How do you change the refrigerant in a Porsche Cayenne?

How do you change the refrigerant in a Porsche Cayenne?

Luckily, replacing and topping off refrigerant is a relatively easy process. Begin by starting the car, turn on the A/C system and fan to full blast, and let the car run for about three minutes. Following the instructions included with the kit, connect a new can of refrigerant to the hose/gauge assembly.

Why is my climate control fan not working in my Porsche Cayenne?

One annoying problem that occurs in the Porsche Cayenne is a situation where the climate control fan suddenly starts working intermittently or only at one speed. The problem is usually the blower motor regulator. The regulator controls the fan speed of the blower motor and can fail after many years of use.

Where is the evaporator located on a Porsche Cayenne?

Evaporator: The evaporator receives the cold liquid from the expansion valve. The evaporator is usually located inside the car under the dashboard. When you turn on the A/C fan, it channels air over the evaporator, cooling the air; this air is then blown through the vents of the car.

Where are the screws on a Porsche Cayenne HVAC fan?

Keep in mind that the screws to the right of the fan will be a little difficult to access due to the location of the wiring harness running down the side of the chassis. Now move back up to the front of the fan housing and remove the last two 5.5.mm screws (green arrows) holding the fan on place.

One annoying problem that occurs in the Porsche Cayenne is a situation where the climate control fan suddenly starts working intermittently or only at one speed. The problem is usually the blower motor regulator. The regulator controls the fan speed of the blower motor and can fail after many years of use.

Luckily, replacing and topping off refrigerant is a relatively easy process. Begin by starting the car, turn on the A/C system and fan to full blast, and let the car run for about three minutes. Following the instructions included with the kit, connect a new can of refrigerant to the hose/gauge assembly.

Evaporator: The evaporator receives the cold liquid from the expansion valve. The evaporator is usually located inside the car under the dashboard. When you turn on the A/C fan, it channels air over the evaporator, cooling the air; this air is then blown through the vents of the car.

Where are the air conditioning hoses on a Porsche Cayenne?

Shown here are the low (green arrow) and high (yellow arrow) pressure ports. Unscrew and remove the black plastic protection caps to access the fittings below. If you are using a set of air conditioning manifold gauges, connect the low and high side pressure hoses to each port.