Airconditioner G65 Sensor Help

[Irfaan]

Howsit Guys,

A couple of weeks back the aircon in my MK5 started blowing hot air. So we ran a scan and picked up this:

00819 - high pressure sensor (g65) open or short to ground

Ok so we know that sensor is stuffed. My question is, has anyone replaced this before? Yes there are a few DIY videos on Youtube but I Don't feel confident enough to tackle it on my own.

Has anyone replaced this sensor? Where did you get it from? Is it OE or a pirate part ?

[panic-mechanic]

Well it simply screws into a pressure pipe, BUT the issue is that pipe is filled with aircon gas under pressure. So you have to first let the gas out through a valve and then change the sensor and then get it gassed again.
My recommendation - take it to an aircon shop and let them do it.

[Irfaan]

Thanks Panic. Now just to find the sensor

[panic-mechanic]

Right hand of the engine bay right in front near the bottom right hand water pipe. You'll see the aircon pipe clamped to the body near the charcoal canister - it down there.