A/C Recharge?

[johnnyd6404]

Does anyone know how to recharge the ac in a 2k2 with the r134a cans found at the parts stores. I know where the ports are but which one do you add the coolent to? Picts would be nice. Thanks

BTW I tried the FSM but I cant get it to download fully and cant get the needed info... I did try... and searched... still clueless

[jltibbs]

The low (smaller) port is the one you hook up to. The connector will only attach to this port. Turn your vehicle on, A/C on full blast. Hook up to low side, squeeze trigger. When the compressor clutch kicks in, let off the trigger and see where the gauge is. If it is in the blue, you're good. If it's in the green, keep going. If it's in the yellow or red, stop immediately and let some of that stuff out.

[NutriaforBreakfast]

I would recommend putting the minimum amount in to cool and not trust that cheap little gauge they give you

[DConrad2007]

Hey Johnny, where did you purchase your kit at? Like Pepboys or Autozone.I have a 04 Max and the dealer wants $199 to charge my a/c.

[johnnyd6404]

I got it at autozone its just a can of r134 with a hose and a gague for like $25. I'm gonna try it out today so I'll let you know how it goes.

[DConrad2007]

Hey Johnny, found the refigerant today at Autozone.Worked like a champ.I first found the little can with the hose and put into a/c system.Immediately my a/c was feeling alot better,then when I went back to get two more cans I noticed the tall can with the gauge,so I purchased that and that's all I needed.$200 vs $21.00 you do the math!

[johnnyd6404]

Yea so I tried to fill it but it was allready full so why does it take 5-10 minutes before it getts really cool? I did use it on my girl's car and it worked like a champ...ICEY COOL...NICE. Thanks for the info jltibbs

[NutriaforBreakfast]

Might want to chcek the low side and high side of your compressorwith a manifold gauge.(Auto Zone will rent free with your refundabledeposit)

If your pressures are too much for your system it might break a hoseo ring or worse.

Remember the people who sell those AC recharge items call them"suicide kits"