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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Primus84 on 07 December 2009, 20:23

Title: Strange one!
Post by: Primus84 on 07 December 2009, 20:23

I've got a really strange issue with my GTI (06 manual, standard spec).

When the econ button is on (light illuminated) the aircon is on

When the econ buttons is off (light off) the aircon is off.

As I understand it, this is the wrong way round and causes issues e.g. when turning the quick windscreen clear on it actually turns the aircon off.

Anyone ever heard of this happening or is my car a freak?!

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: Hurdy on 07 December 2009, 21:02

Daft question, but do you press the auto button like me to get the air-con/climate control to come on?

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: Primus84 on 07 December 2009, 21:03

No, the auto button is separate - above the Econ button - is that what you're asking?

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: Primus84 on 07 December 2009, 23:33

Is it possible when the aircon compressor was replaced that it was incorrectly wired - so the switch is working in reverse? - just thought!

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: jdjd on 08 December 2009, 00:10

My MKV was like that. Useless

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: ub7rm on 08 December 2009, 12:49

The newer MK5's have a button marked AC, which when the light it on means its on and when its off means its off.  Not like the backward econ button when the light is on the AC is off etc.

Just get hold of the newer button and pretend its meant to be like that.

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: Primus84 on 08 December 2009, 12:51

Cheers, that's a good suggestion, however then I still have the problem of the quick-clear for the windscreen turning it off when it should turn it on.

Does anyone know if it is possible that when the AC compressor was replaced it was wired the wrong way round so the switch acts backwards?

Cheers!

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: AlanD on 08 December 2009, 15:28

Quote from: ub7rm on 08 December 2009, 12:49

The newer MK5's have a button marked AC, which when the light it on means its on and when its off means its off.  Not like the backward econ button when the light is on the AC is off etc.

Just get hold of the newer button and pretend its meant to be like that.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks that. It's just a backwards way of doing it and always anoyed me lol

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: smartypants on 08 December 2009, 16:00

Agreed I have to think every time which is the correct way!

Its very un-german like! Postively French :D

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: AlanD on 08 December 2009, 16:02

I normally leave mine off (on lol) to be honest (unless I'm in traffic).

Sun roof and windows down in the summer is the only way to do it :cool:

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: bobotheclown on 08 December 2009, 16:17

but that let's in all the pollen which I am allergic to. AC FTW!

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: AlanD on 08 December 2009, 16:18

Quote from: bobotheclown on 08 December 2009, 16:17

but that let's in all the pollen which I am allergic to. AC FTW!

Well yes there is that lol Im not so  :tongue:

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: mac7 on 08 December 2009, 16:44

Quote from: Primus84 on 07 December 2009, 23:33

Is it possible when the aircon compressor was replaced that it was incorrectly wired - so the switch is working in reverse? - just thought!

If they just disconnected and reconnected plugs to the compressor, it shouldn't be possible, no. Is it possible the new compressor fitted was the wrong one?

Title: Re: Strange one!
Post by: Primus84 on 08 December 2009, 17:05

It is possible! I'll ask them to check when it goes in for its service!