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Is There A DIY A/C Recharge???

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    Is There A DIY A/C Recharge???

    Like it says in the title. My a/c is out and I am not sure how you would recharge it? Is it easy or hard???
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    Originally posted by chiaxi2002 View Post
    Like it says in the title. My a/c is out and I am not sure how you would recharge it? Is it easy or hard???
    if you still have an R12 system, then you won't be able to do it yourself.

    If your car has been retrofitted to R-134A then it's cake.

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      #3
      If you have the R-134A system you can go to advanced and the the can and recharge it yourself..your basically re-filling your ac with the freon it needs...but they outlaawed the use of the R-12 stuff due to the global warming panic...lol..If you have the R-12 system you have to take it somewhere yo get it re-charged

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        #4
        You can recharge an r12 system yourself if you know what your doing.

        You just cant buy r12 cans in stores. You can still buy r12 its just very expensive.

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          #5
          Best bet is to take it somewhere and have it changed over anyway. It'll cost you to do so, but itll be cheaper to recharge in the future.


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            #6
            charging a a/c system is not something as simple as
            "connect hose"
            "turn can upside down"
            There is much more to it...you have to have the proper tools (gauges) and the know how to read them.

            If you are low on freon it is BECAUSE OF A LEAK...so pushing more freon won't work...that is all those wal mart, auto store, kits do, is push a little more in.

            You need to remove the refrigerant, pull a vacuum, check for leaks, recharge.
            You need the proper equipment.

            I just shake my head every time I pass those r-134 "kits" at wal mart. You have to have the proper set up.

            You CAN just push more freon in ONLY so long as the pressure has not equalized with atmospheric pressure...if THAT has happened you will need to also begin replacing a/c components, fix the leak, then pulling vacuum and recharge.
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              Originally posted by Losiracer2 View Post
              if you still have an R12 system, then you won't be able to do it yourself.

              If your car has been retrofitted to R-134A then it's cake.
              How can i tell if i have the R12 vs R-134A.Can you guys post a pic of them both please.

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                Originally posted by zacatecas View Post
                How can i tell if i have the R12 vs R-134A.Can you guys post a pic of them both please.
                If there isnt a sticker on your car telling you its converted then there isnt really a way to know. Well if you have a schrader valve over top of the OEM valve your system MIGHT have been converted.

                You NEVER need to recharge your a/c system unless it develops a leak.

                The a/c in my 91 integra in my signature has NEVER been recharged. Its still on r12. It just never leaked out.

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                  #9
                  very easy to do.. good luck.

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