A/C compressor not working?

Tiny
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Going to get the pigtail fixed by a freind that does that kind of thing.
High side shrader valve replaced and still leaks with the soap test.
Should I replace it again?
Thanks Ken
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Monday, April 28th, 2025 AT 10:26 AM
Tiny
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Sounds good, yes I would swap out the high side shrader valve you must have gotten a defective part the first time.
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Monday, April 28th, 2025 AT 11:09 AM
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A/C leaked out and I went to Firestone with a coupon for $10.00 and they advise this.
AIR CONDITIONING $1,388.77
218630 ACCUMULATOR 1 $119.99 0.00
NC4011A CONDENSER 1 $367.99 0.00
REMOVE & REPLACE CONDENSER 1 0.00 $249.60
55111 HOSE ASSY /DISCHARGE SUC 1 $343.99 0.00
REMOVE & REPLACE AIR COND HOSE - ONE 1 0.00 $115.20
ACCUMUATER LABOR 1 0.00 $192.00
A/C EVACUATE AND RECHARGE R134A CALIFORNIA $309.67
Symptom:
R134A PER OUNCE 32 $3.99 0.00
A/C SYSTEM DYE 1 $10.00
AIR CONDITIONING 134A SERVICE CALIFORNIA 1 Labor $171.99
Recommended Parts:$969.65
labor $728.79
Tax $94.54
Subtotal: 1,698.44
Total $1,792.98
I think I can do the job myself to save a lot of money.
Can you give advice Ken?
Thanks,
Charlie
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 AT 8:10 PM
Tiny
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Wow, it looks like they are replacing a lot of parts, I would use this guide can find the leak myself instead of such a large bill.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-leak-detection

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 AT 10:12 AM
Tiny
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Hello Ken,
Finally got the new hose assy /discharge suc (#55111),
New Condenser (#NC4011A) and
New Accumulator (#218630).
I want to replace the parts before it gets too hot oustide.
What is the best proceedure you have?
Thank you,
Charlie
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 AT 8:02 AM
Tiny
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Please start a new thread for each part you want to replace.
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Thursday, June 5th, 2025 AT 11:48 AM
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Ok
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Thursday, June 5th, 2025 AT 9:16 PM

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