vix_98_318ti
03-29-2006, 07:56 PM
Hello fellow Ti's,
I have a few questions about refilling my A/C on my 1998 ti. I bought this A/C kit from an auto parts that came with a R-134a and measuring gauge. As per the instructions, I connected the gauge to what I am assuming to be the "Low end connector" (located near the battery, up against the wall?-correct me if I am wrong) and I was getting a pressure reading (with AC On at least 2-3min Max) of about 25psi. According the instructions, anything between 25-40psi is normal OR full. Since I was at the low end of the reading, I decided to add my refrigerant (12oz) can. So after twisting on the can to the gauge and reconnecting it to the "low end connector" I started to release the fluid. I must have been at it for about 15-20 minutes but my pressure reading did move at all, but what was strange was that the can was getting cold, as if it was releasing the refrigerant. Any ideas why my pressure didn't change at all? Also, when I removed the connector I triggered the can to see if it was actually coming out of the can, but I only noticed air coming out, is that normal or what am I suppose to look for when you let the refrigerant escape while not connected? Should it be COLD Air? Liquid? Gas? Any ideas? Maybe the R-134a is no good? If anybody knows exactly where the Low end connector is and if I was doing the correct proceedure, I would appreciate it.
Thanks much
I have a few questions about refilling my A/C on my 1998 ti. I bought this A/C kit from an auto parts that came with a R-134a and measuring gauge. As per the instructions, I connected the gauge to what I am assuming to be the "Low end connector" (located near the battery, up against the wall?-correct me if I am wrong) and I was getting a pressure reading (with AC On at least 2-3min Max) of about 25psi. According the instructions, anything between 25-40psi is normal OR full. Since I was at the low end of the reading, I decided to add my refrigerant (12oz) can. So after twisting on the can to the gauge and reconnecting it to the "low end connector" I started to release the fluid. I must have been at it for about 15-20 minutes but my pressure reading did move at all, but what was strange was that the can was getting cold, as if it was releasing the refrigerant. Any ideas why my pressure didn't change at all? Also, when I removed the connector I triggered the can to see if it was actually coming out of the can, but I only noticed air coming out, is that normal or what am I suppose to look for when you let the refrigerant escape while not connected? Should it be COLD Air? Liquid? Gas? Any ideas? Maybe the R-134a is no good? If anybody knows exactly where the Low end connector is and if I was doing the correct proceedure, I would appreciate it.
Thanks much