1999 Volkswagen Beetle air conditioner want work

1999 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
125,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MARIEAXLEY
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I have a 99 Volkswagen beetle and can not get the air conditioner to come on, I have replaced the compressor, the dryer, and the expansion valve.
The low side pressure is high and the high side is low on compressor.
I also need to no where the low presser switch is located.
Jun 17, 2014 at 8:46 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Is work being done by an experienced Tech? Was system flushed? was symptoms same with old comp.,dryer and expansion?
Jun 17, 2014 at 9:18 AM
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What are Low and High side readings?
Jun 17, 2014 at 9:22 AM
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MARIEAXLEY
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yes
Jun 17, 2014 at 10:15 AM
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250 on low side and 20 on high side
Jun 17, 2014 at 10:15 AM
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yes its being done by a machinic
250 on low side and 20 on high side
Jun 17, 2014 at 12:24 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Readings weird are you sure? maybe LOW 20 and High 250? Been doing auto AC for 45 years and those readings just cant happen. Any chance you can have Tech contact ?
Jun 18, 2014 at 7:18 AM
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MARIEAXLEY
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What do you mean do I have teck contact?
we checked again and that is what the readings are.We have even taken it to a volkswagen dealership and they could not find out what was wrong with it.
Can you also tell me where the low pressure switch is located on the A/C
Jun 19, 2014 at 8:11 AM
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