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2007 Suzuki Reno Repair Question


Topics covered: Auto parts, Gauges, Tv.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on July 9, 2012

Low port to recharge air conditioning system

I am trying to locate the correct port to use to recharge my air conditioning system as it is not in the manual...
Avatar Asked by edlott25

Answer

Replied on July 9, 2012

The correct port will be the one that has the smaller of the two outside collars on the charge port.Also if you have one of those diy charge hoses it will only fit on the low side which is where you charge it.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on July 9, 2012

Thank you, tried that and it would not take the freon, fan blows hard, but air is warm, any suggestions?

Tiny Response from edlott25
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Replied on July 9, 2012

Was the system empty when you started charging it?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on July 10, 2012

No, it would not take any freon, so guessing it was not empty...

Tiny Response from edlott25
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Replied on July 10, 2012

I RECKON YOU HAD IT A RUNNIN'?

YOUR WERE ATTEMPTIN' TO DO IT WITH A CHARGING SYSTEM VERY SIMILAR TO THIS?

SEE THE VIDEO RIGHT BELOW THE CAN OF R-134 IN THIS LINK--THE "TOP" W/ GAUGE IS RE-USABLE WITH SMALLER FREON CANS SHOULD YOU NEED TO DO THIS LATER OR ON ANOTHER VEHICLE

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_A-C-Pro-Professional-Formula-Refrigerant-with-Gauge-and-Hose-(20-oz-)-AC-Pro_10034602-P_N3571B_T%7CGRP2004A_____

I JUST THRU THIS IN, JUST IN CASE YOU MIGHTA BEEN DOIN' SOMETHING WRONG, IT IS POSSIBLE YOU HAVE OTHER PROBLEMS THAT MAY NEED ATTENTION FROM A MORE EXPERIENCED SOURCE.

LET US KNOW HOW IT GOES

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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Replied on July 10, 2012

You always take a pressure reading before doing any charging etc.You have to check the high and low pressures both the tv comercials and auto parts stores have thinking buy this can of charge and it will solve all your problems.But you have variables is the system actually low on charge?Or is it a pressure issue wiring issue high low pressure switch issue.Does it have a leak?If i put a can in is it now over charged and still wont work properly?The only way to tell how much is in the system is to have it recovered by a ac machine and the charge is weighed by the machine.A pressure reading doesnt tell you when its full i know it says it on the diyer charge hose gauges but its not dead on.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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