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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Rogerhp on 16 March 2015, 23:16

Title: Explanation needed!
Post by: Rogerhp on 16 March 2015, 23:16

The knob for a/c marked auto- Econ. How does this operate? Manual provided no explanation.

Title: Re: Explanation needed!
Post by: Nino on 17 March 2015, 06:53

Auto will decide what speed and where to give the air based on the temperature you set. Econ turns the aircon compresser off thus saving fuel, alittle but i would recommend leaving it on auto at all times. If you leave it months before using auto chances are that you will have a build up of bactteria in the aircon.

Title: Re: Explanation needed!
Post by: hardmonkeys on 17 March 2015, 08:40

I made that mistake! It stinks like rancid vinegar!

Title: Re: Explanation needed!
Post by: Rogerhp on 17 March 2015, 17:19

Many thanks for your reply,my manual gives no info on this Climatic Control,understand you to advise to leave it on Auto at a set temp.Thanks again. Illustration in manual shows differing dash.Am also considering taking service contract with Vw not sure as to their value. Quoting £25 per month to cover MOT,Service,brake fluid change,servicing parts and labour. Car(56 plate)  13,000 miles, fvwsh. Any experience of these contracts? Trust you and your motor going well!

Title: Re: Explanation needed!
Post by: th3_f15t on 22 March 2015, 20:11

If you want peace of mind and to retain the strongest re-sale value then it's worth keeping the VW history up.

Personally myself, I do my own as I don't trust VW to do the job well enough on my modified example. But then again, a modified car isn't going to attract the same crowd as a stock car with a good history!