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How to enter the diagnostic menu of the Volkswagen Passat air conditioner

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Checks and maintenance

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In this guide, we will see the instructions that will allow us to access the diagnostic menu of the automatic air conditioning system (climatronic) of the Volkswagen Passat. First of all, we get on board the car and start the engine; then we press the lower fan button and the cold air button, thus entering the diagnostic menu, as shown in the video.

At this point, it will be possible to check the main parameters of the air conditioning system, verifying the various parameters and temperatures; we exit the diagnostic menu to resume normal operation of the air conditioning system.


Posted on 18 September 2025 by ScegliAuto


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