SSP 019 – Air Conditioning System in the Audi 100

 

INDEX

In this self-study program, you will learn about the operation of the air conditioning system for the Audi 100.

The control of the air conditioning system is described in a separate self-study program covering the heating and air conditioning control system of the Audi 100.

Detailed testing and repair instructions for components not belonging to the refrigerant circuit can be found in Repair Group 87.

Repair work on the refrigerant circuit is described in the repair manual “Air Conditioning System”.

The cooling principle

  • Refrigerator with compressor

  • Air conditioning system

Function of the assemblies

  • Compressor

  • Condenser

  • Valve unit

  • Evaporator

  • Overall system operation

Function of the electrical components

  • Magnetic clutch for the compressor

  • Switch – thermal overload protection

  • Two-way valve – time-delay relay