A/C leak? hissing...

ROBSTAFF

Well-known member
Joined
Aug 2, 2001
Location
Richmond Hill, Ontario CANADA
just recharged my A/C with 134a. Cold air never came but immediately heard hissing noise from front rad area.

Pulled the grill and pinhole developed on the side of that front radiator looking thing. Is that the condenser?
Am I screwed?
 

StinkBug

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Joined
Nov 28, 2001
Location
Leesburg, VA
www.vwparts.com (800-736-3550) has AC condensors for $178 ... the dealership charges $230. I am going to attempt to replace mine this weekend. Been too hot in Washington, DC.

Part number for New Beetle -- 1C0 820 413A
 

Marc H

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Joined
Jul 13, 2000
Location
Louisville, Ky.
TDI
2000 Jetta TDI
If I recall correctly Mickey had fits getting the condenser from vwparts to fit correctly on his beetle. The dealer condenser may be a better fit...
 
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