Driver side AC not cold
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Car back from dealer. Good news, bad news.
Good...A/C recharged and blowing ice cold again! They pressure tested system (low), recovered refrigerant, added UV dye to look for leaks (none detected yet), and then recharged the system. The “hissing” noise is also gone. No charge for this work. Will check for A/C leak (UV dye test) when I return for “the bad”.
Bad...timing chain cover leaking oil (AGAIN!). Had a full cam cover and timing chain cover reseal in 2017 under Porsche factory warranty after 1st bought car. Lasted 4 years...suspect incompetent work at a Porsche dealership that I no longer frequent. Thankfully have aftermarket warranty...
Good...A/C recharged and blowing ice cold again! They pressure tested system (low), recovered refrigerant, added UV dye to look for leaks (none detected yet), and then recharged the system. The “hissing” noise is also gone. No charge for this work. Will check for A/C leak (UV dye test) when I return for “the bad”.
Bad...timing chain cover leaking oil (AGAIN!). Had a full cam cover and timing chain cover reseal in 2017 under Porsche factory warranty after 1st bought car. Lasted 4 years...suspect incompetent work at a Porsche dealership that I no longer frequent. Thankfully have aftermarket warranty...
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I have same AC problem as VKB123. Fremont Porsche dealer performed the same AC procedure and my AC is cold now. Free of Charge. They will check for leaks when AC is not cold. my 2016 hybrid is no longer under warranty ...
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From my experience with my past two Pannys, I would say the leak will likely be located on the A/C condenser. It's exposed to road rocks and is prone to leak.
Last edited by allroadusa; May 13, 2021 at 01:29 AM.
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