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yeah you have to buy the whole mechanism. the levers broke on mine and
I got another one and just switched everything over so I would not
have to rerun the temp sensor wire.

On 6/17/05, Rob Calderwood <robcalderwood1@charter.net> wrote:
> Brad,
> There is a round vaccuum distributor on the AC controller that can leak. It
> is white, semi-circular and attached to the bracket that directs airflow. I
> tested mine with a mityvac and found it would not hold vaccuum on some
> ports. I took it apart and lubricated it with petroleum jelly which fixed
> it. To replace it, I think you have to buy the whole controller mechanism.
> Rob
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brad Sterling" <bgsterling@bluebottle.com>
> To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 11:02 AM
> Subject: HVAC Controller
> 
> 
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Sometime last year, I lost the ability to direct air to my feet in
> > my '86 16v.  I'm assuming it's a broken/disconnected vacuum line
> > somewhere,
> > since I still have dash and defrost.  I currently have the center console
> > apart.  All looks fine there.  To save me the hassle of tracking the lines
> > and tearing apart the entire dash, where's the actual controller for air
> > direction?  I want to check the vacuum connection at the flap, and a
> > little
> > experienced BTDT from someone would be appreciated.  TIA.
> >
> > -Brad
> > '86 Scirocco 16v
> >
> >
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