what's that part called?

[RuneTDI]

good evening. i'm trying to identify a part i need. its a small motor or actuator that controls the door flap for the recirculation mode for the fan/heat/ac. its located on the passenger side on top of the panel/behind the knee bolster/near the blower motor. it will not close by itself. if i help it along with my hand, it will stay closed. it will then open if i use the button. i'm guessing this a dealer part only. what's it called? thanks for any help

 

[compu_85]

You might have a vacuum leak, that flap is controlled by the solenoid valve that lives up by the driver's side headlight.

Check your vacuum lines first.

-Jason

 

[RuneTDI]

You might have a vacuum leak, that flap is controlled by the solenoid valve that lives up by the driver's side headlight.

Check your vacuum lines first.

-Jason

i forgot to mention it works fine with a vacuum pump, so i think there are no leaks

 

[VWWV]

i forgot to mention it works fine with a vacuum pump, so i think there are no leaks

That solenoid is well-known to gunk up. Somewhere (several years ago) there was a posting about opening it up and cleaning it. I remember because I thought I was having that problem but, upon further review, I found that the hard plastic line from the solenoid had a friction rubbed hole in it. I shortened it with my knife and it has worked well thereafter.

 

[twentyeight]

Somewhere (several years ago) there was a posting about opening it up and cleaning it.

Here? http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=63067
I've had this problem since I got my sedan. Maybe today will be the day it gets fixed-- It's chilly in Arizona!

 

[VWWV]

Here? http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=63067
I've had this problem since I got my sedan. Maybe today will be the day it gets fixed-- It's chilly in Arizona!

That's the one! I'm sure RuneTDI will be thanking you. My blend door foam is gone so I'm dealing with a heat problem here in chilly Florida. My best heat comes by selecting full heat and punching in the recirculation button.

 

[RuneTDI]

thanks, but i'm aware of that post. i'm in it, trying to solve my problem ever since.