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Climate Control
Air Conditioner
Not Working
AC not cold
2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
88,244 MILES • 2.5L • 5 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
CORY2427
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293 POSTS
What type of Freon does it take and how much do I need? any how to instructions?
Feb 4, 2019 at 11:31 PM
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405 POSTS
Hello thanks for using 2CarPros.
The type of the Freon used Refrigerant R134a.
For capacity check the table attached.
Check our guide how to recover and charge the system:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system
thank you.
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Feb 5, 2019 at 4:24 AM
CORY2427
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293 POSTS
Do you have to vacuum AC? never did before on my Toyota.
Feb 5, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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Yes, you must vacuum first to remove air pockets that can effect AC performance.
Feb 5, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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