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2001 Volkswagen Passat Heater does not work, AC intermitten

Tiny
KMM4951
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  • 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 105,000 MILES
Hello,
I have a 2001 Passat. The A/C works when it wants to. Mostly not. But when it works, it blows cold.
The heater does not work at all. It doesn't work for defrost, nor any other position. It just blows ambient air.
I would like to donate, but every website asks for $, and I usually get nothing. I will be glad to donate to a technician that helps me actually solve this problem.
Thanks,
kmm4951
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 9:16 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,815 POSTS
Hi kmm4951,

Let us get a few things straight to understand the problem first.

When AC does not blow cold,
1. Does it happen immediately upon turning it ON
2. Is the engine operating temperature normal?
3. Is the ambient temp sensor connected?
4. Did you check if the compressor clutch is locking?
5. Do you have overheating issues with the engine?
6. Fans in good working order?

Is your AC system manual or auto?
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 AT 10:34 AM

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