1994 Nissan Pathfinder air conditioner cap blew off

1994 NISSAN PATHFINDER

28,899 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

PARKAY038

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while i was cleaning out my car i heard a pop then a hissing sound like air escaping. the guy in front of me thought he blew out his tire while putting air in it. the guy popped my hood and told me it was the air conditioner,the cap blew off. HELP

Aug 1, 2009 at 8:21 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

The valve under the cap has failed and by now you have lost all your refrigerant, the valve is not expensive and you will be up for a re gas and leak test.

mark (mhpautos)

Aug 1, 2009 at 9:07 PM

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