Why does the Audi A4 air conditioning suddenly stop cooling?

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DelJoanna
07/30/25 3:33am
The reasons why the Audi A4 air conditioning suddenly stops cooling are as follows: 1. Insufficient refrigerant caused by too little refrigerant. The reason is a slight leakage of refrigerant in the system. When there is insufficient refrigerant in the air conditioning system, the amount of refrigerant sprayed into the evaporator by the expansion valve will decrease accordingly. As the refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator, the amount of heat absorbed decreases, leading to a reduction in cooling capacity. 2. Insufficient cooling caused by excessive refrigerant. This occurs when too much refrigerant is added during maintenance. The proportion of refrigerant in the air conditioning system must meet certain requirements. If the proportion is too high, it affects heat dissipation, meaning more heat dissipation results in greater cooling capacity. 3. Compressor issues. The compressor in the air conditioning system has a clutch, and the compressor operates when the clutch engages. If the compressor is damaged and cannot switch to the engaged state, the air conditioning will not cool. If the refrigerant is sufficient but the air conditioning still does not cool, the compressor may have stopped working, requiring repair or replacement. 4. Air in the system. If air enters the air conditioning system, it can cause excessive pressure in the refrigerant lines or poor refrigerant circulation, leading to insufficient cooling. This may be due to a decline in the sealing performance of the refrigeration system or incomplete vacuuming during maintenance. Solutions: 1. If the vehicle's air conditioning does not cool, check whether the air conditioning pump can start and operate normally, and verify whether the refrigerant level is normal. If the air conditioning pump cannot start, there may be an issue with the related control circuit or the system may lack refrigerant, causing the pump to enter a protective state. 2. You can determine the issue by connecting a pressure gauge to observe the working pressure of the high and low-pressure lines. Additionally, the refrigerant level can be visually checked through the observation window on the high-pressure line. It is recommended to have a professional perform the inspection and repair.
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