Recharing your AC 1995 or Newer with R134a

this is a simple guide to recharge your failing AC in your vehicle. most new cars can be recharged easily. what happens is over time the seals being to leak R134a its common for this to happen thats why after 5-10 yrs of your vehicles life that the ac slowly stops working efficiently. lets start off by checking the basics 1st. here is a video guide also Recharge AC R134A


Instructions

1. verify you vehicle has R134a (use google)
2. locate your underhood fuse block
3. look for AC related relays and fuses
4 verify the fuses and relays are good
5. locate your ac pump usually located at towards the bottom of your engine mounted on the side
6. make sure your ac pump is in tact as in the connectors and hoses are firmly connected
7. check your AC lines from the pump to the heat exhanger located in the front by the radiator. 
8. locate the LOW side Fill Port (usually these are close to the pump but use Google to locate the exact location)
9. Go to Wal-Mart and purchase a Can of R134a recharge for AC ( $20-$30) it should have a gauge and a hose attachment on it. Wal-Marts is usually the cheapest but you can go to the parts stores but expect to pay 10 to 20% more for the can.
10. once you are ready to begin use gloves and safety glasses
11. connect the hose from the can of ac recharge to the low side input for the AC
12. Start the Vehicle and turn the AC on and place the fan speed on HIGH
13. check the gauge on the can it should read below 25lbs in the system or less
14. hold the button on top of the AC recharge can while shaking it at the same time
15. you should notice the can getting cold and the ac pump starts to make some noise dont worry this is a good sign
16. the ac clutch on the compressor should have kicked on by now keep adding until you are in the BLUE range anywhere between 30-38lbs is fine
17. once you are within this range disconnect the AC recharge can
18. get in your Vehicle to verify you have working AC again


this process should be completed at least 1 every 3-5 yrs to ensure you have a properly working ac system. if you have recharged your system and you still dont have ac please read the following instructions



1. is the compressor clutch working (check the Relays and Fuses)
2. Verify the AC electric fan is working (check that relay and fuse also sometimes if the system cannot turn that fan it the system will not work at all its a fail safe circut)
3. the compressor clutch isnt engaging (AC Compressor is bad, you need to replace it)
4. have the dealership scan the vehicle to find the problem n to check it out pay the service fee and if the repair can be done by you. you will save alot of money if you can do the repair yourself.
5. leaky condenser (replace the condenser)
6. Leaky hoses (replace the hoses)
7. Faulty low pressure (replace the switch)
8. Faulty heat exchanger (in the front of the vehicle) replace it