@nikolito7 I'm afraid it's been quite a while since I did this work, and I don't remember all the gritty details.
I'd recommend a combination of the Bentley manual and wiring diagrams, searching and reading all swap related threads on vortex and tdiclub, and reading the posts on the "climatronic swap forum" (google for that, you'll find it).
is it possible to just connect the climatronic unit and just use the digital display to increase/decrease the temperature and power of blowers? rather than set a temperature and get the car to maintain it?
Well, I'm pretty sure that even when you disengage the Auto mode, the system will still control the flap motors to maintain the temperature, but the fan control is entirely manual. Hope that helps!
Umm. I'm just amazed at all the work to get this done. Is there somewhere/could you create a list of all the parts needed and a step by step process to make this happen.. I've got the time, and could probably find the parts on ebay (cheaper than dealer) I just need some serious guidance. Thank you for considering and directing.
I'm afraid the list of parts is way to long to list here. Please search for "climatronic swap" on vwvortex or tdiclub and I'm sure you'll be able to piece all of the info together there!
Well, took 2 of us about 16 hours working at about 50% efficiency, and we only worked simultaneously for about 2 of those hours. And I enjoyed a few beers during the work :-)
I'd say one capable person should take about 10 hours start to finish, less the time spent at the dealer before and after to discharge and then recharge the AC.
You have to replace the air handler (box under the dash) with the one that has servos to control the flaps. The air handler contains the evaporator core. If you disconnect the evaporator core, then the AC system is "open". You need to discharge / recharge the AC system because you simply cannot allow the refrigerant to escape to the atmosphere.
You can discharge it to the atmosphere, its just not legal. The R134 is greenhouse gas, what is 5 more pounds of greenhouse gas, the equivalent of a short drive.
Make a guide please!!!
nikolito7 1 year ago
@nikolito7 I'm afraid it's been quite a while since I did this work, and I don't remember all the gritty details.
I'd recommend a combination of the Bentley manual and wiring diagrams, searching and reading all swap related threads on vortex and tdiclub, and reading the posts on the "climatronic swap forum" (google for that, you'll find it).
Good luck!
pheller10 1 year ago
is it possible to just connect the climatronic unit and just use the digital display to increase/decrease the temperature and power of blowers? rather than set a temperature and get the car to maintain it?
Ad0rm 2 years ago
Well, I'm pretty sure that even when you disengage the Auto mode, the system will still control the flap motors to maintain the temperature, but the fan control is entirely manual. Hope that helps!
pheller10 2 years ago
how much does this procedure cost?
mudantos 2 years ago
Paid about $100 for the AC discharge/recharge, ~$200 for the climatronic air handler, $100 for the head unit, and $100 for the Kufatec harness.
So about $500 total.
pheller10 2 years ago
Umm. I'm just amazed at all the work to get this done. Is there somewhere/could you create a list of all the parts needed and a step by step process to make this happen.. I've got the time, and could probably find the parts on ebay (cheaper than dealer) I just need some serious guidance. Thank you for considering and directing.
dezigntek 2 years ago
I'm afraid the list of parts is way to long to list here. Please search for "climatronic swap" on vwvortex or tdiclub and I'm sure you'll be able to piece all of the info together there!
Good luck!
pheller10 2 years ago
Haha I think my regular manual VW controls work good enough... wow.
odinsragess 3 years ago 8
you're a masochist. and the sad part is that I get it, and appreciate it. we have problems.
dreemyonez 3 years ago
Wow, awesome. I wish I had climatronic on my 2002 Jetta.
Latinlabel 3 years ago
About how many hours from start to finish?
MinneapolisMediaWork 3 years ago
Well, took 2 of us about 16 hours working at about 50% efficiency, and we only worked simultaneously for about 2 of those hours. And I enjoyed a few beers during the work :-)
I'd say one capable person should take about 10 hours start to finish, less the time spent at the dealer before and after to discharge and then recharge the AC.
pheller10 3 years ago
Why does the A/C need to be discharged & recharged. I've been looking at doing this, but never knew all that was involved.
tamorgen 3 years ago
You have to replace the air handler (box under the dash) with the one that has servos to control the flaps. The air handler contains the evaporator core. If you disconnect the evaporator core, then the AC system is "open". You need to discharge / recharge the AC system because you simply cannot allow the refrigerant to escape to the atmosphere.
pheller10 3 years ago
You can discharge it to the atmosphere, its just not legal. The R134 is greenhouse gas, what is 5 more pounds of greenhouse gas, the equivalent of a short drive.
colinj858 3 years ago 2
Holly FUK.... and I thought i was good at taking my interior apart..lol
Good job boys thumbs up ;)
MK4TDI 3 years ago
ya i wanted to do that 2:19 seconds ago too much work for a little LCD screen
racin2redline 3 years ago
I can see that the sun went down in the process. ;-)
bchroneos 4 years ago
why did u do all that work and spend all that money..
just buy a new jetta :)
sishi12 4 years ago
Where would the fun be in that? ;-)
pheller10 4 years ago
Very nice!
Seems like a PITA to do, but props to you for accomplishing it.
awosterman 5 years ago
Thanks! Wasn't really all that difficult, just time consuming!
pheller10 5 years ago