Air Conditioner problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Five problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 08/12/1998

Airconditioner compressor failed.

2 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1997

Consumer is experiencing problems with the electrical system, while driving the lights on the dashboard come on randomly, the windshield wipers are inopperable, owner has had vehicle into the dealer for repair. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. Consumer stated that dealer was able to fix problem which was a faulty ignition switch, which caused all elecxtrical power to be diverted into ignition to start vehicle, the a/c radio, and dash lights were inoperable, also 2 weeks after that repair, water wasaccumulating on the floor of the back seat, passenger side air conditioning not draining properly.

3 Air Conditioner problem

Failure Date: 06/10/1996

Air conditioner hose failed.

4 Air Conditioner problem

No summary.

5 Air Conditioner problem

A mold is growing in the a/c evaporator cover. Manufacturer recommended to deodorize vent system.


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