Control Assembly: Testing and Inspection

2008 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (1K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY)SECTION Testing and Inspection





Flexible shaft, Climatic, Checking

Flexible shaft for adjusting unit of air distribution doors:

- Let fresh air blower run on highest speed. If air flows out of defroster vents in the Defrost position and no air flows out of footwell vents, installation of flexible shaft is correct. If this is not the case, remove flexible shaft from adapter. Place controls for heating and A/C system, Climatic onto adapter and rotate rotary knob for air distribution 1/2 rotation (180°). Then re-connect flexible shaft. Repeat test

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