My A/C
 

I own a '92 accord LX and the A/C needs to be recharged. The parts work fine it just doesn't blow cold air. Since it's pretty old do I have to upgrade the whole system or can the system simply be recharged?

I would definately have it converted to R-134A from R12. All you need to do is change the fittings and the compressor oil. R-134A refrigerant is much cheaper than R-12.
Also if the system has completely discharged you will need to have the shop place it under a vaccum and replace the receiver drier to get rid of some of the contaminates.

Re: My A/C (rmills999)
 

before you recharge, have the system evaculated and vaccum tested (make sure it can hold a vaccum for at least 4 hours) if it passes, then recharge with proper amt of r134a and pag oil. Should also have the disscant replaced as well (usually called the receiver/dryer)

Also be aware that R134a is not as effective as r12 and you will have to charge to 90% capacaity. R134a also does not have the reserve capacity or sunload capacity that r12 does...

Re: My A/C (YeuEmMaiMai)
 

I had mine converted and recharged yesterday. I dont think he replaced the evaporator but I can tell you it freezes my balls off now! https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: My A/C (EASY101)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EASY101 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I had mine converted and recharged yesterday. I dont think he replaced the evaporator but I can tell you it freezes my balls off now! https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>

Lol! Can't argue with that!

If you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay for all that?

Re: My A/C (rmills999)
 

Well he agreed to repair and recharge the a/c (in writing) when I was negotiating to buy the car from him. (He's a small dealer/repair shop) So I didnt pay for anything but the car.

Re: My A/C (rmills999)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rmills999 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Lol! Can't argue with that!

If you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay for all that?</TD></TR></TABLE>

less than a hundred bucks, i was going to do that for my beater 89 legend and then some dumbarse at kragen put some left over r12 in a can in the "sale" section.

it was like two years ago, which make it very very illegal to sell r12 over the counter. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emwink.gif

best 12 dollar i spent