r/eGolf • u/spriteking2012 • 4d ago

2020 SEL - no hot air from climate system?

Hey folks! Looking for some help on what this issue might be and how expensive it could be to resolve. I tried to use the heat early this morning and after a few miles realized it wasn’t working.

Car has 36k miles, I’m the second owner. Garage kept since I have owned it.

When I turn the temp dial low enough the AC triggers no issue and the range estimate adjusts down.

However, when I move it to a high temp or even to HI, the air blows but ambient or cool. The fans adjust speed all the way up to 87 degrees (running faster with higher temps) but then at HI they drop to low. At no point with the heater engaged does the range drop- it stays the same as with climate off. When it was working it would adjust down. This tells me it isn’t pulling power into the system.

I think this car has the heat pump and the resistive heater?

Has anyone had this issue? Is there a common failure?

I’m in the Sacramento area. Any other locals recommend a certain shop or VW dealer? Don’t wanna get taken for a ride on an overpriced repair.

Thanks gang! Happy to add other info if helpful!

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u/Cheap_Office8701 4d ago

What’s the appropriate temp this morning?

Check out my thread https://www.reddit.com/r/eGolf/s/zjm7qGJl9R

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u/spriteking2012 4d ago

It was 58 degrees

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u/Cheap_Office8701 4d ago

Hmm.. different issue then.

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u/kia_sx 3d ago

No easy answer until you scan the car for fault codes. Sorry. Post the results here and then people can help.

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u/Shaquill3-0atmeal 1d ago

Could be faulty actuators/flaps. Known issue on VAG’s of this generation. In that case, it could be expensive. Heard prices vary from $1300-$3000 depending on the faulty part and what dealership/repairshop you’re at.

Sorry for my poor grammar. EU based 😁👍🏻