What if I overcharge my car AC?
If the AC system is overcharged, the change from liquid to gas cannot happen, so the compressor starts producing liquid coolant instead of gas. It now has to work extremely hard to pump the excess coolant through the lines. The result is a noisy or broken compressor.
Can you put air conditioning in a Volkswagen Beetle?
Air Conditioning for Your Old VW Beetle, Van, Karmann Ghia, Fastback, Squareback, & 912/914. With new compressor technology, they take almost no power away from the motor, and can deliver really cold air on even the smallest of VW engines– like the 1200cc.
How to troubleshoot the air conditioning in a VW Beetle?
Make sure the pilot lights inside the vehicle are working and the graphics display is lit. If these are not working correctly it might be the control panel or control cables. Find the control panel in a VW Beetle by removing the trim panel surrounding the air controls. Bring the three small control cables out from underneath the instrument panel.
Why did VW stop using air conditioning in 1967?
Mostly, what was left of the system. The old systems, although reputed not to drain horse power, seemed to do just that. That was one of the main arguments against them. They also disfigured the engine compartment and complicated routine maintenance. The engine compartment had to be altered in order to allow for the compressor and pulley.
Where is the evaporator on a VW Beetle?
The Evaporator Unit is mounted in a location that gets a lot of cool air, other kits choose “poor” mounting locations (with bad air flow), and the Evaporator and Fan Assembly are KEY in how much heat the AC System can remove from the interior of your car!
Is it illegal to replace refrigerant on a Volkswagen Beetle?
Depending on location, it may be illegal for a technician to replace refrigerant without updating the A/C system to handle the newest type. See what others are asking about their Volkswagen Beetle.