Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Air conditioner compressor regulating valve -N280

The regulating valve -N280-, fitted to the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 compressor, is activated by the Climatronic operating unit -E87- or control unit -J255- to modulate compressor output.

The regulating valve is fitted to the air conditioner compressor. It is activated by the operating and display unit for Climatronic air conditioning system -E87- or the Climatronic control unit -J255- The regulating valve influences the pressure in the low-pressure side and thus the temperature at the evaporator.   Note The air conditioner compressor regulating valve -N280- is an integral part of the air conditioner compressor and cannot be renewed individually.

Questions & answers

Air conditioner compressor regulating valve -N280 — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

What does the Golf Mk7 compressor regulating valve -N280- do?

Fitted to externally regulated compressors. Activated by the operating unit, it adjusts the compressor's internal displacement to match cooling demand.

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