Does any one know how to recharge refrigerant on a 02 tl?? and how much it might need?

 

You need to first pressure test to see how much pressure you have. I dont have my manual here to tell me exactly how much it needs. It may be time to evacuate the system with a vacuum and recharge the whole system. (not something the average person can do without the equipment

 

You'll need to purchase a recharge kit which costs $20-$30, including the refrigerant can. The kit comes with a hose, pressure gauge, valve, and instructions. Normally, you'll only need 1 12oz. can. The kit is reusable, so in the future, you only have to buy the $10-$15 can.

First, run the engine, turn on the A/C and set the blower to max. Wait a few minutes, then connect the pressure gauge to the lo-pressure line. Compare your reading to the instructions. If pressure is below operating capacity, then you can recharge. With the hose attached to the line, remove the gauge, connect the valve to the hose, and attach the can to the valve and turn the can upside down. Turn the valve handle to pierce the can, then reverse the handle and you'll hear the refrigerant entering the A/C system. You do all this while the engine and A/C is running. You're done when you shake the can and it's empty or when it isn't ice cold anymore. At this point, your A/C vents should be blowing cold air. If not, confirm the pressure with the gauge again.

Make sure you read the instructions carefully. It's a 5 minute easy job, but if you don't feel confident, follow Kris's (sp?) advice and let a shop do it.
That and I think messin' around with R-134a as a home DIYer is against the law, so you didn't hear this from me.

 

Some states have banned home AC repairs while others allow it
If you can buy the cans at the parts store- your legal
AS LONG as not releasing freon to atmosphere- just adding freon is ok at home

 

thanks alot, that will help me out alot. yeah they do sell the bottles here in jersey.

 

hey where do i connect the hoses to?? where is the a/c hose in the car?

 

OK at this point I am going to ask you to put the freon down and back slowly away from the car- this is dangerous stuff in the wrong hands and you need help from a shop or another member near you
Who can go help this guy out please!!!!

 

For all others
the big hose is the low pressure side- look for a blue colored screw on cap-
looks like a big tire valve stem cap
smaller ac hose is extreme high pressure- never touch!

 

ive changed freon before on ac units on houses and factories, not on cars. i know it is dangerous due to high pressures and the gas. my ac isnt as cold as it used to be, the car was sitting for 7 months and it needs a recharge. i appreciate the warning though.

 

a buddy of mine who knows more about this will help me out today since i dont know much about car a/c, i will wait for someone who knows better. Thanks for the help.