Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 2012 - User Manual

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Service Department. Technical Information

Summary

General notes on air conditioning systems

1.10 General safety

Outlines essential safety precautions and warnings for handling refrigerants.

1.11 Safety precautions for when working on vehicles with air conditioning and when handling refrigerant R134 a

Details specific safety measures for working with A/C systems and R134a.

1.12 Basics for working on refrigerant circuit

Covers fundamental procedures and cleanliness requirements for refrigerant circuit work.

General information on refrigerant circuit

2.1 Refrigerant circuit components

Lists and describes the key components of the refrigerant circuit.

2.1.1 Distribution of the refrigerant circuit components and their influence on the high-pressure and low-pressure sides

2.1.2 Air conditioning system compressor with magnetic clutch

2.1.3 Air conditioner compressor without magnetic clutch

2.1.4 Air conditioner compressor without magnetic clutch, with elastic drive coupling

2.1.5 Electrical air conditioner compressor for high-voltage system

Covers safety and operational aspects of electrical A/C compressors in high-voltage systems.

2.2 Design of refrigerant circuit

2.3 Evacuation and charging valves for quick-release couplings of air conditioner service station on refrigerant circuit

Details the use of evacuation and charging valves with A/C service stations.

2.4 Switch and sender in refrigerant circuit and related connections

2.4.8 Air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280-

2.6 Pressures and temperatures in the refrigerant circuit

Provides typical pressures and temperatures within the refrigerant circuit.

Refrigerant circuit

4.1 Important repair notes on air conditioning

Highlights crucial notes and precautions for A/C system repairs.

Working with the air conditioner service station

5.1 Important notes for working with the air conditioner service station

Provides essential guidelines for operating A/C service stations.

5.2 Connecting air conditioner service station for measuring and checking

Details the steps for connecting an A/C service station for diagnosis.

5.3 Draining refrigerant circuit using air conditioner service station

Explains how to safely drain the refrigerant circuit using a service station.

5.4 Evacuating refrigerant circuit using air conditioner service station

Covers the process of evacuating the refrigerant circuit with a service station.

5.5 Charging refrigerant circuit using air conditioner service station

Details the procedure for charging the refrigerant circuit using a service station.

5.6 Bringing air conditioning system into service after charging

Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit

6.1 Leak detection in refrigerant circuit using compressed air or nitrogen

Describes leak detection methods using compressed air or nitrogen.

6.2 Searching for leaks in refrigerant circuits using leak detector - V.A.G 1796-

Details the use of the V.A.G 1796 leak detector for finding circuit leaks.

6.3 Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit using leak detecting system - VAS 6196- or leak detecting system - VAS 6201- or a later model

Explains leak detection using VAS 6196/6201 systems and additives.

Clearing refrigerant circuit of contaminants

7.1 Blowing through refrigerant circuit with compressed air and nitrogen

Covers purging the circuit with compressed air and nitrogen.

7.2 Purging (cleaning) refrigerant circuit with refrigerant R134 a

Details the process of purging the refrigerant circuit with R134a.

7.2.2 Purging electrical air conditioner compressor

Specific procedures for purging electrical A/C compressors.

Connecting air conditioner service station

9.1 For vehicles that have connections on both low-pressure and high-pressure sides of refrigerant circuit

9.1.1 Connecting air conditioner service station for measuring and checking

Step-by-step guide for connecting the station for measurement.

Checking pressures on vehicles

10.1 Checking pressures in refrigerant circuit (using air conditioner service station)

Procedures for checking refrigerant circuit pressures using a service station.

10.1.2 Checking pressures

Details how to perform pressure checks and interpret results.

10.1.3 Continuation of checking pressures

10.2 Checking systems with a restrictor and collector (with internally regulated air conditioner compressor)

Checks for systems with restrictors and internal regulating compressors.

10.3 Checking systems with an expansion valve and reservoir (with internally regulated air conditioner compressor)

Checks for systems with expansion valves and internal regulating compressors.

10.4 Checking systems with an expansion valve and reservoir (without regulated air conditioner compressor)

Checks for systems with expansion valves but without regulating compressors.

10.5 Checking systems with a restrictor and reservoir and air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- (with externally regulated air conditioner compressor)

Checks systems with external regulating valve (N280).

10.6 Checking systems with an expansion valve, receiver and air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- (with externally regulated air conditioner compressor)

Checks systems with expansion valves and external regulating valve (N280).

10.7 With expansion valve, receiver and electrical air conditioner compressor

Covers checking systems with expansion valves and electrical compressors.

Renewing components

11.1 In the event of leaking or damaged components (apart from the air conditioner compressor, receiver or reservoir)

Procedures for renewing components other than compressor or receiver.

11.1.1 If the refrigerant circuit was completely empty

11.1.2 If there is still refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit

11.2 Renewing air conditioner compressor

Details the process of renewing the air conditioner compressor.

11.2.1 Without needing to purge refrigerant circuit of contaminants (cleaning), e.g. in cases of external damage after an accident

11.2.2 Leaks or internal damage (e.g. noises or lack of power)

Steps for compressor renewal due to leaks or internal damage.

11.3 Renewing receiver or reservoir, and restrictor

Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 2012 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Golf Cabriolet 2012
Category	Automobile
Language	English