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The Shop => Under the Hood & HVAC => Topic started by: jamesdel on July 10, 2011, 12:49:31 PM

Title: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: jamesdel on July 10, 2011, 12:49:31 PM
well bypassed the heater core replaces the drier . the compresser has stopped growling. and there is a little cool air blowing now , not freezing by any means but cool. any other ideas ??
Thanks
Jim
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: thereverendbill on July 10, 2011, 01:29:08 PM
have you put enough refrigerant in the system?
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: jamesdel on July 10, 2011, 01:48:15 PM
not sure how much it needs but have put two cans it . That shoud at least get something cool shouldnt it ? Dont want to over fill :) Guess i should add that is two 12 OZ cans sorry !:)

Jim
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: Sunny on July 10, 2011, 07:51:18 PM
You didn't add it while it was off, did you?
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: jamesdel on July 10, 2011, 09:59:16 PM
Nope while it was running and the AC was on . It sucked it out of the can well, just no cold air comming out. Really stinks if its gonna stay this warm .:(
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: Smitch on July 10, 2011, 10:06:23 PM
Here in eastern Canada the temperature hasn't hit ninety yet!  Come on up!! ;D
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: thereverendbill on July 10, 2011, 10:29:40 PM
I don't know off hand how much refrigerant is needed but 1.5 pounds might be a little light (I only have newer cars to compare to and they norminally take 1.85 pounds to fill)  The thing that is needed is how much capacity the A/C system in an eagle has
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: Smitch on July 10, 2011, 10:50:47 PM
TSM says 2 pounds.
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: thereverendbill on July 10, 2011, 10:54:53 PM
Quote from: Smitch on July 10, 2011, 10:50:47 PM
TSM says 2 pounds.

then the system would need another 8 ounces to be full
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: mudkicker715 on July 11, 2011, 03:01:17 AM
Just look in the sight glass on the line. When you see no bubbles its full.
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: jamesdel on July 11, 2011, 04:36:42 AM
Smitch I haven't been up north in years , I would love to but think the commute might be  a killer ! And thanks for the info !
Therevendbill again thanks for the info your a great help !
Casper I have already put 8 OZ of PAG oil in the system It had been sitting for 7 years and needs some TLC but it is coming along nicely ! Thanks for your input :)
Mudkicker never noticed a sight glass on either line . Which one would it be on, High pressure or low ? And again thanks for the input.
Jim
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: mudkicker715 on July 11, 2011, 05:41:35 AM
Low pressure so coming out of the condensor. Right near it kind of hiding drivers side.
Title: Re: better but still no cold air !!!
Post by: jamesdel on July 11, 2011, 07:43:10 PM
Thanks mudkicker! but its a little over a hundred out there right now , Think I will wait a bit and check !