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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2000GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL MODULE HVACDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONA/C CONTROL HEAD -E87-, FUNCTION
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)
A/C Control Head -E87-, Function
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION A/C Control Head -E87-, Function
A/C Control Head -E87-, Function
1 - Windshield defrost button
2 - Blower speed display
- In automatic operation - 8 -, a mid-range is displayed independent of actual blower speed.
3 - Ambient (outside) temperature display
- Display will not change when road speed is below 15 km/h (9.5 mph) and coolant temperature is above 70 °C (158 °F). Under these conditions the actual measured value is not shown because at low road speed the radiant heat from the vehicle engine will cause a false reading.
4 - Windshield defrost display
5 - Air recirculation display
6 - Air distribution display
- Function "air flow to footwell" is displayed or goes out when pressing button -14-.
- Function "air flow to upper body" is displayed or goes out when pressing button -15-.
7 - Selected temperature display
- To change from degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit and vise versa:
- Press and hold button -11- and press button -9-.
- Selected temperature scale appears in display.
8 - Operating mode display
"AUTO": Automatic mode
- In automatic mode the Climatronic maintains the selected inside temperature automatically. With this setting, the air outlet air temperature, the blower speed and the air distribution are controlled automatically.
"ECON": A/C system off
- In ECON mode only the compressor is switched off. Heating and air distribution continue to be controlled automatically.
"OFF": Complete system is switched off
- Switch off with button -17-.
- In this mode, all flaps remain in the last set position before switching off. (Setting should only be used in case of a malfunction).
9 - Automatic operation button
10 - Instrument panel interior temperature sensor -G56- and interior temperature sensor fan -V42-
- Installation position for right-hand drive vehicles.
11 - "ECON" button
- In ECON mode only the compressor is switched off. The heater and air distribution continues to be controlled automatically.
12 - "Warmer" button
13 - "Colder" button
14 - "Air flow to footwell" button
15 - "Air flow to upper body" button
16 - "Increase blower speed" button
17 - "Decrease blower speed" button
- To switch off A/C system press and hold button until "OFF" appears in display.
- In this mode, all flaps remain in the same position before switching off. (Setting should only be used in case of a malfunction)
18 - Recirculating air button
19 - Instrument panel interior temperature sensor -G56- and interior temperature sensor fan -V42-
- Installation position for left-hand drive vehicles.
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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.