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Old 23rd May 2017, 06:19 PM
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The warmer weather has revealed the aircon is getting a little weak and not as chilly as it used to be. Can these be filled DIY? Is it professionals only system? Anyone know where the filling port (low pressure) is? I can see the high pressure is on the condenser.
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Old 23rd May 2017, 06:37 PM
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Low pressure in plenum chamber on the near side from central air intake.
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Old 24th May 2017, 05:23 AM
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Ok, I can see a pressure switch next to the air intake. Is it near that?
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Old 24th May 2017, 10:00 AM
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I think so. In plenum chamber, in narrow slot between central air intake and box with ECUs.
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Old 24th May 2017, 11:39 AM
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In a tiny gap too small to fit an adult hand or the hose connectors... No idea how Audi charge these things up, unless they have a special adapter for them?

I ended up having to fill mine on the high side with the gas bottle in a bucket of hot water It took a while, but worked ok.
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Old 26th May 2017, 11:34 AM
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I'm getting mine re-charged at A8 Parts on the meet weekend - if any of you guys think you might want to have yours done there that are going then I advise you to call and book a slot for the Sunday
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