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Air Conditioner Compressor Replacement Procedure To Replace Vehicle A/C Compressor Helpful Information Before attempting to replace an air conditioning compressor there is refrigerant inside the air conditioning system is under high pressure and should not be released directly into the atmosphere. The refrigerant is expensive and recyclable. Recovery of the refrigerant should be done with a recovery/recycling/charging station. Once finished with the compressor replacement, you can re-use the old refrigerant using the same charging station. AC Refrigerant Recovery Machine Best Practices When charging the system be sure to replace the same amount of oil that was removed during the refrigerant recovery process. Charge system with the manufacturers recommended amount of refrigerant. Use refrigerant leak detector to make sure no refrigerant leaks are present. If the air conditioner is weak or not working at all follow this link to repair-  Air Conditioner Not Work...

Air Conditioner Recharge CAR A/C RE-CHARGE Helpful Information There are two separate occasions that an air conditioner system needs to be recharged. The first is a normal condition of residual seepage where a simple recharge of refrigerant is needed. The second occasion is when an AC repair has been performed such as replacing a leaky compressor, condenser or evaporator. Once the system has been opened it must be held under vacuum for a period of time (usually 30 minutes) to remove moisture that was allowed into the system when normal atmosphere enters in place of the Freon (refrigerant). Car air conditioner systems have a mixture of refrigerant and oil to keep the air conditioning compressor lubricated and operating properly. If repairs involve replacing the compressor or any other major components such as the evaporator or condenser system oil must be considered. Though measuring the (peg) oil (synthetic) is difficult because its spread throughout the system an estimat...

Air Conditioner Repair Automobile Air Conditioner Not Working Or Running But Very Slow A/c Runs Weak In Car Helpful Information When an air conditioner system stops working it basically means one of four things has occurred. The compressor is not working, the system cannot exchange heat, the blend doors inside the climate air control plenum are not working or the blower motor is not working. Best Practices Service your A/C system about every two years. Activate your air conditioner system periodically to keep components lubricated. Step by step repair guide on how to fix an automotive air conditioner. This article pertains to most vehicles. Difficulty Scale: 3 of 10 Tools and Supplies Needed Air conditioner recharge kit or gauge set Circuit test light Protective eyewear and clothing Flashlight Begin by parking the car on level ground with the emergency brake set, engine cool. Step 1  - With the engine "ON" and the AC turned to the col...