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1992 Toyota Camry Repair Question


Topics covered: 134a, Accumulator.
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Asked on December 15, 2012

Toyota Camry 134a Problem

Hi, dear manager, good afternoon,
my car is 1992 toyota camry. A/c used r12 , but i alrady recharged 134a at franks auto (323)730-1225 in los angeles. beacuse the frank said to me that's ok befor recharge. i sawed he only do vacuumize use machine.
but someone told me have become problem to compressor if do this. i just wonder what i can do right now.
thank you so much for read my question.
best regard
from joseph kim in the los angeles
Avatar Asked by kimsunfom

Answer

Replied on December 16, 2012

Is your AC system retrofit to 134?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on December 16, 2012

no, still r12 system.

Tiny Response from kimsunfom
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Replied on December 16, 2012

Dunno if R12 is still available, which probably don't exist anymore-you need to have it retrofitted

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on December 16, 2012

so sorry, your mean is , i can keep use that r12 system but recharged r134a if available , right?

Tiny Response from kimsunfom
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Replied on December 16, 2012

No, you need to have it retrofitted, meaning changing the accumulator or the receiver/dryer to use the R134a or use an alternative refrigerants on the existing unit-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on December 16, 2012

thank you so much,
i will go back to franks auto for more details next week.
may i continue contact you ?

Tiny Response from kimsunfom
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Replied on December 16, 2012

Yes -you can anytime-Good Luck and Happy Holidays

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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