1999 Volkswagen Beetle Replacing A/C Compressor

Rsontag · Posted at Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:54 am

Air Conditioning problem
1999 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 127000 miles
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My compressor recently stopped working. I Replaced the compressor, dryer and expansion valve as recommended by my local Auto Parts distributor. After removing the parts, I flushed and blew out system. I pulled a 2 hr vaccum after installing the new parts. When I stated charging the system, before getting a full 16oz. can of R134A in the pressure went up to 80+ lbs. Did I miss something. Is there an orifice on it somewhere that I need to change?

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KHLow2008 · Posted at Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:54 pm

Hi Rsontag,

Did you start the car and turn the AC on while charging?

80 psi is at low side ? What is the pressure of high side?