I'm no AC expert. But doesn't the R134a create more pressure than the original R12? I've read that you actually put in less volume than if you were filling with the old stuff. I imagine then that you should fill to pressure using a gauge rather than by volume.
-Les -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Darron Schneider Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 3:27 PM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: [a2-16v-list] A/C recharging My 89 GLI took 3 cans when I converted it to 134a. And you are correct, there is a minimum pressure to make the compressor engage. Something to consider, a test gauge costs about as much as a can of 134a; they're really quite cheap. Good luck. ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 15:42:03 -0400 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: [a2-16v-list] A/C recharging > > It's hot and humid here in Boston today (mid 90's). My A/C decided to hit the dust. Any idea how many cans of 134a would be needed to charge it back up? I added the one can that I had on the shelf and it did not work. I recall two cans did the trick a few summers ago in my Corrado. Am I correct in thinking that it needs so much refrigerant to have the compressor kick in? > > Anyhow, I just pulled the Gli out of hibernation since putting it away a few months ago in favor of the Corrado. > > Thanks, > > Jim > 91 Jetta Gli and others... > http://members.aol.com/jlpawlicki _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list For list archives, see listinfo link above.
