Thanks for the advice fellas. I got a recharge kit and did it this
afternoon. Drove around for a hour and tested it again. Added maybe
4 or 5 more ounces and it is cold as ice.

Those 100 degree days shouldn't have me down now.

Thanks again,

Jeff


On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 18:20:53 -0500, "DougW"
<post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:

>Robb S via CarKB.com did pass the time by typing:
>> I have NEVER been able to recharge a system completely without the compressor
>> running.....
>
>And you never will. That's why the charging instructions always say to have
>the AC on max and the low side switch bypassed if required to turn on the compressor.
>
>>....and Bill is right, the compressor is off via the low pressure
>> switch, until some gas is introduced, and brings the pressure up, then the
>> compressor aids in pulling the refrigerant into the system via the suctions
>> side of the compressor.
>
>That's why you bypass the low side switch with a jumper wire when starting
>from a low or zero charge.
>
>> And, I would NEVER add any extra oil to the system
>> on a recharge, unless you KNEW you lost a significant amount of oil.....
>> You'll end up slugging your compressor with liquid oil.....
>
>Agreed. The only time you should add oil is when you replace the accumulator.
>There is no easy way of testing oil level.

 

Thanks for the advice fellas. I got a recharge kit and did it this
afternoon. Drove around for a hour and tested it again. Added maybe
4 or 5 more ounces and it is cold as ice.

Those 100 degree days shouldn't have me down now.

Thanks again,

Jeff


On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 18:20:53 -0500, "DougW"
<post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:

>Robb S via CarKB.com did pass the time by typing:
>> I have NEVER been able to recharge a system completely without the compressor
>> running.....
>
>And you never will. That's why the charging instructions always say to have
>the AC on max and the low side switch bypassed if required to turn on the compressor.
>
>>....and Bill is right, the compressor is off via the low pressure
>> switch, until some gas is introduced, and brings the pressure up, then the
>> compressor aids in pulling the refrigerant into the system via the suctions
>> side of the compressor.
>
>That's why you bypass the low side switch with a jumper wire when starting
>from a low or zero charge.
>
>> And, I would NEVER add any extra oil to the system
>> on a recharge, unless you KNEW you lost a significant amount of oil.....
>> You'll end up slugging your compressor with liquid oil.....
>
>Agreed. The only time you should add oil is when you replace the accumulator.
>There is no easy way of testing oil level.

 

Thanks for the advice fellas. I got a recharge kit and did it this
afternoon. Drove around for a hour and tested it again. Added maybe
4 or 5 more ounces and it is cold as ice.

Those 100 degree days shouldn't have me down now.

Thanks again,

Jeff


On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 18:20:53 -0500, "DougW"
<post.replies@invalid.address> wrote:

>Robb S via CarKB.com did pass the time by typing:
>> I have NEVER been able to recharge a system completely without the compressor
>> running.....
>
>And you never will. That's why the charging instructions always say to have
>the AC on max and the low side switch bypassed if required to turn on the compressor.
>
>>....and Bill is right, the compressor is off via the low pressure
>> switch, until some gas is introduced, and brings the pressure up, then the
>> compressor aids in pulling the refrigerant into the system via the suctions
>> side of the compressor.
>
>That's why you bypass the low side switch with a jumper wire when starting
>from a low or zero charge.
>
>> And, I would NEVER add any extra oil to the system
>> on a recharge, unless you KNEW you lost a significant amount of oil.....
>> You'll end up slugging your compressor with liquid oil.....
>
>Agreed. The only time you should add oil is when you replace the accumulator.
>There is no easy way of testing oil level.

 

bypass that lowside switch on a unit (besides an automotive one) while it's
in a vacuum and bring the compressor on......you'll be buying a new
compressor.....


DougW wrote:
>Robb S via CarKB.com did pass the time by typing:
>> I have NEVER been able to recharge a system completely without the compressor
>> running.....
>
>And you never will. That's why the charging instructions always say to have
>the AC on max and the low side switch bypassed if required to turn on the compressor.
>
>>....and Bill is right, the compressor is off via the low pressure
>> switch, until some gas is introduced, and brings the pressure up, then the
>> compressor aids in pulling the refrigerant into the system via the suctions
>> side of the compressor.
>
>That's why you bypass the low side switch with a jumper wire when starting
>from a low or zero charge.
>
>> And, I would NEVER add any extra oil to the system
>> on a recharge, unless you KNEW you lost a significant amount of oil.....
>> You'll end up slugging your compressor with liquid oil.....
>
>Agreed. The only time you should add oil is when you replace the accumulator.
>There is no easy way of testing oil level.
>


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bypass that lowside switch on a unit (besides an automotive one) while it's
in a vacuum and bring the compressor on......you'll be buying a new
compressor.....


DougW wrote:
>Robb S via CarKB.com did pass the time by typing:
>> I have NEVER been able to recharge a system completely without the compressor
>> running.....
>
>And you never will. That's why the charging instructions always say to have
>the AC on max and the low side switch bypassed if required to turn on the compressor.
>
>>....and Bill is right, the compressor is off via the low pressure
>> switch, until some gas is introduced, and brings the pressure up, then the
>> compressor aids in pulling the refrigerant into the system via the suctions
>> side of the compressor.
>
>That's why you bypass the low side switch with a jumper wire when starting
>from a low or zero charge.
>
>> And, I would NEVER add any extra oil to the system
>> on a recharge, unless you KNEW you lost a significant amount of oil.....
>> You'll end up slugging your compressor with liquid oil.....
>
>Agreed. The only time you should add oil is when you replace the accumulator.
>There is no easy way of testing oil level.
>


--
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http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200508/1

 

bypass that lowside switch on a unit (besides an automotive one) while it's
in a vacuum and bring the compressor on......you'll be buying a new
compressor.....


DougW wrote:
>Robb S via CarKB.com did pass the time by typing:
>> I have NEVER been able to recharge a system completely without the compressor
>> running.....
>
>And you never will. That's why the charging instructions always say to have
>the AC on max and the low side switch bypassed if required to turn on the compressor.
>
>>....and Bill is right, the compressor is off via the low pressure
>> switch, until some gas is introduced, and brings the pressure up, then the
>> compressor aids in pulling the refrigerant into the system via the suctions
>> side of the compressor.
>
>That's why you bypass the low side switch with a jumper wire when starting
>from a low or zero charge.
>
>> And, I would NEVER add any extra oil to the system
>> on a recharge, unless you KNEW you lost a significant amount of oil.....
>> You'll end up slugging your compressor with liquid oil.....
>
>Agreed. The only time you should add oil is when you replace the accumulator.
>There is no easy way of testing oil level.
>


--
Message posted via CarKB.com
http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200508/1

 

bypass that lowside switch on a unit (besides an automotive one) while it's
in a vacuum and bring the compressor on......you'll be buying a new
compressor.....


DougW wrote:
>Robb S via CarKB.com did pass the time by typing:
>> I have NEVER been able to recharge a system completely without the compressor
>> running.....
>
>And you never will. That's why the charging instructions always say to have
>the AC on max and the low side switch bypassed if required to turn on the compressor.
>
>>....and Bill is right, the compressor is off via the low pressure
>> switch, until some gas is introduced, and brings the pressure up, then the
>> compressor aids in pulling the refrigerant into the system via the suctions
>> side of the compressor.
>
>That's why you bypass the low side switch with a jumper wire when starting
>from a low or zero charge.
>
>> And, I would NEVER add any extra oil to the system
>> on a recharge, unless you KNEW you lost a significant amount of oil.....
>> You'll end up slugging your compressor with liquid oil.....
>
>Agreed. The only time you should add oil is when you replace the accumulator.
>There is no easy way of testing oil level.
>


--
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http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200508/1

 

"Once a year I had to give it another can."

In case you haven't figured this out yet, you have a leak that should be
fixed. After I got tired of giving it a can every year, I bit the bullet,
and bought a compressor, hoses, and an O-ring kit. I haven't added a can in
over two years now.

Earle

"mikl" <mikltaz1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:n_udnVdEacXLDmPfRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> when I needed to redo the ac on my 90 xj, I just had the system vacuumed
out
> and made sure it stayed on vacuum. then I picked up one of those
conversion
> kits at AutoZone and put the connectors on. they only go on one way.
after
> that was done, I connected up the can of 134a and started the engine with
> the ac on and started to fill it. I kept an eye on the pressure (gage
also
> available at AutoZone). Pretty soon I had 45 degrees at the vents in the
> dash and was good to go. Once a year I had to give it another can. Other
> than that it was working just fine.
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42FE72CF.F82113C7@***.net...
> > Hi Jeff,
> > We fill the low pressure side which is the line coming from the
> > dash to the compressor, A/C running. Keep the can upright so as not
> > allow liquid to hydro lock and break the compressor. Explained in detail
> > at: http://members.tripod.com/~jbabs714/autoac.htm
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello all,
> >>
> >> Can anyone instruct me or point me to a website that can give me
> >> pointers on recharging the AC system in my Sport? I've read that it
> >> uses the R132a that you can buy just about anywhere. However, I'm not
> >> sure how to do the recharge.
> >>
> >> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Jeff
>
>

 

"Once a year I had to give it another can."

In case you haven't figured this out yet, you have a leak that should be
fixed. After I got tired of giving it a can every year, I bit the bullet,
and bought a compressor, hoses, and an O-ring kit. I haven't added a can in
over two years now.

Earle

"mikl" <mikltaz1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:n_udnVdEacXLDmPfRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> when I needed to redo the ac on my 90 xj, I just had the system vacuumed
out
> and made sure it stayed on vacuum. then I picked up one of those
conversion
> kits at AutoZone and put the connectors on. they only go on one way.
after
> that was done, I connected up the can of 134a and started the engine with
> the ac on and started to fill it. I kept an eye on the pressure (gage
also
> available at AutoZone). Pretty soon I had 45 degrees at the vents in the
> dash and was good to go. Once a year I had to give it another can. Other
> than that it was working just fine.
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42FE72CF.F82113C7@***.net...
> > Hi Jeff,
> > We fill the low pressure side which is the line coming from the
> > dash to the compressor, A/C running. Keep the can upright so as not
> > allow liquid to hydro lock and break the compressor. Explained in detail
> > at: http://members.tripod.com/~jbabs714/autoac.htm
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello all,
> >>
> >> Can anyone instruct me or point me to a website that can give me
> >> pointers on recharging the AC system in my Sport? I've read that it
> >> uses the R132a that you can buy just about anywhere. However, I'm not
> >> sure how to do the recharge.
> >>
> >> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Jeff
>
>

 

"Once a year I had to give it another can."

In case you haven't figured this out yet, you have a leak that should be
fixed. After I got tired of giving it a can every year, I bit the bullet,
and bought a compressor, hoses, and an O-ring kit. I haven't added a can in
over two years now.

Earle

"mikl" <mikltaz1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:n_udnVdEacXLDmPfRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> when I needed to redo the ac on my 90 xj, I just had the system vacuumed
out
> and made sure it stayed on vacuum. then I picked up one of those
conversion
> kits at AutoZone and put the connectors on. they only go on one way.
after
> that was done, I connected up the can of 134a and started the engine with
> the ac on and started to fill it. I kept an eye on the pressure (gage
also
> available at AutoZone). Pretty soon I had 45 degrees at the vents in the
> dash and was good to go. Once a year I had to give it another can. Other
> than that it was working just fine.
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42FE72CF.F82113C7@***.net...
> > Hi Jeff,
> > We fill the low pressure side which is the line coming from the
> > dash to the compressor, A/C running. Keep the can upright so as not
> > allow liquid to hydro lock and break the compressor. Explained in detail
> > at: http://members.tripod.com/~jbabs714/autoac.htm
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello all,
> >>
> >> Can anyone instruct me or point me to a website that can give me
> >> pointers on recharging the AC system in my Sport? I've read that it
> >> uses the R132a that you can buy just about anywhere. However, I'm not
> >> sure how to do the recharge.
> >>
> >> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Jeff
>
>