RichG 0 Posted November 25, 2003 I've heard it's expensive to do, but if anyone has got any tales/yarns of how their A/C installation went in their Corrado, please can you give me the details. That is if anyone here has had A/C installed on their C. I've heard the only obvious change to the interior decor is the replacement of the heating switch (obviously), and that everything else goes in very smoothly (depending on the kit). Anyone know of anyone who specialises in A/C installations in/around London? Thanks :bounce2: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluxie 0 Posted December 3, 2003 you will need a new glove box and the cover under the glovebox because the unit under the dash is larger from a air conditining one... I wouldn't want an aftermarket system in my car, i used the system from a donor corrado and i'm looking for a climatronic system at the moment, taking out the dash once wasn't enough i suppose ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pastymuncher 0 Posted December 3, 2003 Mine came with A/C installed (by the previous owner) and I use it almost constantly (especially in the winter). I've heard of quotes of between £1000 - £2000 from VAG to have A/C fitted now, but I've no idea what the going rate is to be honest. From what I can see of my install, the compressor is behind and below the glovebox, but the glovebox was not touched. The tray in the dash under the glovebox is now only 2"deep though and a custom blanking plate was inserted using the same black fuzzy felt as the original. The HVAC controls were untouched (save for wiring in the A/C on/off button in the circuit somewhere so that it only comes on when the fan is switched on). The 2 A/C switches were crappy RS jobs stuck into the gear lever plastic surround, but I've installed a LHD corrado A/C switch unit under the cigarette lighter (switch and trim with holes from VAG). Behind the dash something else was done though as I no longer have air flow to the footwells. I understood all RHD corrado's with A/C in effect had an aftermarket A/C fitted - there was no RHD factory option for A/C - the dealer just sent it to Davia to have one stuck in. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
