steve_c
Grumpy OAP & A2OC Donor
I appreciate that you want to get your air conditioning working (I certainly wouldn't be without mine), but before you seek professional help there are a few simple things you can do yourself. The first is to remove the bonnet, and confirm that the aircon itself is working, and that the pipes are indeed getting cold to the touch as far as the bulkhead when the engine is running. That will support the earlier diagnosis, that the temperature flap is not moving.
More often than not, when the temperature flap appears unresponsive, it can be coaxed back into life by repeatedly alternating the 'Lo' and 'Hi' temperature settings - these are specific settings at either end of the temperature scale, rather than general descriptions of temperatures that might be thought hot or cold. Cycle the temperature settings a few times each time you use the car, and there's a fair chance the flap will at some point recover the full movement. I'd be leaving the temperature setting at 'Lo' when I'm driving around, as the general movement might well help things along.
By now, I expect that you've seen what advice the forum has to offer on refitting the V68 flap, at least to the point of knowing whether it's a job you feel confident taking on yourself. If you prefer to get professional help, you need to find an independent VAG specialist who understands and is happy to work with the A2. Recent reports from forum members suggest that Vass of Bath https://www.vassofbath.co.uk/ provide exceptional service and their charges are very reasonable. In your position, I'd be speaking to them.
I leave my climate control unit set on 'Auto' all year round. I never use the 'Econ' button. It seems to make little difference to my fuel consumption, but makes for a comfortable environment inside the car, regardless of the weather outside.
