mikeklacy

Recently started working for this company: http://www.tableausoftware.com/ and saw one of our users make a cool visualization for OBD2 codes: http://ryrobes.com/tableau/cars-computers-and-software-quick-tableau-of-data-from-my-vws-on-board-diagnostic-obdii-port/ Anyone interested in having me make one specific for an LGT? Last time I collected some logs for my car something like this would have been helpful. If I make a template all you have to do is connect it to your logged data and everything will work, no need to do excel manipulations. Best part is the software and hosting is free so you can post your logs to our servers so others can help you diagnose.

I figured out my problem... I bought a can of refrigerant with the gauge, checked the pressure and it did not register anything. So I followed the steps to charge it, filled it appropriately for the ambient temp. The compressor kicked on instantly, I took it around the block and then checked on it again, compressor was back off and very little pressure remaining. So I filled it back up, but this time with the engine off. I heard a hissing sound and after about 5 minutes tracing it around the engine compartment ... found a baseball sized dent in the condenser. It's about as obvious as a bullseye, I recommend everyone check their condenser for holes before wasting money on a charge of refrigerant. At this point i'm looking for a new condenser and I will need to do the whole vacuum withdraw, fresh oil and fresh charge. I think its been at atmospheric pressure since last September. Any advice on where to get a cheap condenser? Also I will be putting in mesh on the lower valence of the grill, that's where the rock came in.

Anyone figure out what the problems were to these issues? I am currently having the same troubles, vents blow warm air and A/C clutch never engages, fuses are OK.