In a message dated 96-05-21 21:19:31 EDT, ebaden@warren-wilson.edu (Eric Baden) writes: > The van is equipped with an automatic transmission that currently >appears to be filled with gear oil rather than Dexron. Can this have >caused or perhaps be masking any problems? I can't imagine that the AT would run with gear oil in it. What makes you think it has gear oil in it. VW has used a couple of colors of ATF, including one that looks like the color of oil. It is not necessarily red. > Secondly, the AC compressor doesn't turn on - there is some freon in >the system - is there a pressure switch, Yes, there is a low pressure cut-off switch. If there is not enough pressure in the system the compressor will not turn on. >and/or is it so that this AC set-up is also tied into the ECU? No. >How would one diagnose where the problem lies? I'd first check the fuses & then take it to a shop and have them check for freon pressure & leaks.
Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
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