A/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUAL
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1993 Volkswagen Corrado
For Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vw.belcom.ru
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Wednesday, March 22, 2000 08:49PM
* Disable air bag system before servicing any air bag system or
steering column component. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG
SYSTEM.
* Because of critical operating requirements of system, DO NOT
attempt to service any air bag system component.
* DO NOT leave air bag parts unattended. Install parts in vehicle
immediately after obtaining.
* DO NOT use air bag components that have been dropped from height
of more than 18 inches.
* DO NOT allow chemical cleaners, oil and grease to contact vinyl
covering on air bag unit.
* DO NOT place stickers or covers on steering wheel.
* Always disable air bag system before performing electric welding
on vehicle.
* Air bag system can only be tested using Diagnostic Tester (VAG
1551) and Multimeter (US-1119). Never use test light on air bag
system.
* DO NOT expose air bag unit to temperatures greater than 194øF
(90
øC).
DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
WARNING: System voltage is retained for about 20 MINUTES after system
is deactivated. Wait about 20 MINUTES after system is
disabled before servicing, as air bag may accidentally
deploy, causing personal injury.
Disabling & Activating System
To disable system, disconnect negative battery cable. Wait 20
MINUTES before working on vehicle. To activate system, reconnect
negative battery cable. Verify system is functioning properly. See
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, radio will go into anti-theft
protection mode. Obtain radio anti-theft protection code
from owner prior to servicing vehicle.
DESCRIPTION
The air conditioning system is a cycling clutch type.
Compressor is cycled on and off by a thermostatic switch to maintain
constant cooling rate. System components include evaporator, expansion
valve, receiver-drier, control panel and condenser. A dual-pressure
switch includes a high-pressure cut-out switch and a low-pressure cut-
out switch.
Control panel includes 3 rotary knobs over 2 push buttons.
See Fig. 1. Left knob controls the fan and increases fan speed when
turned clockwise. Center knob is the temperature control and increases
heat by turning clockwise. Right knob controls air distribution.
The 2 push buttons are ON/OFF switches controlling A/C. Left
button controls normal A/C (outside air). Right button gives maximum
A/C using recirculating air. See Fig. 1.
