not the best thing to do, but I was desperate.) After venting, and checking the pressure again, I got the system working better, but still not as good as before.
Frustrated, and not wanting to break my compressor, I vented some of the pressure from the low port. Then when it kicked back off, it would drop to around 35 or so. Once I got the gauge on there, I saw that when the compressor kicked on for a second that the pressures were spiking to around 65-70 psi.
I hooked the gauge back up later on that day because I could hear the compressor trying to kick on but it kept turning right back off. I think what happened was that even though the gauge I was looking at was reading low at the time, I actually went too high on the pressure. I left it on a shelf and it was fine if you move the can though the refrigerant activates again and may start coming out, so be mindful if storing. If the can is not empty or you reached the desired pressure the canister must be stored with the hose connected. Grab some tiger blood and enjoy the cold air. Once finished pop off the quick connector and close the cap and the hood. If the can begins to feel empty turn it upside down for a couple seconds. So after about 5 close the nozzle and see where you are on the pressure gauge. Depending on the can size it take between 5 and 15 minutes to empty. If you sit it down make sure it is upright but try to keep moving it. Once it cannot turn anymore began to agitate the can, doesnt need to be vigorous just keep moving every so often. Ok if you dont need to go to a service center go ahead and turn the nozzle all the way down. This shouldnt happen with one can unless you are at the top of the gauge in which case you need to go in to a center anyway and have the refrigerant removed and refilled. Red means overcharged, stop go to a service facility. FYI if it's in the blue you probably have a leak. On this one the pressure gauge was temp aligned so now calculation needed. Once connected the pressure gauge will move to let you know how much pressure is in the system. s/b To use the quick connect hold the hose firmly, pull back the safety and press the hose firmly onto the low pressure line you will feel it click, then release the safety.
Nothing will happen its like a tire valve cap.Īttach the quick connect end to the low pressure line. Open the hood and remove the cap on the low pressure line (the left side of the vehicle, right next to the power steering fluid reservoir). DO NOT TURN THE NOZZLE ON YET, the can is pressurized and it comes out quickly and feels like cryo. Give the canister a good shake for about 30 seconds then attach the hose on the side with the opener, if it didn't come together. First you're gonna need to start the car and let it run for about 5 minutes with the ac on max. The only tools you need is your hands, gloves, and ability to use the stupid quick connect. I got the kit from AutoZone, same can in the picture except it was 18oz and same gauge tho.ĭisclaimer: I am not a pro, I have done this previously and am providing a description of my quest for anyone who is interested.