2002 Volkswagen Passat (B5) — Repair Solution

2.8L AMX 6cyl 30v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Evaporator / Temp Issue / Leak · HVAC Control System

Volkswagen Passat (B5) Evaporator / Temp Issue / Leak HVAC Control System Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Passat (B5)
Year: 2002
Engine: 2.8L AMX 6cyl 30v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: HVAC Control System
Category: Evaporator / Temp Issue / Leak

Customer Complaint

Poor A/C performance. Had been recharged.

Problem Summary

The system had been regassed twice in the last 6 months by other repairers.
None of the previous repairers had a good hard look at the system: they just regassed it and took the owners money.

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Quick Facts

CodeVWB502618
Vehicle2002 Volkswagen Passat (B5)
Engine2.8L AMX 6cyl 30v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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