Heater controls interchangeability...

[jdbubb at ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

Bentley routing is incorrect. I've been through this lately and the Bentley routing is not right.
Had to take my 84 apart to check the hose connections to get my 87 right.
The GTI has a totally different vacuum distributor for heater control from the Scirocco anyway, so I
doubt Scirocco info only is going to help David.
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lagnese" <jlagnese@massed.net>
To: <mr.utility@highstream.net>; "Allyn" <amalventano@sc.rr.com>; <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 1:36 PM
Subject: Re: Heater controls interchangeability...


> The routing is in the Bentley. I'd check those first. I also had a problem
> with the heat and the hoses were not hooked up right .
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Utley" <mr.utility@highstream.net>
> To: <mr.utility@highstream.net>; "Allyn" <amalventano@sc.rr.com>; "John
> Lagnese" <jlagnese@massed.net>; <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 1:12 PM
> Subject: RE: Heater controls interchangeability...
>
>
> > IIRC, the reason why I thought this is because of the way that the valve
> was
> > set up in the first place...  I am inclined to think that I reasoned this
> > was the default position because if there is _any_ vacuum at all, then the
> > default is to the defroster...  Dunno if this is right, but think this is
> > why I was thinking that it was...
> >
> > David
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of David Utley
> > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 11:22 AM
> > To: Allyn; John Lagnese; Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: RE: Heater controls interchangeability...
> >
> > True, when there is no vacuum, the outside flapper does open, I had
> > forgotten...  That arm is broken, so I have the sucker wedged closed...
> As
> > for the valve that is closest to the driver (which is the one I think you
> > are talking about), I don't know...  All I know for sure (now) is that
> when
> > the warmth leaves my toes or hands, it is going to the dash vents...  I am
> > also assuming that the Scirocco and Rabbit will function exactly the same
> > way...
> >
> > David
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Allyn [mailto:amalventano@sc.rr.com]
> > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 10:33 AM
> > To: mr.utility@highstream.net; John Lagnese; Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: Re: Heater controls interchangeability...
> >
> > i havent been following this thread, but i've done a bunch of vacuum vent
> > work on the rieger, and i know that the defrost diverter does not default
> to
> > the defrost position. actually, there are 2 flappers that move, and
> neither
> > defaults to defrost. the air box flapper defaults to the center vent
> > position, and the outside raintray flapper defaults to external air (when
> > you go to defrost, this flapper closes to force internal recirc - this
> > occurs only in the defrost position).
> > Al
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "David Utley" <mr.utility@highstream.net>
> > To: "John Lagnese" <jlagnese@massed.net>; <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 11:15 AM
> > Subject: RE: Heater controls interchangeability...
> >
> >
> > > The vacuum signal is weak because of a leak in the control itself...  As
> > the
> > > vacuum goes away, the heater switches to Defrost, which is a default
> > > position for safety...
> > >
> > > BTW, this assembly does have AC, and I will have AC back in my car one
> > > day...
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >   David
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: John Lagnese [mailto:jlagnese@massed.net]
> > > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 1:25 AM
> > > To: mr.utility@highstream.net; Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > Subject: Re: Heater controls interchangeability...
> > >
> > > Doesn't the heater control just deal with directing the heat? It
> controls
> > > the defroster and heater flaps. It also controls recirculating the air.
> > > How are you getting cold? Is there a heat dropoff, or is there just no
> > heat
> > > to your feet?
> > > John
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "David Utley" <mr.utility@highstream.net>
> > > To: <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 2:12 AM
> > > Subject: Heater controls interchangeability...
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Volks,
> > > >    Does anyone know if I can use a Scirocco AC/Heater control assembly
> > in
> > > my
> > > > GTI ('83)?
> > > >
> > > >   The system has a leak somewhere, and I am 90% positive it is
> somewhere
> > > in
> > > > the contol valve...  I have taken it apart and relubed it, no
> change...
> > > >
> > > >   Do Sciroccos and Rabbits function in the same way?  I know the
> > > assemblies
> > > > themselves are different, I will deal with that, but do they function
> > the
> > > > same?
> > > >
> > > > Any ideas or suggestions are most welcome, as I am most tired of
> getting
> > > > cold any time I go up a hill (when the vacuum diminishes because of
> the
> > > > leak)...
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > >    David
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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