u/Jovial_Juggernaut — reddlx

AC Compressor and Condenser for 2009 VW Rabbit

Need to replace the compressor and condenser for 2009 VW Rabbit. I'm thinking either Nissens, Bosch, or Denso compressor. The Bosch is on sale for $300. Any real world experiences with either 3?

Also need a condenser. Was thinking either Nissens or Denso. The Nissens comes with the accumulator/dryer. The Denso I would have to buy the dryer separately.

Live in Florida so having ice cold AC is mandatory. Which would you choose?

u/Jovial_Juggernaut — 1 day ago

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VW Mk5 Ignition switch help

So I kept getting intermittent errors via VCDS with the factory ignition switch on a 2009 VW Rabbit 2.5L with auto trans. Disconnected battery, replaced the switch with a factory VW unit, reconnected battery. But now I have red steering wheel light illuminated, airbag light, ABS light, and red brake warning light flashing. After a minute, the dash beeps at me 3 times. No communication between VCDS and canbus.

Any attempt to start the car results in a crank but no turnover. Sometimes the engine will start for a second or two and then immediately die. No tachometer response. Checked all fuses and none blown. At a loss as to what happened. I didn't dig into the steering column so I don't believe I dislodged anything. Not seeing "SAFE" on dashboard so immobilizer not tripped.

What the hell happened and how can I get this thing up and running again?

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u/Jovial_Juggernaut — 1 month ago

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2009 VW Rabbit Cooling Fan (Left)

Need left main cooling fan for 2009 VW Rabbit 2.5L. Which one of these should I go with? Should I just replace the main fan, or replace the entire assembly. Car has 102k miles.

u/Jovial_Juggernaut — 2 months ago