how to recharge my a/c?

mud4blud · 07-23-2003, 12:44 PM

It just quit blowing cold air, so I need to know how to recharge my air conditioning. Do I have to buy the whole recharge kit, or can I just get some refrigerant?......what kind? I also nee some basic instructions on how to do this if possible.

thanks, scott

jeepinkg · 07-23-2003, 01:09 PM

A/C JEEP whats wrong with that picture

I'd say just take it and hvae it done because the kits they try and sell are not worth a sh**. to get it full re-charged with r12 or depending on your year it maybe 134-A i think either way its freon and takes usually about 1 to 2 pounds to completly fill so just go somewhere and have them charge your a/c system its not that expensive.

mud4blud · 07-23-2003, 01:38 PM

Where's a good place to take it? Will a Full service gas station be able to handle it? There's one around the corner.
Thanks for the headsup jeepinkg.

scott

mud4blud · 07-23-2003, 01:41 PM

As for having a/c in a jeep, I'm 17 and dates don't exactly like hot vehicles. my first car didn't have it and one mississippi summer without it is enough for me. I don't see anything wrong with being comfortable while driving any type of vehicle.

scott

jeepinkg · 07-23-2003, 01:45 PM

I was just giving you a hard time i wish mine had it at times... as for taking to to a full service gas station unless the do auto repairs i would doubt that they have the machine to do it. Try a few of the local body shops or mechancis they should be able to do it for you. and you can take a look under the automotative section in the phonebook jiffy lube or pep boys may have it. If nothing else take it to the dealer but probably will charge you a whole lot more than anywhere else would

happyjeep · 07-23-2003, 02:40 PM

Around here, a charge runs ~$100. You can buy the recharge kit and all the refrigerant you need for under $50. It is stupid-simple, and comes with good directions. But be SURE that's the problem. Might wanna ask 'em at the 'Zone or wherever you go if they can put a guage on it first....

sarge41 · 03-09-2011, 08:17 AM

i have to do the same thing to my 99 sahara. ive got the gauges. hopefully i can get to it this afternoon. weather permitting. im in west hattiesburg.off of 98 and king road. hopefully it goes well.

chris142 · 03-09-2011, 09:09 AM

Just because it does not blow cold does not mean that it's low on refrigerant. It could have a bad high or low pressure switch, bad coil etc.

Griff97 · 03-09-2011, 09:37 AM

^what he said. Don't go putting refrigerant in a system until you know what the pressures are. If you are low on refrigerant, you have a leak and should fix it if possible.

07-23-2003, 01:09 PM	#2
jeepinkg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: King George Posts: 96 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	A/C JEEP whats wrong with that picture I'd say just take it and hvae it done because the kits they try and sell are not worth a sh**. to get it full re-charged with r12 or depending on your year it maybe 134-A i think either way its freon and takes usually about 1 to 2 pounds to completly fill so just go somewhere and have them charge your a/c system its not that expensive. __________________ 95 YJ 2in body, TJ flares,32's, detriot true trac up front, powertrax no slip rear, mile marker winch, and more current projects 400 big block, ford 9, dana 60, and some more lift

07-23-2003, 01:45 PM	#5
jeepinkg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: King George Posts: 96 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I was just giving you a hard time i wish mine had it at times... as for taking to to a full service gas station unless the do auto repairs i would doubt that they have the machine to do it. Try a few of the local body shops or mechancis they should be able to do it for you. and you can take a look under the automotative section in the phonebook jiffy lube or pep boys may have it. If nothing else take it to the dealer but probably will charge you a whole lot more than anywhere else would __________________ 95 YJ 2in body, TJ flares,32's, detriot true trac up front, powertrax no slip rear, mile marker winch, and more current projects 400 big block, ford 9, dana 60, and some more lift

07-23-2003, 01:38 PM	#3
mud4blud Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 404 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Where's a good place to take it? Will a Full service gas station be able to handle it? There's one around the corner. Thanks for the headsup jeepinkg. scott

07-23-2003, 01:41 PM	#4
mud4blud Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 404 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	As for having a/c in a jeep, I'm 17 and dates don't exactly like hot vehicles. my first car didn't have it and one mississippi summer without it is enough for me. I don't see anything wrong with being comfortable while driving any type of vehicle. scott

07-23-2003, 02:40 PM	#6
happyjeep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skulltown, USA Posts: 12 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Around here, a charge runs ~$100. You can buy the recharge kit and all the refrigerant you need for under $50. It is stupid-simple, and comes with good directions. But be SURE that's the problem. Might wanna ask 'em at the 'Zone or wherever you go if they can put a guage on it first....