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Low pressure A/C pipe?
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 3:42 pm
by VroumVroum
Can someone tell me which of the 2 A/C pipe is the low pressure one?
I bought one of these A/C DIY can to refill the system, but I just don't want to get it wrong by connecting to the high pressure one...
Thanks.
Renault Megane 2 2002 1.5 dci dynamique 3drs 95000miles
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 5:19 pm
by STEVIE
I think the hose will only go on one off them wont it?
where did you get the refill from and how much mate
iam thinking of getting one for the wifes car
steve
Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 5:39 pm
by meganeboy
Hey, better take care.
Usually the High and Low pressure valves have different connectors, with the DIY cans connecting to the low pressure connector. However on the Megane, the connectors are the other way round, ie, the DIY kit will connect only to the HIGH Pressure connector and this will be a disaster.
Take care......
Found the thread...
https://www.meganeownersclub.co.uk/forum ... php?t=4090
Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 10:28 am
by VroumVroum
I bought this can from Autokool.co.uk
https://www.car-air-conditioning-supplie ... 254&page=1
I was recommanded this product by an experienced automotive technician.
Regarding the high pressure pipe identification, it seems worrying if Renault swapped the plugs around, so I am going to investigate this and keep you posted.[/quote]
Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 3:16 pm
by WebCode
The Megane II A/C system has only one port, and that is the High Pressure one.. There is NO low pressure port..
This is also the case in the Scenic II and Laguna II
It is located on the front driverside, under the plastic cover surrounding the Coolant bottle..
The Megane & Scenic system contains 550gms of R134a refrigerant..
Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 4:17 pm
by pw981
umm how does one service/recharge the AC system then?
Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 5:16 pm
by WebCode
By using the correct equipment that is designed to use only 1 port and that..
1: Vacumns the system and checks for leaks
2: Weighs the refrigerant that has been removed.
3: Allows to you see the quantity of "PAG" oil that has been removed, so that you can add the same back.
4: Refills with the correct amount of refrigerant.
My advice is leave it to a "professional". Especially as it is highly illegal to vent R134a to the atmosphere.
So you buy a home recharge kit. You plug it in and "fill" the system. However you have a leak, where does the gas go? to the atmosphere
So you have wasted the cost of the kit. You then have to get a professional to test the system using UV dye to find the leak anyway.. Why not get it done correctly in the first place..
Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 5:19 pm
by pw981
thanks for the info webcode!