How to fix your AC in your Porsche - Porsche Boxster 986 ac recharge Carrera 996 911

[@skithewhitestuff]

Hi Brian. I never use the ac in my Boxster. Would it be possible to remove it, along with all the hoses etc.

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Yes, you can remove it and buy a new drive/pully belt for Boxsters or 996's that have deleted the a/c compressor! Thanks for watching!

[@skithewhitestuff]

Brian Minson Thanks for that. Do you know if the condenser radiators at the front are connected to the cooling system or completely separate.

[@fishadthethird]

@@skithewhitestuff Yes, they are.

[@michaelschnittker7388]

I went through the process of taking the engine lid off, not so easy, thinking the a/c inlet was in there. Didn't see it. Duh. Saw your video. Bingo, it's next to the battery! SO EASY! Good German engineering. Thank you.

[@Texasslim57]

Thanks for mentioning the radiator fans. My 2004 seems to be suffering from loose foam blocking the flaps down below, which has been blowing out in chunks for a while. I will run the air on high for several hours, see if I can get it to come out the vents and allow the flaps to open.

[@johnlicari4232]

Thank you. Your video helped me charge my 996 Carrera.

[@uwlparamedicscience6931]

Hi Brian. Thanks for the video. Is this only for when you have no coolant in the system and need to add some? I believe mine has coolant in it but it needs replacing. At 3m 5s in the gauge is way in the red, why is that and is it dangerous. Then it’s at zero until shaken, which also seems odd? I don’t know what to make of this video and don’t want to damage my car. Do you know what to do if your coolant needs replacing?

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Hey Neil, if you just need to top off your coolant then turn on your AC to full and LO, hook up a can of R134a with the built in gauge... then shake the can up and down as you add coolant to your system. Once the gauge shows you're in the green or good zone stop and disconnect everything. Thanks for watching!

[@mikethacker8558]

How do you know it's not the compressor? The seals could leak or the clutch may not be working. You just can't fill the A/C system with refrigerant if it has a leak.

[@BikerBloke600]

Hi Brian Porsche Caymen S owner here from Northern Ireland. Mick 👍🍻

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Awesome, drive that Cayman like you stole it! LOL thanks so much for watching!!!!

[@ramonmendez6137]

Can you tell me which is the air compressor relay on a 1999 Boxter?

[@ilja2155]

Hi, excellent video. Thank you very much. I have checked my system and it’s empty there is no refrigerant. I’m planing to top it up. But my question is. When the system is empty and AC is switched ON does the front two fans still be working? Mines are not working. And looks like AC pump is not spinning. If I’ll add refrigerant into system i would need to reset the pump somehow.

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Those fans should kick on when you turn on the AC, and yes get the pump working before you fill the system.

[@mikethacker8558]

There is a pressure switch. You need a certain amount of refrigerant in the system for the compressor to work. Otherwise the compressor could lock up by running dry.

[@ozerinx]

Bought same thing but I charged nothing happens. Shows green on gauge but air not cold. What could be wrong?

[@silviomorales6523]

I just cant figure out how the controls work, what combination of buttons gets the ac blowing on the hardest

[@ericdistler7492]

Do you happen to know how to check to see if your climate control module is working.

[@ginawong4532]

Thank you, I’ll do that to my car. I have Carrera S 2004.

[@derricksnearl9381]

Thanks for the informative content. What's the name and where can I get that gauge? Thank you.

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Here is the one I have... amzn.to/3orvKgH

[@derricksnearl9381]

Oops. Sorry. I meant the temperature gauge you use measure inside temp.

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Ohhh I love my temp gun... use it all over the place.. get it here amzn.to/3iTrYvu

[@princessnani]

Hi. My right side ac vent was blowing hot air and they replaced a part and it was working fine again . And suddenly 3 weeks later the AC was making a muffled noise and it was a weak air flow, my mechanic said I need a ac compressor ... wouldn’t he been able to know from the beginning what was wrong ? (It’s my 3rd time taking it back ) Thanks

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Have you had any foam pieces blowing out of the vents? The clutch on the compressor engages and disengages as needed and yes he should have noticed that...

[@princessnani]

Brian Minson no, no foam pieces coming out at all ...

[@Wantobe123]

How long did it last? I’d assume a slow leak and you were good for the summer.

[@xtim0x]

Sir , my ac has gas however it still blows hot air. Any ideas?

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Your compressor might be shot :-(

[@clubracer6]

This was very helpful! Thank you !

[@ArrowheadGarage]

You are so welcome!

[@tonye2695]

Great video again Brian, think mine need doing but not such priority in England lol. Btw was your compressor noisy? Mine whines a little when running. Also I note only my front RH fan comes on with AC so I will check that. Thank you

[@ArrowheadGarage]

I didn’t have any compressor noise, but I think I might have a cut in the line that is leaking the gas/oil that cooks the car. Yes check those fans, with the ac on both fans should sound like your Boxster is ready to take flight lol. You can check under the dash relay panel, each fan has a low and high speed fan relay (all 4 are the same and cheep to replace). If the relays are good then it’s a bad fan :-( a bit expensive and a pain in the @$$ to replace. Let me know if you need help! Thanks for being a loyal subscriber!!

[@tonye2695]

Brian Minson thank you for the advice, I will check them at the weekend. Good luck sorting the line out.

[@tonye2695]

Brian Minson hi Brian, so guy came service car today and tested the fans, looks like my LH fan low speed isn't working which apparently due to resistor failure. Thank you for the heads up radiator fans as I wouldn't known to check.

[@alldersonjames3806]

So...if the fans don't run, what does that mean

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Bad relays or bad wiring tot he fans....

[@alldersonjames3806]

@@ArrowheadGarage any thoughts on why the compressor doesn't accept freon? Instantly reads in the yellow, '99 986.

[@davidelmsly9408]

how do you test for leaks

[@Mark-sz6iw]

Where did you buy this kit from?

[@toyhandgun]

Just subscribed! California 98 2.5 here..

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Never get rid of that 986, it will last as long as you take care of her!!! Thanks for subscribing!

[@estebansierra1307]

Thanks.

[@nomad3235]

My ac just completely stopped working the screen is dimmed and the buttons don’t do anything

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Sounds like the dash unit has gone south, look for a used one at 20th Street Auto!

[@GarthLovesTRAVEL]

great info buddy

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Thank you sir!

[@Braglemaster123]

Easy

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Yes it is a pretty easy job to top off the a/c system in just about any car.

[@johnmorgan7262]

But wait. You did not fix the problem. Coolant does not just disappear. Merely putting a can in is bad for the car and the environment. Why wouldn't you put in a can of dye to find out where the leak is? It could be a loose connection. I do not get this video. At best you are treating a great car like a piece of junk. That is not budget. It is poor economy.

[@ArrowheadGarage]

You are correct, we had to open the line while installing the replacement engine. I felt like just showing the adding of gas/oil for most owners. Good eye sir, and thanks for watching!