2003 Vauxhall Omega air conditioning

2003 VAUXHALL OMEGA
98,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PEEKABOO
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Hi when i put my air con on it is not as cold asit was last year can you advise
Thanks
May 30, 2009 at 9:37 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Probably time to check the R134a, it may need a top off.
May 30, 2009 at 9:41 AM
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PEEKABOO
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what is an r134a and what do u meen top off
May 31, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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DAVE H
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Merlin means you need to refresh (top up/off) the gas (R134a) in the A/C .. a repair best left to a qualified A/C technician !! hope this helps


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May 31, 2009 at 5:50 PM
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MERLIN2021
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If ya gotta ask....
Jun 3, 2009 at 2:58 AM
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