00819 - High Pressure Sensor (G65)
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00819 - High Pressure Sensor (G65)
OK guys, I've been reading about the Audi AC system for a few days now and I think I have some ideas about it. I'm going to create a thread that show how I'm going to fix the common problems that many of A8 people have. This one I think would save people time and money, although I had to put time in to create all these videos. Again, I'm illiterate so I prefer comics over novels.
I tested with 3 conditions -
No Freon: VCDS will show Under Limit Exceeded - The ECON CANNOT be set to OFF , system will revert it back to ON (AC OFF).
No G65 plugged in: VCDS will show Short or Open to Ground but the ECON CAN be set to OFF (AC ON) if Freon is present in the system.
Freon charged with leaks
I believe there is NO WAY the compressor can be damaged with all the fail safe sensors they put in place - G65 8E0959126 (3R0959126 new version) and N280 inside the compressor itself.
When you charge the system without weight scale, make sure the system is emptied - charge with the first 12 oz can - but here is the trick:
When the low side get above 60 PSI, close the valve and wait a little for the high side to kick in, then open again.
If the system is working this is what it should do
If you get the High Pressure Sensor (G65) problems. This may be the cause
If you need to replace the G65 High Pressure Sensor.
If you need to replace the Orifice or Restrictor.
If you want to remove AC compressor or N280 Sensor.
If you want to test the system for leaks.
Cheers,
Louis
I tested with 3 conditions -
No Freon: VCDS will show Under Limit Exceeded - The ECON CANNOT be set to OFF , system will revert it back to ON (AC OFF).
No G65 plugged in: VCDS will show Short or Open to Ground but the ECON CAN be set to OFF (AC ON) if Freon is present in the system.
Freon charged with leaks
I believe there is NO WAY the compressor can be damaged with all the fail safe sensors they put in place - G65 8E0959126 (3R0959126 new version) and N280 inside the compressor itself.
When you charge the system without weight scale, make sure the system is emptied - charge with the first 12 oz can - but here is the trick:
When the low side get above 60 PSI, close the valve and wait a little for the high side to kick in, then open again.
If the system is working this is what it should do
If you get the High Pressure Sensor (G65) problems. This may be the cause
If you need to replace the G65 High Pressure Sensor.
If you need to replace the Orifice or Restrictor.
If you want to remove AC compressor or N280 Sensor.
If you want to test the system for leaks.
Cheers,
Louis
Last edited by ltooz_a6_a8_q7; 09-26-2017 at 04:11 PM.
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Wow this problem still occurs on newer Audis including my 2012 A6. Except the pressure switch is G395, TSB# 2020124/12, and the revised part is 4H0-959-126-A.
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Louis,
I hope your A/C is working when you get it charged. When you say that your wife is patching the leaks, what are you referring to? Leaks where? and what is she doing to patch them?
I looks like your compressor is much much more accessible than on my S8. Additionally, the S8 doesn't have the N280 sensor. There is simply one electrical connector and the in and out for the refrigerant.
I hope your A/C is working when you get it charged. When you say that your wife is patching the leaks, what are you referring to? Leaks where? and what is she doing to patch them?
I looks like your compressor is much much more accessible than on my S8. Additionally, the S8 doesn't have the N280 sensor. There is simply one electrical connector and the in and out for the refrigerant.
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Fixed the leaks but it still didn't work...
I bought one from NAPA and it didn't even fit.
Looks like the next one is the original from dealer $105. I can order from ECS or AudiUSAparts to save 20%.
I'll build a 50hz 50% duty cycle circuit to fake the system that the G65 is working on Monday.
If it doesn't work, then the next step is to remove the AC compressor a open it up to see before I order a new compressor. I still don't believe the compressor can be bad with all these failsafe sensors protection.
One question: When I try to release the serpentine belt tensioner, the 19mm bolt only moved a little and stuck, it's enough to loosen the belt, but there wasn't enough movements to find the hole to stick the pin through the bolt to lock. Anything else I need to do?
Originally Posted by aTOMic
you have really become an ASSet to AW. Really.
Cheers,
Louis
Last edited by ltooz_a6_a8_q7; 05-07-2016 at 11:32 AM.