Boxster 986 - A/C, what is this noise?

[ryanmcco]

Hi Guys

Had a bit of a 'hissing' sound when running withe the A/C on for a while now. Not sure what it might be...

-I had a LOT of condensation in the car over the winter, couple of sorta blocked ducts at the front but no obvious source of ingress.
-No cold air now produced.
-Hissing sound
-Condensers were replaced last year
-Noise stops when i unplug the pressure switch

Video of the Noise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yh7oH8AtrE&f

Also checking the engine, think its 'okay', maybe a whining from the compressor?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNhwnb7bC0g

The pipes are cold-ish around the reservoir, evaporator and out to the condensor, but not anything approaching icy.

Engine tone difference when i press the * button, so i believe the compressor is working.

Any sleuths out there who have an idea would be owed a beer!

Edited by ryanmcco on Saturday 14th June 10:00

[ilduce]

My guess is you've lost your gas.
Go to Kwik fit and get it re-gassed for £49.
They should even put some dye in the fluid so they can see
where's it's leaking.