A/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUAL
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1990 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vw.belcom.ru
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:41PMFig. 3: Exploded View of Manual A/C-Heater System Components (Fox
& Fox Wagon)
Courtesy of Volkswagen United States, Inc.
SERVICING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Cabriolet is equipped with a driver's side air bag. Air bag
equipped vehicles have AIRBAG stamped on the steering wheel
horn pad. The air bag system capacitor maintains a voltage
charge sufficient to cause air bag deployment for up to 20
MINUTES after ignition switch is turned off and battery is
disconnected.
AIR BAG DEACTIVATION - CABRIOLET
Disabling System
Ensure ignition switch is OFF. Disconnect negative battery
cable and insulate terminal. Wait at least 20 MINUTES before servicing
vehicle.
System Functional Check
When all service work is completed, reconnect negative
battery cable. Turn ignition on. Ensure LEFT air bag indicator light
(above air bag symbol) comes on for about 5 seconds and then goes out.
If left air bag indicator light does not operate as indicated, air bag
system needs to be serviced.
ADJUSTMENTS
HEATER SYSTEM
Article Text
1990 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vw.belcom.ru
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Thursday, March 23, 2000 09:45PM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
1990 HEATER SYSTEMS
Volkswagen
Cabriolet, Corrado, Fox, Golf GL, GTI, Jetta,
Jetta GLi, Vanagon
WARNING: To avoid accidental air bag deployment, see AIR BAG
DEACTIVATION SERVICING PRECAUTIONS in this article.
DESCRIPTION
The heater is a water-valve type that combines heating,
defrosting and ventilation into one unit. Controls include fan control
knob and air distribution and temperature control levers. Blower fan
provides 3 speeds.
NOTE: Vanagon heater system information is not available from
manufacturer. For wiring diagram information, see WIRING
DIAGRAMS at end of this article.
OPERATION
When air distribution lever (upper lever) is in the center
stop position and lower temperature control lever is to the far left,
no air enters vehicle. As air distribution lever is moved to the left,
air is directed to floor vents. As distribution lever is moved to the
right, air is directed to defroster vents.
As heater lever (lower lever) is moved to the right, heater
turns on and heat output is increased. As the fan control knob is
turned to the right, the fan turns on and can be switched across its 3
speeds.
AIR BAG DEACTIVATION SERVICING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Some models are equipped with driver's side air bag
restraint system. Air bag-equipped vehicles have AIRBAG
stamped on the steering wheel horn pad. Air bag system
capacitor maintains a voltage charge sufficient to cause air
bag deployment for up to 20 MINUTES after ignition switch is
turned off and battery is disconnected.
DISABLING SYSTEM
Ensure ignition switch is OFF. Disconnect negative battery
cable and insulate terminal. Wait at least 20 MINUTES before
proceeding with repairs.
SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL CHECK
