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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2000GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRA/C CONTROL HEAD -E87- WITH CLIMATRONIC CONTROL MODULE -J255
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)
A/C Control Head -E87- With Climatronic Control Module -J255
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION A/C Control Head -E87- With Climatronic Control Module -J255
CAUTION!
Before working on the electrical system:
- Get radio anti-theft code.
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
NOTES:
- After reconnecting battery:
- Reactivate vehicle equipment such as radio, clock and power windows as per Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual.
- Activate readiness code.
- Climatronic control unit -J255-, A/C control head -E87- and instrument panel temperature sensor -G56- with interior temperature sensor blower -V42- are integrated into a single unit and cannot be serviced separately.
Removing
- Using a screwdriver with a protected tip. Carefully unclip control head trim at locations indicated by -arrows-.
- Remove instrument panel screws -arrows-.
- Pull out A/C control head.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
- Remove A/C control head with control module.
Installing
After replacing: Always code control module, function 07, and then initiate Basic setting. Testing and Inspection
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.