re: A/C Problems 90q20v

[schulz@iatcmail.ed.ray.com (Peter Schulz)]

Sean said:

>Just tried my A/C for the first time. Everthing seems to be working
>properly, but when the compressor cycles on and off, it causes the car
>to jerk back and forth. The A/C cycles every 5 seconds or so and the
>driveline jerking is worse in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears.
>
>Has anyone else experienced this problem? It wouldn't be so bad if the
>compressor cycled once every 30 seconds which seems like the norm on
>other cars.


Sound as if the system is trying to compensate for a lack of freon. 
You should have the system checked for leaks first (some of the seals
may have dried out), and then get a recharge.

This may cost more money that you want to spend...because of the high
cost of freon...

BTDT

-Peter Schulz
1990 Coupe Quattro
schulz@ed.ray.com