2001 Audi A6 Please help.

Tiny
DERKANSTORFF
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I have a 2001 Audi A6 4.2L Quattro. Recently the AC has not been working properly. Now it is blowing hot air, and my temp gauge moving toward the H mark. Temp warning light indicator came on. Why is it overheating? Any help would be much appreciated.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 AT 10:08 AM

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Tiny
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Hi derkanstorff,

When overheating occurs, the compressor would be cut off to prevent damage and this would cause the non cooling issue. Your main problem should be the overheating.

Did you check the coolant level in radiator?
Are the cooling fans working?
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 AT 1:22 PM
Tiny
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Yes my g12 tank is full, not sure if the cooling fans are working are those easily visible?
Thanks for your help
Dirken
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 AT 1:28 PM
Tiny
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Check cooling system link here for details.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_does_it_work.htm

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Thursday, September 24th, 2009 AT 9:47 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the help. The culprit was the fan clutch assembly needs to be replaced.
Thanks again.
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Thursday, September 24th, 2009 AT 10:22 AM
Tiny
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You are welcomed and glad to be of service.
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Thursday, September 24th, 2009 AT 11:38 AM

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