96 A4 Air Conditioning

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05-30-2005, 10:45 PM

Docxy

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96 A4 Air Conditioning

How do I check the freon level in a 1996 A4 Quattro?? My compressor comes on but the air that blows out is never cold? What else could be causing this?

05-30-2005, 11:18 PM

david9999

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RE: 96 A4 Air Conditioning

Most likely it is low freon. could be bad compressor.

On the 1.8 there is a secondary electric fan that runs when the A?C is on. If this isn't working, your A/C will cut out.

05-31-2005, 12:05 AM

BFlan2001

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RE: 96 A4 Air Conditioning

most a/c refill stations will check your freon level for free. it's not something you can do yourself though, it has to be done by a professional

05-31-2005, 11:20 AM

CRAZYHAWK

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RE: 96 A4 Air Conditioning

Make sure your car uses R134A. You can buy a 19 oz can of R134A with lubricant and stop leak that has a gauge built in. This sells for $25. You insert it in the low pressure side with the compressor running.