How Do You Recharge The Air Conditioner In A Car?
• The blue connector is the low pressure sensing switch, it can be removed and jumped to start the compressor, making sure the compressor works. Determine if you have any refrigerant left in your system at all. To do this, you will need to fit a charging hose on the low pressure port, discussed later. Be sure to use eye protection. If your system is completely discharged, it may be contaminated with moisture, and charging will not give satisfactory results unless the source of the leak is found, repaired and the receiver dryer replaced. The open system must be repaired and purged using a vacuum pump to remove air and moisture. You will also want to add compressor oil if the system has been leaking. Evidence of oil leakage and measurement of oil left in a replaced compressor will be a guide as to how much oil to replace. • Threaded connections sometimes become loose and leak. Note, the aluminum cylinder is the accumulator. Check for any obvious leaks. If your system has lost sufficient
