Passenger side climate control blowing hot, drivers side ok

[rhencullen1989]

Hi, my 1.8T quattro has just started to blow hot air from the passenger side vents, can't adjust it, the digital display works ok, the drivers side is fine.

I assume its an air distribution flap/motor problem, if i remove the glovebox will i be able to see what's going on (or not as the case maybe) If i need a new motor/actuator can i just connect it up or will it need setting up? Cheers.

[a8 tech]

go to address 08 and reset default values via output test and basic setting, if this doesn't sort the it then disconnect the motor and swap with another and reset the basic setting and then swap it back and again reset the basic setting.

[rhencullen1989]

Ok, thanks A8 tech, i assume that its a VAG COM job then, or can i get the default values via the aircon display?

Its booked in at the main dealers on friday to have a 4 wheel alignment done, do you think its worth getting them to have a look at it or could it cost big£££££££.

I am capable of changing the motor myself but i do not have vag com, if i change the motor will i need to have it set up?

[toff]

Hi,

To save you removing the glovebox... here is a view of the left hand side of the central heater matrix housing on my B6...



Do you know what each of the 3 motors on this side do please a8?

Cheers
Al.

[a8 tech]

from the top
defrost
temp centre
foot well from memory

[toff]

Thanks a8.

I had a little play about with the aircon buttons whilst I had the glovebox out (engine running of course).

I noticed that the bottom one (connected to the red levers) doesn't budge when I hit the footwell airflow button. As you know, I've had a few problems with that.

Am I safe to take the motor off and attempt to move the flap manually - or will all manner of springs pop-out all over the car?

Just out of interest, any idea how much the motors cost?

Cheers
Al.