridge after blow‐
ing through with compressed air or purging with refrigerant
R134a. Keep genuine parts sealed for as long as possible to
keep the ingress of moisture as low as possible.
• The air conditioner compressor seizes.
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compressor, receiver or reservoir)
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– Unscrew oil drain plug -B- / -D- from air conditioner compres‐
sor -A-.*
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♦ The design of the oil drain plug -B- / -D- and seal -C- / -E- may
vary (depending on the manufacturer of the air conditioner
compressor) ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air
conditioner compressor (vehicle-specific workshop manual).
♦ When installing the oil drain plug -B-/-D-, observe the corre‐
sponding torque specification (depending on the manufacturer
of the air conditioner compressor and the design of the oil drain
plug). Please note that the oil drain plug of air conditioner
compressors manufactured by “Denso” and “Delphi” is equip‐
ped with an oil seal ⇒ Heating, Air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Air conditioning compressor, Assembly overview - drive unit
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specific workshop manual) and ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
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reused (as an exception to the general rule of using new seals
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♦ To speed up the draining of the refrigerant oil, rotate the shaft

of the air conditioner compressor by hand using the poly V-
belt pulley or the magnetic clutch.
♦ Pour old refrigerant oil out of air conditioner compressor, han‐
dling refrigerant oil ⇒ Volkswagen ServiceNet; Service hand‐
oils .
♦ Then fill the air conditioner compressor with the quantity of
new refrigerant oil corresponding to the quantity
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– Replace restrictor. Depending on vehicle.
– Assemble, evacuate and charge refrigerant circuit.
15.2 Renew the air conditioner compressor
Note
On vehicles equipped with an electrical air conditioner compres‐

sor, de-energise the high-voltage system before removing the air
conditioner compressor. ⇒ Electric drive; Rep. gr. 93 ; Electric
drive; De-energising high-voltage system
15.2.1 Without needing to flush refrigerant cir‐

cuit of contaminants (cleaning), e.g. in

cases of external damage after an acci‐

dent
– Remove air conditioner compressor.
Note
If a different air conditioner compressor with other refrigerant oil

is fitted, purge the refrigerant circuit with R134a refrigerant
⇒ page 70 .

If an electrical air conditioner compressor is renewed without hav‐
ing a mechanical fault (e.g. defective printed circuit board), the
amount of refrigerant oil from this electrical air conditioner com‐
pressor must be determined.
Note
♦ The air conditioner compressor must be purged in order to

extract the refrigerant oil which needs to be determined.
♦ Purge the air conditioner compressor in normal direction of
flow (from low-pressure inlet to high-pressure outlet).
♦ In order to purge as much refrigerant oil from the air condi‐
tioner compressor as possible make sure that the high-pres‐
sure outlet of the air conditioner compressor is in the lowest
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poly V-belt pulley. Not applicable for electrical air conditioner
compressor.
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quantity of refrigerant oil remains in the air conditioner com‐
pressor), pour 70 cm3 refrigerant oil into the genuine air con‐
ditioner compressor (the refrigerant oil previously poured out
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♦ For internal damage or leak (in or from air conditioner com‐

pressor), flush refrigerant circuit with refrigerant R134a
⇒ page 70 .
♦ If a different air conditioner compressor with other refrigerant
oil is fitted, purge the refrigerant circuit with R134a refrigerant
⇒ page 70 .
15.3 Replace receiver or reservoir and re‐

strictor
15.3.1 After flushing contaminants from refrig‐

erant circuit, e.g. due to moisture intru‐
sion (because refrigerant circuit was

open for a longer period of time) or due

to soiling
The reservoir/receiver or desiccant bag/cartridge need not be re‐
newed under the following circumstances:
• After an accident in which there was no damage to the reser‐
voir or receiver.
• Repairs are performed quickly (no more delay than during a
normal repair time) and there was no moisture intrusion. The
vehicle is no more than 5 years old.
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refrigerant oil equal to the quantity in a genuine air conditioner
compressor ⇒ Rep. gr. 87 .

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t to the co
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compressor should be renewed.
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– Clean any dirt out of receiver or reservoir.
– Weigh removed receiver or reservoir.
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♦ Fill enough refrigerant oil into the new reservoir or collector so

that it has the same weight as the container which was re‐
moved.
♦ Install new receiver or reservoir.

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This list is an overview of the test equipment, tools and materials
necessary for professional repairs to the refrigerant circuit.
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16.1.1 Tools and materials available from re‐
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Overview Page
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Leak detector - V.A.G 1796- ⇒ page 202
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device or air conditioner service station with
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purging device - VAS 6337- (latest available

air conditioner service stations ⇒ V.A.G
workshop equipment catalogue ).
♦ With integrated program for purging re‐
frigerant circuit using refrigerant R134a.
Purging device for refrigerant circuits - VAS ⇒ page 202

6337/1- , (other available refrigerant circuit
purging devices ⇒ V.A.G workshop equip‐
ment catalogue .
♦ For purging refrigerant circuit using re‐
frigerant R134a. May also be used on
older air conditioner service stations
(purging procedure must then be carried
out manually) with a reservoir volume of
at least 10 kg refrigerant R134a.
Purging device for refrigerant circuits - VAS ⇒ page 202

6336/1- , (other available refrigerant circuit
purging devices ⇒ V.A.G workshop equip‐
ment catalogue .
♦ For purging refrigerant circuit using re‐
frigerant R134a. May also be used on
older air conditioner service stations
(purging procedure must then be carried
out manually) with a reservoir volume of
at least 10 kg refrigerant R134a.
Adapter case VW/Audi passenger vehicle Not illustrated

set VAS 631 for refrigerant circuits with re‐
frigerant R134a.
♦ For connection of air conditioner service
station to refrigerant circuit and to bridge
certain components during purging with
refrigerant R134a or blowing through with
compressed air or nitrogen.
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♦ For connection of air conditioner service ra
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station to refrigerant circuit and to bridge
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certain components during purging or
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blowing through.
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from air conditioning system.
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Suction feed spray-gun - V.A.G 1538- Not illustrated
♦ V.A.G 1538/5, probe for evaporator
cleaning, short
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♦ To open refrigerant pipes.
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Release tools - VAS 6127/1-3- ⇒ page 203

♦ To open refrigerant pipes.
Counter-hold tool - V.A.G 1616- ⇒ page 204

♦ For coupling plate (air conditioner com‐
pressor made by “Sanden”).
Puller - V.A.G 1616/1- for magnetic clutch ⇒ page 204

(Sanden air conditioner compressor).
Magnetic clutch puller - V.A.G 1719- (Zexel ⇒ page 204
air conditioner compressor).
Adapter set for refrigerant circuit - V.A.G ⇒ page 204
1785/1-10- R134a.
Combination fine filter unit for compressed Not illustrated
air systems; oil, dirt and water separator as
used for paint gun systems ⇒ Workshop
equipment catalogue .
O-ring ⇒ Parts catalogue . Not illustrated
Refrigerant oil ⇒ Parts catalogue . Not illustrated
Socket insert - T10364- for valves of service ⇒ page 205
connections on HP/LP side of refrigerant cir‐
cuit.
16.1.2 Tools and materials commercially available

Overview Page
Fin comb ⇒ page 205
Charging hoses 5/8"-18 UNF with valve opener ⇒ page 206
Connector piece for pressure bottles for refrigerant and sealing ring with quick- ⇒ page 206
release coupling or threaded connector 5/8"-18 UNF

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Hand shut-off valve 5/8" - 18 UNF Not illustrated
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Recycling bottle for refrigerant R134a Not illustrated
Digital thermometer Not illustrated
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Safety gloves Not illustrated
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Safety glasses Not illustrated

Refrigerant R134a with pressure bottle (contents as required) Not illustrated
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16.1.4 Tools and materials available from re‐

gional sales centre or importer
Air conditioner service station
⇒ Workshop equipment
♦ The procedures for testing, extracting (recycling), evacuating
and charging should be carried out in accordance with the re‐
spective user's manual.
♦ The installed filter and dryer must be renewed at the latest at
the end of the period of use specified in the operating instruc‐
tions and every time that the station is emptied (keep replace‐
ment filter on hand. They can be ordered from the manufac‐
turer of the device, see user's manual.
♦ Air conditioner service stations or purging devices approved
by VW but not shown here may also be used.
⇒ Workshop equipment
Note
♦ This air conditioner service station incorporates the following

familiar individual devices: charging cylinder, manifold gauge,
vacuum pump, shut-off valves and charging hoses.
♦ This air conditioner service station includes one of each type
of quick-release connector (for high-pressure and low-pres‐
sure side service connections).

Purging device for refrigerant circuits - VAS 6337/1- from “Behr”

or later model.
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be changed after about 2 purging cycles (depending on the
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s o
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♦ Black 5/8 inch
♦ Red 3/8 inch
♦ White 3/4 inch
Release tool - VAS 6127/3-

♦ Green NW 8 for high-pressure line
♦ Black NW 13 for low-pressure line

Counterhold - V.A.G 1616- for clutch pulley (for “Sanden” air con‐
ditioner compressors)
Puller - V.A.G 1616/1- for clutch pulley (for “Sanden” air condi‐
tioner compressors)
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The Beetle Cabriolet 2012 ➤ ,

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1.1 Safety precautions when working on air conditioning systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Safety precautions when working on a high-voltage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

4 General information on air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.2 Basics of air conditioning technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.3 Vapour pressure table for refrigerant R134a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4.5 Properties of refrigerant R134a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

8.8 Emptying air conditioner service station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

12.1 Possible complaints about refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

1.1 Safety precautions when working on air conditioning systems

– If more than 10 minutes have passed since the refrigerant was pt

extracted, repeat the extraction process before opening the y li

circuit from continued evaporation.

Risk of damage to refrigerant lines

the inner foil.

– Never bend refrigerant lines to a radius less than 100 mm.