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Old 08-08-2018, 08:25 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by paulofto View Post
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
I guess the forum didn't like your links! It's OK, I can figure it out.

I can't seem to find an AC specialist and don't like the idea of taking it to one of the Porsche shops, as they seem to be pricier. Do you think something like this could be safely handled by a Jiffy Lube or Firestone type place? Thanks!
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