KNOWN FAULT · Volkswagen

The air conditioning blows warm because a line rubs against the compressor pulley

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Engine / equipment: Tiguan I 2.0 TSI
Period mentioned: 2010–2014
Symptoms: The air conditioning suddenly stops cooling and blows warm air, even though it was recharged recently.
Possible cause described: With engine vibration, the refrigerant line between the compressor and the condenser rubs against the compressor pulley until it is holed and the gas escapes. Volkswagen describes it in bulletin 87 14 04 (June 2014) for 2010–2014 Tiguans and replaces the line with a double retainer.
Check for the garage: Before recharging the gas again, ask the garage to look for the leak on the line next to the compressor pulley.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Before recharging the gas again, ask the garage to look for the leak on the line next to the compressor pulley.

What are the symptoms?

The air conditioning suddenly stops cooling and blows warm air, even though it was recharged recently.

Which cars and years does it affect?

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