Audi A/C Air Conditioner Recharge Procedure
Is your Audi A/C blowing hot air even when the temperature setting is cold? Learn how to fix it by recharging the Air Conditioner on your Audi.
The procedure below can help you restore the A/C on your Audi. This procedure only works if there is a minor refrigerant leak. Large refrigerant leaks should be repaired before refilling the a/c system.
How to Recharge Audi A/C Refrigerant
What you will need
- A/C Recharge Kit
- Work Gloves
- Glasses
Procedure
- Park your Audi in a safe area. Turn off the engine.
- Pull the hood release located under the dashboard on the driver’s side. Open hood.
- Locate the low-pressure port. This picture shows the A/C charging port on an Audi A4.
Note that there also is a high-pressure line. Don’t use that line. The A/C charging kit connector will not fit on the port for the high-pressure line. The A/C kit only fits on the low-pressure port. - Remove the cap from the low-pressure port of your Audi.
- Connect your A/C hose to the charging port. Get ready to add freon to your Audi A/C system.
- Start the engine and let it idle.
- Turn A/C on. Before adding refrigerant, turn the A/C on to the maximum cold setting. Once you start the engine, you can add refrigerant to your Audi air conditioner system.
- Follow the instructions on your particular A/C recharge kit. As you charge the system, stop pressing the trigger every few minutes to obtain a pressure reading. Continue adding refrigerant until your gauge reaches the charged range. Do not allow the system to overcharge.
Note that there also is a high-pressure line. Don’t use that line. The A/C charging kit connector will not fit on the port for the high-pressure line. The A/C kit only fits on the low-pressure port.
These instructions on recharging the Audi A/C system work with the following models:
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We hope you find this “Audi A/C Air Conditioner Recharge Procedure” guide helpful for your Audi vehicle. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your vehicle.
I cannot locate the charge port on my 2017 Q7 Prestige. Can someone point me in the right direction please.
This is a well explained article. I’ll add how if the A/C starts to blow out hot air, it can be a cause of concern and in some cases very dangerous. In some cases it can be a broke condenser, circuit faults or just a leak.
If not fixed, these problems can cause big trouble. I’d suggest if you experience this even when you do not need an A/C get this fixed asap.
To be more precise on what the issue is, you can use a scanner.