Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2012

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2012

 

 

Fig. 37: Identifying A/C Components In Engine Compartment 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

1. Damper*  

2. Refrigerant hose* 

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With damper  

3. Refrigerant pipe*  

4. Ambient temperature switch -F38- 

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Switches off A/C clutch -N25- at low ambient temperatures  

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Off at -1°C (30°F)  

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On at 7°C (45° F)  

5. Refrigerant pipe 

NOTE:

The following list refers to items in Fig. 37 .

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Air Conditioning - New Beetle

  

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From receiver drier to expansion valve  

6. Low pressure service valve 

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Only use Kent Moore ACR4 or equivalent  

7. A/C pressure switch -F129- or high pressure sensor -G65- 

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Depending on engine type, refrigerant systems have either an A/C pressure switch -F129- or high 
pressure sensor -G65- instralled. Refer to system wiring diagrams.  

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Checking -F129-, See A/C pressure switch -F129-, checking .  

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Checking -G65-, See High pressure sensor -G65-  

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Removing and installing, See Removing And Installing A/C Pressure Switch -F129- And High 
Pressure Sensor -G65-
 .  

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Component can be removed without discharging refrigerant system  

8. Expansion valve*  

9. Evaporator water drain valve (Models From 06.00 And Up) 

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New valve design, models from 06.00 and up, See CHECKING EVAPORATOR WATER 
DRAIN VALVE - Models From 06.00 And Up
 .  

10. Evaporator water drain valve (models Up To 06.00) 

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Checking models Up To 06.00, See CHECKING EVAPORATOR WATER DRAIN VALVE - 
Models Up To 06.00
  

11. A/C cut-out thermal switch -F163- 

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Switches off A/C clutch -N25- at excessively high coolant temperature  

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Off at 119°C (246°F)  

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On at 112°C (234°F)  

12. Coolant fan control (FC) control module -293-  

13. Refrigerant hose* 

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From compressor to condenser  

14. Refrigerant hose 

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From expansion valve to compressor  

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With damper  

15. Pressure relief valve* 

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On compressor  

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Checking see Pressure relief valve .  

16. Condenser*  

17. Compressor* 

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Sanden SD7-V16  

18. A/C clutch -N25- 

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Servicing, See A/C clutch -N25-, servicing (Sanden) .  

19. Receiver drier*  

 

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1998-2004 HVAC Air Conditioning - New Beetle

  

Checking Evaporator Water Drain Valve - Models Up To 06.00

Fig. 38: Evaporator Water Drain Valve - Models Up To 06.00 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 HVAC Air Conditioning - New Beetle

  

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Fold cover -1- in bulkhead insulation mat -3- upwards.  

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Remove drain valve -2- from opening in bulkhead -4-.  

Check water drain valve as follows to ensure correct function: 

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The water drain valve must not be stuck together.  

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Insulation mat must not be deformed or damaged in the area of water drain valve.  

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The opening in the sealing cap of the water drain valve must point downwards.  

Checking Evaporator Water Drain Valve - Models From 06.00 And Up 

NOTE:

When the cover cap -1- is closed it must be flush with the insulation matting. If 
the cover cap -1- is pushed in too far, the water drain valve sealing cap -2- can 
become jammed.

 

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1998-2004 HVAC Air Conditioning - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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