Audi A4: A/C Refrigerant High Pressure Switch -F23-
Note
Switch pressures, removing and installing switches as well as switch arrangement and version. Refer to vehicle specific refrigerant circuit → Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr.87; System Overview - Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific repair manual).
Function:
Switches the coolant fan to the next higher level when the pressure in the refrigerant circuit increases (approximately 16 bar (232 psi) ).
Magnetic Clutch High Pressure Switch -F118-
Note
Switch pressures, removing and installing switches as well as switch arrangement and version. Refer to vehicle specific refrigerant circuit → Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr.87; System Overview - Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific repair manual).
Function:
Switches off A/C compressor when there is excessive pressure in the refrigerant circuit (approximately 32 bar (464 psi) ).
A/C Refrigerant Low Pressure Switch -F73-
Note
Switch pressures, removing and installing switches as well as switch arrangement and version. Refer to vehicle specific refrigerant circuit → Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr.87; System Overview - Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific repair manual).
Function:
Switches off A/C compressor when there is excessive pressure in the refrigerant circuit (approximately 2 bar (29 psi) ).
Refrigerant Circuit Connections with Valve for Switches
Note
Switch pressures, removing and installing switches as well as switch arrangement and version. Refer to vehicle specific refrigerant circuit → Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr.87; System Overview - Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific repair manual).
- Different threads for switch on high pressure and low pressure sides.
- Only valves and O-ring seals that are resistant to refrigerant R134a and refrigerant oil must be installed.
A - Connection (soldered in)
B - O-ring seal
C - Valve (with O-ring seal)
Note
To remove and install the valve insert -C- when the refrigerant circuit is discharged, use, for example, an adapter from the Refrigerant Sockets -T10364- (for the tightening specification. Refer to → Chapter "Connections with Schrader Valve (Needle Valve)").
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A/C Pressure Switch -F129-
Note
Switch pressures, removing and installing switches as well
as switch arrangement and version. Refer to vehicle specific
refrigerant circuit
→ Heating, Ventilation and Air Condit
A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor
There are different versions of this sensor with different
functions and with different names. For exact name, allocation
and notes doe the respective function, refer to
→ Heating, Ventilatio
Refrigerant Circuit Pressures and Temperatures
General Information
Caution
When performing work on refrigerant circuit, observe
all generally applicable safety precautions and pressure
container regulations.
The pressures and temperatur
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Refrigerant Circuit, Discharging with Service Station
Work procedure may vary depending on the type of tools
selected (the tool-specific operating instructions should
therefore be followed).
The refrigerant circuit is to be discharged if parts of the
refrigerant circuit are to be removed, if there is any doubt
about the quantity of refrigerant i
Refrigerant R134a Characteristics
Commercial Names and Designations
Refrigerant R134a is currently available under the following
trade names:
H-FKW 134a
SUVA 134a
KLEA 134a
Note
Different trade names may be used in other countries.
Of the wide range of refrigerants available, this is the
only one which may be used
