2015-2016 Volkswagen Air-Conditioning Issue
The problem: Affected vehicles may exhibit a condition where the air conditioning does not cool or the cooling is weak, or the compressor exhibits a groaning or grinding sound; either condition may be intermittent. This may be due to a faulty air-conditioning compressor regulator valve.
Vehicles affected by this service bulletin:
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
Corrective action: Dealers will diagnose the condition, and if confirmed, replace the air-conditioning compressor regulator valve and recharge the system.
Warranty info: This service bulletin is being performed free of charge under the Volkswagen new-vehicle or extended warranty, whichever applies.
What owners should do: Call your local dealer with your vehicle’s identification number to determine if your vehicle is involved in this service bulletin. Call Volkswagen at 800-822-8987 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hotline at 888-327-4236. Reference TSB No. 8715-18.
Need to find a dealer for service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find a local dealer.
Editor’s note: This is only one of dozens of service bulletins issued each month by automakers. Please check your automaker’s website to see if your vehicle has any service bulletins pending.
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