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Which line do I hook it up to? Theres 2 and they both the same nozzle? Cant tell which is the high or lo side, need help im sweatin my balls off!!!!
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| Quote, originally posted by tadr_94jetta » |
| i just did mine as well... the refrigerant was so low that the pressure switch didn't even trigger the compressor. Soo... I forced the compressor on (there is a harness hooked to the receiver dryer in front of the passenger side wheel under the car, short pins 1 and 2). Then I pumped 134A into the low side line on the passenger side near the firewall. All you need to do is get a couple of cans form the auto parts store and the valve/hose. Stay away from the aerosol quick cool cans, they leak something terrible. A big note of caution however. Doing it this way does NOT ensure that you get the exact correct pressure. Maybe buying a gauge would solve this. |
Re: (vsynchronisieren)
since your fittings are the same, you are probably running r12 not r134a(the new fittings with different sizes) You cannot buy r12 anymore without paying an arm and a leg so everyone is updating their r12 systems to r134a, which is not a big deal. There are a few problems however:
-r134a runs at a higher pressure and the molecules/atoms are smaller, meaning it leaks out easier. You should replace your o-rings to prevent this.
-you don't know which side is your low side, g'luck with that. I'd have to look at your car to be able to tell and then I still wouldn't even be sure. Point is, it's different on every model, and most mk3s are already running 134a.
-you need to replace your fittings (you can buy a kit for about $20, includes o-rings)
Once you do this, you do as the quoted poster above says.
since your fittings are the same, you are probably running r12 not r134a(the new fittings with different sizes) You cannot buy r12 anymore without paying an arm and a leg so everyone is updating their r12 systems to r134a, which is not a big deal. There are a few problems however:
-r134a runs at a higher pressure and the molecules/atoms are smaller, meaning it leaks out easier. You should replace your o-rings to prevent this.
-you don't know which side is your low side, g'luck with that. I'd have to look at your car to be able to tell and then I still wouldn't even be sure. Point is, it's different on every model, and most mk3s are already running 134a.
-you need to replace your fittings (you can buy a kit for about $20, includes o-rings)
Once you do this, you do as the quoted poster above says.
Re: (MerryBerry)
He could have had a '93, which may possibly still have the fittings for r12. '97 certainly has r134a, but in that case, his fittings are NOT the same size. Point your rant elsewhere
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| Quote, originally posted by MerryBerry » |
He's got a 97 Jetta, not an 88.
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He could have had a '93, which may possibly still have the fittings for r12. '97 certainly has r134a, but in that case, his fittings are NOT the same size. Point your rant elsewhere
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Re: (zubov)
So then would it be the fitting on the right or the fitting on the left?
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So then would it be the fitting on the right or the fitting on the left?
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