How To Recharge an AC System - EricTheCarGuy
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Finding leaks video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95RdGLFIbL8
Basics of AC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w17DpGCcRj8
AC Performance Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU_A4wNuHXI
AC pressures: http://www.aircondition.com/tech/questions/82/
AC pressures 2: http://www.idqusa.com/faqs.php?faq=74&faq_id=74&category_id=18
As I said in the video you need to be responsible when dealing with refrigerant, also in some locations it's not legal for you to perform your own AC work so keep that in mind and observe your local laws.
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auto ac diagnosis
Mitsubishi Montero Sport. 2001. AC works well until the belt breaks. with gauges applied. High side trips compressor off at 350. When rpms are raised, belt slips. My guess, the orifice is partially blocked.(update 8/4/2011) parts ordered, I will be replacing it.
Update 8/6/2011
system had too much oil. I allowed the oil to blow out and slowly recharged the system. Working great.
did not replace orifice.
AC Pressure Gauges
AC pressure gauges as the compressor cycles back on after cycling off due to too much pressure...too much R134a.
How To Find and Repair AC Leaks - EricTheCarGuy
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How To Recharge an AC System: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lglPJuBXVeE
Basics of AC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w17DpGCcRj8
AC Performance Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU_A4wNuHXI
I suppose this has been a long time coming but for me I wanted to make sure that I made a video that would be useful to you as well as emphasized the importance of good practices when working with AC. Keep in mind refrigerant is a CFC meaning that it pretty much kills the ozone layer and if you don't respect that you WILL cause environmental damage even a little adds up so please follow the precautions in this video when working on an AC system. The other thing about AC is that it involves a lot more than just shooting a can of refrigerant into the system when it's not working right there are many systems that come into play that you need to consider such as; the health of the cooling system, cooling fan operation, the mechanical operation of the components of the system, the operation of the HVAC inside the dash, and the electronics so keep in mind if you're having a problem with your AC it could be much more than just a simple leak. I'll get off my soap box now.
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Part 2. How to properly charge an auto AC R134a refrigerant air conditioning system.
Part 2 of "How to properly charge up an auto R134a AC system" using pressure gauge and off the shelf 12 ounce R134a refrigerant.
Note about charging Liquid (can upside down) versus Vapor (can right side up):
The freon can should be upright so that refrigerant "vapor" is drawn into the low side. Remember that the Low side, also known as the suction side, normally operates as a "Low Pressure Vapor" state that is drawn directly into the compressor. You don't want to "slug" the compressor by inverting the can and adding freon in the liquid state. A caveat to the above statement is that sometimes it may be necessary to invert the FIRST can(initial charge) for a few seconds at a time to "prime" the system with freon so that the compressor will engage. But you should never charge an AC system with pure liquid refrigerant. The compressors job is to "compress" refrigerant vapor coming from the Low side. The compressor is not designed to compress liquid and can be damaged if too much liquid is put into the low side.
AC compressor clutch replacement
General procedure to remove and reinstall a/c compressor clutches. For compressor tools and parts visit our website at www.centuryautoair.com.
How to Evacuate AC System
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To evacuate the ac system have both of the couplers installed and both of the valves completely open. The low side gauge should start to draw a vacuum. You should leave the vacuum on for 30 minutes to an hour. You can recharge the system after you've pulled the vacuum on the ac system.
AC System Basics - EricTheCarGuy
This is a kind of video response to a question I got from RadicalComedy about servicing her AC system. Keep in mind that this is a very basic overview of the components and operation of the AC system. In future installments I plan to get more in depth about the operation and function of these parts but for now I think 6 minutes of your time is enough.
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Blowout! Understanding A/C Diagnostic Strategies & Repairs
In todays vehicles, comfort is one of the most important features and with the push of a button our A/C system provides as much comfort as we would get at home. AVI takes you back to the basics to help you understand the A/C system and components and how to diagnose and repair them. Check it out at http://www.auto-video.com/blowout-understanding-diagnostic-strategies-repairs-p-36.html
air condition repair
step by step instructions on how to charge a air condition on a car
Charging your R134a AC System
This is a short video to show you how to simply and easily charge your R134a based AC system. In this example I'm using my 2002 Ford Explorer. You can read more on this at http://www.theymightberacing.com
AC Repair and AC Systems - AutoZone Car Care
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ACjob/auto-air-conditioning-service.jsp
In the first installment of the AutoZone Complete Car Care - AC Repair Series, Bruce Bonebrake provides an explanation of the major auto AC components and how they work.
Get everything you need to do the job right at http://www.autozone.com
