98Cobra A/C question

[MacDiesel]

i finally got freon into my A/C system and it blows cold air as it should. THis was yesturday. TOday on my way to work i noticed what looked like freon coming out of my air vents inside my car. does this mean that there is a leak, or what does this mean?

 

[ak_sn8k01]

Was the system completely empty or just need to a partial charge?

The freon coming out of the vents - is it oily or appear like dry/frosty air?

Oily = poss evap core leak
dry = system blockage

Turn off the a/c for awhile. After sometime turn in back on. Does it blow cold at first then begin to blow frost out the vents? More info please.

 

[MacDiesel]

it just took a partial charge. yes it blows cold air at first and then it blows frost out of the vents.

 

[ak_sn8k01]

Sounds like it's freezing up. Could be one of a few concerns. What are the gauge readings?

 

[Sharp99]

Leaky Freon

Freons are colorless and mostly odorless gasses at room temperature. It is more likely that the AC-discharge thermoststat is not working and what you are seeking is frost and water condensation from the vent. If you do suspect a Freon leak ask the service mechanic to put a UV-fluorescing dye into the Freon. When the mechanic (or you) check it the next day, any leaks will be real obvious under a black-light. Good luck.

Sharp99