RE: A/C recharge

["jeff" <jjm@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sorry, this was supposed to go to Chris, not the group...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-jettaglx@igtc.com [mailto:owner-jettaglx@igtc.com]On Behalf
> Of jeff
> Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 8:05 AM
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject: RE: A/C recharge
>
>
> 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?