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Volkswagen
Beetle
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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What type of Freon does it take and how much do I need? any how to instructions?
Feb 5, 2019 at 7:31 AM
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SEVAG P
CERTIFIED EXPERT
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 12:24 PM
CORY2427
MEMBER
293 POSTS
Do you have to vacuum AC? never did before on my Toyota.
Feb 5, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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SEVAG P
CERTIFIED EXPERT
405 POSTS
Yes, you must vacuum first to remove air pockets that can effect AC performance.
Feb 5, 2019 at 9:19 PM