>  My brother recently bought a 1996 Passat 2,0 Wagon, with ac. Ac is still
> a rare option here in Norway, we don't have too many warm summer days.
> The problem he has is that the ac doesn't get any colder than 10-15 C
> (50-60 F?) with the temp lever at coldest, and from what I have read on
> the list, I guess it should be a bit colder.

Per,
I'd hook up an AC gauge and recharge the R-12 (a superior product which I
believe is still being used by everywhere in the world other than US) or
R-134.  You should be able to verify which freon has been used in the
system by finding a decal or the type of refill valves.  Since you said the
AC is seldom used, chances are the freon has been leaking out faster than
normal.  That's why the owner's manual has always suggested that use your
AC once for a while even during the winter time to circulate freon/oil mix
and prevent the seal dry-out and freon leak.

Take a look at David Snyder's excellent post "Re: Freon!" dated on
8/31/1999.

Regards,
Yi-Ruey Wei
87 Vanagon GL Syncro w/leaking head & MXT tires
85 Jetta GLI w/168,000 miles
Dallas, Texas
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