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Old April 18th 06, 03:14 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Hello all.
I have a 1987 Golf GTI that I just picked up for a song. It Runs
great with the exception of the A/C. The compressor does not come on.
I removed the R-12 from the sytem and retrofitted the low pressure
fitting for R-134a. The problem being that since the compressor is
not coming on, I can't recharge the system. I have a very large
Bentlley manual and have run through the schematics. So far, I am
getting an "open" reading on both the high pressure and low pressure
switch. I jumped out the low pressure switch (the schematics indicate
that is should be normally closed) and the radiator fan came on but
still no voltage reading at the compressor. The only thing left
between the LPS and the compressor is the thermostat. My question is
this, so far, is my troubleshooting sound? Also, where is the
thermostat located so I can test it. I looked for the wiring harness
that would lead to it where I thought it might be.....near the
firewall but nada. Is it in the engine compartment and if it is,
where....or is it under the dash and if so...where and do I have to
dismantle the dash to get to it? WHEW!!

Thanks in advance to everyone.

Oh, by the way, I was reading another post regarding the placement of
the low pressure port and as I see it, the port is on the low pressure
tubing coming from the evaporator at the firewall on the passenger
side beside the strut tower. Is this incorrect?

Dave
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Old April 18th 06, 03:24 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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The VWVortex forum can probably provide the answer. The participants are a
great bunch.


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Old April 18th 06, 03:28 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 02:24:00 GMT, "Papa" > wrote:

>The VWVortex forum can probably provide the answer. The participants are a
>great bunch.
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Thanks Papa!!
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Old April 27th 06, 04:28 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled
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Default A/C problem/Question on 1987 Golf GTI

Thanks for the Vortex link, I just found 4 stealies and 4 honeycombs for my
85 with tires for 200 from a local boy. going to get them Fri. very nice
site.
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> On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 02:24:00 GMT, "Papa" > wrote:
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>>The VWVortex forum can probably provide the answer. The participants are a
>>great bunch.
>>

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> Thanks Papa!!



 




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