Q about VW BFC procedure and other things
Terry Fields
Last week I put my 2008 VW 1.4 Polo in for a major service at a VW
dealers, including an aircon service and BFC. It was the car's first
service in two years due to fairly low usage.
Going out in it the next day I'd have to say the aircon seemed a bit
feeble, taking a couple of miles to get some effectively cool air from
the system - I like a cool interior.
However, on looking under the bonnet yesterday, I was struck by the
amount of dust on the brake fluid reservoir, and wiping a finger over
the top brought out the bright yellow colour of the plastic. It looks
as if it's never been unscrewed. I can't tell from the bleed nipple
covers whether they've been off or not.
The bill describes the BFC as 'using VW approved Pressurised System'.
My questions are: does the 'approved system' involve removing the
reservoir cap (rather than e.g doing it through the bleed nipples
only), does it seem like the BFC has been done at all, and what was
likely to have made a difference to the aircon?
I intend ringing the garage tomorrow, but in the way of these things
expect every assistance short of actual help; however, I'd like to get
my ducks lined up before making the call, and would be grateful for
the group's observations and comments.
PS: I used to do my own servicing over the past 50 years, but creaky
joints and other medical conditions now mitigate aginst this approach,
as much as I dislike trusting others.
TIA
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Chris Whelan
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> I can't tell from the bleed nipple covers
> whether they've been off or not.
IME, the covers are never put back, so if they are in place, I'd be
suspicious.
> The bill describes the BFC as 'using VW approved Pressurised System'.
>
> My questions are: does the 'approved system' involve removing the
> reservoir cap (rather than e.g doing it through the bleed nipples only),
> does it seem like the BFC has been done at all, and what was likely to
> have made a difference to the aircon?
Most systems are bled using pressure to the reservoir nowadays; it's the
approved way if ABS is fitted. I would be doubtful if there was any way
of doing it without removing the cap.
A/C possibly not done to the correct pressure; take it back!
> I intend ringing the garage tomorrow, but in the way of these things
> expect every assistance short of actual help; however, I'd like to get
> my ducks lined up before making the call, and would be grateful for the
> group's observations and comments.
Your chances of getting anywhere are minimal unless you have cast iron
proof.
> PS: I used to do my own servicing over the past 50 years, but creaky
> joints and other medical conditions now mitigate aginst this approach,
> as much as I dislike trusting others.
>
> TIA
I'm in much the same boat. For anything I can no longer do, I use a local
mobile guy. That way, you can talk directly to the man with the spanners,
and watch the work being done.
Chris
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