aircon not working

[gregthiara]

Hi my 996tt 2001 80,000 on the clock had a aircon re-charge as it was no longer blowing cold, and it only lasted for a week.

Is there a normal leak problem with a car this age?

Where can I start to check?

Thanks!!

[therock88]

Hi my 996tt 2001 80,000 on the clock had a aircon re-charge as it was no longer blowing cold, and it only lasted for a week.

Is there a normal leak problem with a car this age?

Where can I start to check?

Thanks!!

Nothing common, but may want to put some leak detector dye in the charge, or have a shop run a leak detector around the hoses, evaporator, etc. to see if you can determine. Start with the hoses. If you can get some gauges on it,

that would help too. Do not want to over charge it. I would have a shop pull a vacuum, evacuate and recharge with leak dye, and the go from there...Likely a hose, or evaporator? Possibly expansion valve??

Good luck.

DC

Edited June 18, 2011 by therock88