1999 Volkswagen Beetle Repair Question
Topics covered: Expansion valve, 134a, Auto parts.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on July 16, 2008
Replacing a/c compressor
Air Conditioning problem
1999 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 127000 miles
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?
1999 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 127000 miles
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?
Asked by RsontagAnswer
Replied on July 18, 2008
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?
Replied on June 17, 2012
what did you find out about this
Replied on July 7, 2012
expansion valve at the firewall. if the compressor wore out it's probably full of debris. also if you charge by small cans the pressure can get high if you turn the can over, you're putting it in as a liquid. you should only shake the can in an upright possition... while the car is running.
Replied on July 29, 2012
Rsontag, did you ever figure this out? Blowing the system out with contaminated compressed air can introduce contaminants into the system, but, like vwscott said, you should never turn the small can over.
