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Originally Posted by ScottAZ
Thanks! Is the expansion valve replacement something I can DIY without too many specialized tools? If I'm low on refrigerant, does that indicate a leak? I wonder if it would make sense to try one of those pressurized cans of refrigerant to see if that helps. Can that hurt? Thanks again!
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Personally I'd go to the A/C guy for any repairs. The system needs to be drained to replace the valve and a vacuum needs to be drawn to refill it so somewhat special equipment is needed. They can test the system for leaks at the same time. They can also diagnose if it isn't the valve and something more serious.
When I had mine done the A/C shop did not have a valve for my car so I got one from ******************************** and the A/C shop only charged me labour and the cost of the refrigerant. Here is a link to the ******************************** part
https://www.********************************.com/en/catalog/porsche,2003,boxster,3.2l+h6,1417924,heat+&+air+conditioning,a/c+expansion+valve,6788
You could get a A/C refill kit and try charging the system yourself. If that fails then go to the A/C shop. I assume in Arizona A/C repairs are very common.
The place I got mine starts with 'roc' then 'kau' then 'to'
PS looks like I can't post the site where I bought one. Here is the part number . . . 996 573 929 01 expansion valve