RE: A/C recharge

["jeff" <jjm@xxxxxxxxx>]

Chris,

The A/C is not putting out cold air, just cool air.  I've had the car 3 1/2 years
and have about 62k on it and during the time I've had it, I've rarely used the
A/C.  But the last few times I've turned it on, I've only had cool air come out,
not the ice cold air I used to get.

The blower works fine, so I figured it just needs a recharge.  I've never done any
type of A/C work, so I don't know much about A/C systems.  My dad said I could buy
a R134 recharge kit for about $30 or so and do it myself.  Is there info in the
Bentley manual that covers servicing the A/C?

thanks,
jeff


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-jettaglx@igtc.com [mailto:owner-jettaglx@igtc.com]On Behalf
> Of chris collier
> Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 11:33 AM
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject: Re: A/C recharge
>
>
> Jeff,
>
> What are the circumstances that bring you to the point of having to recharge??
>
> I have experience recharging my AC on a 97 GLX; Had to replace my condenser
> after road debris decided to puncher the previous edition.
>
> Remember to change your reciever/dryer if you are going to do this.
>
> And get the charge with the AC oil already included in the can.
>
> Let me know the circumstances, and I would be more than happy to help out with
> the proper tools you will need to buy; well worth the investment (around $20)
>
> chris
> collier@iglou.com
>
> jeff wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have any experience recharging the A/C on a '98 GLX (or similar
> > system)?  Is this something I can do or is it better left to a mechanic?