Think I need an A/C recharge

[j_spot]

So I think my A/C has stopped working.
I can hear it come on when at idle and I press the A/C button, but there is no noticeable change in temperature. So I hope I just need a recharge and nothing major wrong because I don't want the 4x60 cooling system.

Where should I take it to get looked at? Does Tunedub do A/C?

I did a search and all A/C thread I found were from 2007, so new thread it is.

Thanks

[Circuits]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

I know that the guys at Calgary Autoworks have the equipment to do a/c recharge.

[dJ]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

hmmm...might have to sign me up too, mine isn't really blowing cold anymore...

[VWSM]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

Depending on the age of the vehicle an R134 system loses about 15% per year.
more than that you have a leak or the refrigerant has broken down over time.
not as good as R12.
MKIV are famous for bullet holes in the condensor YOU KNOW ROCK WISE..

[dJ]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

hahahahahaha. Anyone know what they retail for new or used?

[Benjamin]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

If you are too cheap to afford the $200 the recharge could cost you

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...arge%2BKit.jsp

You have to do the work, but a hell of a lot cheaper.

[j_spot]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

$200 is ok, $300 is ok. But if theres a leak, or a broken condenser or something then im Fcked

[bart]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

recharge?? i thought that stopped in the 90's with freon. isn't A/C good forever in new cars now?

[j_spot]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

I drive an Mk3.

[Silverstoned]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

Depending on the age of the vehicle an R134 system loses about 15% per year.
more than that you have a leak or the refrigerant has broken down over time.
not as good as R12.
MKIV are famous for bullet holes in the condensor YOU KNOW ROCK WISE..

So my '03 is down to 10% of it's charge? It still seems to blast nice and frosty when needed.

[Stonewall]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

I took the jetta to Autotemp once, they did a great job but it did cost $200.

[Lars]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

I drive an Mk3.

I have most of the ac parts (engine bay )from a 97 jetta 2.0 if you need some.
Ac worked when it was pulled out .
Lars

[VWSM]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

So my '03 is down to 10% of it's charge? It still seems to blast nice and frosty when needed.

For now.....
the more you use it the better it is and won't go limp on you.
but the oil is what coats the inners of the hoses to prevent leaks.
and r134 breaks down over time..
And Bart it's not life time,
It's 4 years 80,000 km's Warranty.(but for some people that could be lifetime)

[Satnam]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

[QUOTE=VWSM;169724]the more you use it the better it is, and won't go limp on you.QUOTE]

that's what I needed to hear

[P Arkus]

Re: Think I need an A/C recharge

[QUOTE=Satnam;170136]

the more you use it the better it is, and won't go limp on you.QUOTE]

that's what I needed to hear

WRONG UNIT!!! lol