A/C port location

Tiny
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Need to find location of port to charge A/C.
Friday, April 19th, 2019 AT 5:39 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Hello and welcome to 2CarPros.
The low side port is the one in the larger line in the system. Should be near the firewall if I remember correctly. The high side port is up front near the hood latch. Why do you think that a low charge is the problem? It's possible but if the system is already charged you could cause a dangerous situation. Do you have a gauge set to test the pressures and allow you to vacuum the system down if it is empty?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system
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Friday, April 19th, 2019 AT 6:43 PM
Tiny
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Yes I do have a gauge.
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Friday, April 19th, 2019 AT 7:53 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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What do the high and low pressures read if you just put the gauge set on? Is the compressor clutch cycling at all?
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Saturday, April 20th, 2019 AT 5:51 AM
Tiny
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Yes.
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Saturday, April 20th, 2019 AT 7:20 AM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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With the clutch cycling I would check the pressures before adding anything. What is the reason for adding? No AC in the car or?
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Saturday, April 20th, 2019 AT 8:43 AM
Tiny
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Blows just not very cold.
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Saturday, April 20th, 2019 AT 11:17 AM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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That could be a low charge but it could also be a blend door not sealing fully. I would put the gauge set on and get the running pressures. Then go from there.
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Saturday, April 20th, 2019 AT 2:10 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks.
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Saturday, April 20th, 2019 AT 4:13 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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STEVE W. Is one of our best! Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Monday, April 22nd, 2019 AT 4:53 PM
Tiny
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Sure will.
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 AT 1:06 AM

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