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by Dr.robotnik
Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:17 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: VW A/c help
Replies: 9
Views: 18820

Re: VW A/c help

Thankyou
Is this control valve the same thing as the pressure relief valve on the compressor?

Thanks
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by Dr.robotnik
Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Help with manifold gauges
Replies: 3
Views: 9650

Help with manifold gauges

Hello all, I have a gauge set which has connectors that do not fit onto my AC service ports. It looks like the hoses that come with the gauge set are for an R12 refrigerant instead of the r134a which my vehicle uses. I've attached some pictures, two of the connectors on the car and one of the connec...
by Dr.robotnik
Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:08 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: VW A/c help
Replies: 9
Views: 18820

Re: VW A/c help

Thanks for the suggestions.
Yes the clutch definitely engages on the compressor.
I will measure the pressures next week and asses further.
Many thanks
by Dr.robotnik
Thu Aug 05, 2021 1:40 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: VW A/c help
Replies: 9
Views: 18820

Re: VW A/c help

2002 New Beetle 2.0l petrol Our local garage filled it with refrigerant and confirmed there weren't any leaks in the system, however they couldn't get the AC to run cold even with the refrigerant in the system. We had the refrigerant filled to see if that was why the AC wasn't blowing cold but it se...
by Dr.robotnik
Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:36 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: VW A/c help
Replies: 9
Views: 18820

VW A/c help

Can anyone help with an A/C problem? The system has just been charged with new refrigerant and there are no leaks. When I press the AC button, the clutch engages and the compressor spins, however the blowers in the car don't get any cooler. The auxiliary cooling fan is dodgy which I'm in the process...