[s-cars] 94 S4, Adding Low Pressure to AC

[tr0910]

Adding low pressure port to the AC system for easy charging.  Gregory had it
done here.

Posting to the list for the benefit of all...

On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Gregory Wolters <gjwarch at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> I had the guy do it.  He added a low pressure port right at the hose that
> goes across the engine compartment, easily accessible.  He did that and
> charged the system for $192.19.  I was happy.  It blows nice and cold.
>
> He said not to mess with the amount of refrigerant, put in what Audi
> recommends, period.  He had to call around to find out the amount for my S4.
>
> Greg
> 94 S4
>
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> *From:* tr0910 <tr0910 at gmail.com>
> *To:* Gregory Wolters <gjwarch at sbcglobal.net>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 9, 2009 2:39:59 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [s-cars] 94 S4, Adding Low Pressure to AC
>
> Not an easy fix.  I wasn't able to find anyone to do it so paid the $$$ for
> the Audi recharge.  Let us know if you are successful.  The listers will
> want to know.
>
> On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 4:54 PM, Gregory Wolters <gjwarch at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> My S4 seems to need to have the AC recharged.  A friend recommended an AC
>> shop to do it.  I think I can save money over the Audi shop I usually use.
>>  I called them to see if they were familiar with Audis.  I've been to a
>> couple of shops that couldn't charge because of the absence of a low
>> pressure port on the AC.
>>
>> They said that on Audis, they add a low pressure port to do the recharge.
>>  He said this isn't a problem.  I asked about potential for leaks and he
>> said it would be fine.
>>
>> Does anyone have experience with this issue?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Greg
>> 94 S4
>> 95.5 S6
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