Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Basics of air conditioning
- Physical basics
- Heat always flows from warmer to colder material
- Pressure and boiling point
- Vapour pressure table for refrigerant R134a
Additional information
Technical Service Handbook with measures for rectifying
latest malfunctions.
Workshop manual for service work specific to model
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Physical basics
The four known physical states of water also apply to air
conditioning refrigerants.
1 -
Gas (invisible)
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Other materials:
Component protection
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Some electronic components and control units are fitted
with component protection as standard, e.g the radio or navigation system.
Component protection was developed as a protective mechanism in order to:
Prevent any ...
Run-flat tyres, PAX, wheel alignment
The procedure for adjusting the wheel alignment on vehicles
with run-flat tyres (PAX) is the same as for vehicles with
standard tyres.
Generally, the same measuring heads and fasteners for
standard tyres with rim protector can be used on ...
Checking shock absorbers when removed
Defective shock absorbers can be identified by loud rumbling
noises when driving, caused by wheel hopping, especially on bad
roads. Heavy fluid leakage is an additional visual indication.
Note
Shock absorbers are maintenance-fre ...
