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Offline Duke

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Top vent query
« on: October 08, 2013, 07:06:19 pm »
Hi chaps,

The top vent in my GTI, above where the nav unit is always creaks when driving, most likely due to the cold/warm air coming through the vent under it. I have taken it apart previously a few times and put padding around the insides to try and stop it but its not made any difference.

I've noticed some (non-GTI?) have a storage tray on top instead of the vent.. do they have the same problem? Does anyone have the part number?

Thanks

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Re: Top vent query
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2013, 07:11:33 pm »
Yes they do creak, and also look crap in co parison.
Pretty sure the top sensor is useful for the climatronic though if you are downgrading.

I put a brand new upper vent in this year and it creaks.
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Re: Top vent query
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2013, 07:15:38 pm »
I found that spraying the contact points with silicon spray,when reassembling solved that problem for me.

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Re: Top vent query
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2013, 07:48:29 pm »
I fitted the tray and it's the best thing I've done recently! No creaks or noises, couldn't care less what it looks like, all about peaceful driving!
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Re: Top vent query
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2013, 08:00:20 pm »
Thanks for the replies  :happy2: I'll give the spray a go first then think about changing it for the tray if it doesn't work.

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Re: Top vent query
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2013, 06:33:53 am »
sellotape foam tape does the trick   :happy2:

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Re: Top vent query
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2013, 08:55:09 pm »
Pretty sure the top sensor is useful for the climatronic though if you are downgrading.

What does that bit do on the top, does anyone know? Is it taking cabin temp?

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Re: Top vent query
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2013, 09:12:53 pm »
If I remember correctly its known as "Sunlight Photosensor 2 G134"

Disconnecting it will throw up a fault up when scanned with VCDS - how it affects the air-con system I've never run it disconnected long enough to find out.

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Re: Top vent query
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2013, 09:18:33 pm »
The sensor gives the climate control an understanding of the radiant heat being felt in the car, in addition to the air temp, to work out what the resultant temperature felt by the car occupants isl. It's just like being outside in the sun or the shade - the air temp might be the same, but you're much warmer when benefiting from the radiant heat too.

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Re: Top vent query
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2013, 09:26:46 pm »
Fantastic replies, thank you.

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Re: Top vent query
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2013, 10:16:30 pm »
My GTi car already had the tray when I bought it, it doesn't creak and I've removed it loads of times getting to the stereo.  I don't put anything in it as you see the reflection in the windscreen when driving.

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