A/C isnt working, can if be refilled?

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A/C isnt working, can it be refilled?

Hey,

Im thinking of buying a 94 Mustang GT.

Anyways the A/C doesnt work on it anymore. What would I have to do to get it working again?

Is it just a simple refill? If so which coolant does that year take? (Also I'm in Canada if that matters).

Or will I need a new compressor, etc....

Just want to see how much money it would cost to fix this.

Thanks

 

[The Green GT]

Well it depends on WHAT is wrong with it.

 

[gcomfx.com]

We use the newer and cheaper (lucky you) freon R134. You can buy it about anywhere. I would guess it'll cost you a bottle just to figure out what's wrong with it. Hopefully it's just a leak and you can change hoses, fix fittings, or whatever. If the pump doesn't kick on, then it'll be pricey.

 

[mo_dingo]

I would start by hooking up a vacuum pump to the system and see if holds a vacuum. If it does, bypass the LPS, then add r-134a to the low pressure side (drivers side) until the low side pressure is ~35psi, and enjoy the cool air!

My a/c leaks from both high/low side ports, so I have to plug them once I am done filling. Very common.
Scott

 

[Blackened302]

just curious: how are you plugging the leaks? i damaged my high-side hose during the engine swap and the coolant leaked out due to a hole/crack in the hose. i was hoping to plug them somehow (but i'm iffy because it's the high-pressure side) because the hose new is over $150...


to the original poster: after months of trying to fix the a/c myself, i would definately suggest you have it checked by a professional. i thought i had a leaky evap, but it turned out my compressor was bad. a new compressor and a refill meant cold a/c! too bad i damaged the high-pressure hose during my engine swap, though...

 

[gcomfx.com]

I would start by hooking up a vacuum pump to the system and see if holds a vacuum.

Yeah, that would be a better way.... I usually toss a can of freon at it with the dye in it. I don't have a vacuum pump to hook to it.