Technical Bulletin

Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To

Jetta (A5) 2005 - 2007 All All All All

Eos 2007 - 2008 All All All All

Rabbit, GTI, 2006 - 2008 All All All All

Condition
87 07 16 Oct. 18, 2007 2016374
Air Conditioning - Inoperative or Low Cooling Performance

The air conditioning is inoperative or has poor cooling performance. The following DTCs may be stored in the air
conditioning control module:
• 00819 High Pressure Sensor -G65- Disruption/Short Circuit to Ground
• 00229 Refrigerant Pressure - Under Lower Limit

Note:
DO NOT replace AC components for the DTCs list above before performing this technical bulletin.

Technical Background
Air conditioning pressure sensor leaks or has an electric fault.

Note:
The condition as described does not compromise visibility.

Production Solution
Final countermeasures pending.

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Service
Using the VAS 5051/5052:
• Access the air conditioning control module fault memory, see Repair Manual Group 87 Air Conditioning,
Components, Checking and Adjusting with Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS
5051/5052, in ElsaWeb.

If DTC 00819 is stored in fault memory:

• Check the wiring harness end connector of pressure sensor -G65- for corrosion.
• Check the sensor for correct fit.
• Check the wiring harness for damage.
If no faults are found, replace pressure sensor -G65- sensor, Part No. 1K0 959 126B.

If DTC 00229 is stored in fault memory:

• Unplug the connector of the pressure sensor -G65- and check for refrigerant oil residue. If refrigerant oil
residue is found, replace pressure sensor -G65-, Part No. 1K0 959 126B.

If no refrigerant oil residue is found, proceed as follows:

• Fill the air conditioning system and add tracer dye (R134 + additive), then leak test system, see Heating,
Ventilation & Air Conditioning, 00 General, Technical data, Refrigerant R134a – Servicing in ElsaWeb.

If a leak is indicated around pressure sensor -G65- sensor:

• Replace pressure sensor -G65- sensor, Part No. 1K0 959 126B.

If no leak is indicated around pressure sensor -G65- sensor:

• Continue with AC system leak test diagnosis.

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Warranty

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual *

Model(s) Year(s) Eng. Code(s) Trans. Code(s) VIN Range From VIN Range To

Jetta (A5) 2005 - 2007 All All All All

Eos 2007 - 2008 All All All All

Rabbit, GTI, 2006 - 2008 All All All All

Claim Type: Use applicable Claim Type *

Part Identifier: 8709

Damage Code: 8709 50 _ _ _** 2

Labor Operation: AC Check 87010100 = 50 TU

Labor Operation: Evacuate and Recharge AC 87031700 = 50 TU

Labor Operation: Remove and Install Noise 1082xx = “Claim appropriate SRT for vehicle and
Dampening Pan engine in ElsaWeb***”

Labor Operation: Replace Pressure Sensor -

87091950 = 10 TU
G65-

Diagnostic Time ***

GFF Time expenditure 01509999 = actual print out time YES

Road Test 01210002 & 01210004 NO

Technical Diagnosis 0132xxxx = xx TU max. NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2016374” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
* Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only.
** Code per warranty vendor code policy.
*** Documentation required per Warranty Policy & Procedures Manual

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Required Parts and Tools

Part Description Part No: Quantity

Pressure Sensor -G65- 1K0 959 126B 1

Tool Description Tool No: Quantity

Leak Detection System VAS6201A (TRP120)* 1

* Call Volkswagen Tools and Equipment Program (EQS), which is Equipment Solutions,
at 1-800-892-9650 for product.

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.

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