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When is it necessary to recharge the air conditioning?

Model: Smart Smart 453 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Part: Air conditioning

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In this video, we are explained when it is necessary to recharge the air conditioning in our car. In this case, it is a Smart car, but the concept is valid for any type of vehicle: under normal circumstances, it is something that should never be done unless there are issues with the air conditioning system not working properly inside the cabin.

In this case, using a special device that workshops have, leaks in the system are found.

In fact, simply recharging without finding the fault - which is likely a leak - does not solve the situation, and can even make it worse.


Posted on 3 August 2025 by ScegliAuto


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