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ac refridgerent is not going into the system!

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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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Default ac refridgerent is not going into the system!

for some reason the refridgerent wont go into the ac system! not even a drop! can you guys please tell me why! thanks!!!!
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 04:19 AM
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Areu running the compressor while trying to put Freon in? Also, your expansion valve could be stuck.

Need more info like generation/year, miles, etc...
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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Default Re: ac refridgerent is not going into the system!

o sorry! its a 1993 honda accord ex with 150 000 miles on it! I had the ac on, on ful blast and the car was running! and nothing is wrong with the expansion port, I already checked that! do u think the condenser is leaking???
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Default Re: ac refridgerent is not going into the system!

Just a thought, did you back off the screwin handle after you puntured the can ?/
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Default Re: ac refridgerent is not going into the system!

ya I did puncture the can!
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Default Re: ac refridgerent is not going into the system!

Check for pressure on the low side.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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Default Re: ac refridgerent is not going into the system!

what do you mean check for pressure on the low side? and could a leaking condenser be the reason why its not filling up with refridgerent, maybe because their is now vacuem?? could that be the reason??
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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When you backed off after you puntured the can, did the can get cold ?
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Default Re: ac refridgerent is not going into the system!

no it did not get cold, i put i upside down to and nothing! im thinking there is a leak in the condenser, thats probably why its not filling up! what do you guys think?
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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Default Re: ac refridgerent is not going into the system!

the can will get cold if the refigerant is leaving the can.

IS YOUR COMPRESSOR RUNNING

Systems that are low will not cycle the compressor at all and you will need to jump it
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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Default Re: ac refridgerent is not going into the system!

Even if you had a leak in condenser the can would feel cold as it emptied . do not hold can upside down it will empty liquid into the system. Either your compressor is not kicking in or ,you havent got it got the can hooked up right.after you turn in to puncture
the can you have to back out the handle to let the refrigerant enter the system
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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ya i did take back of the handle! im guessing the compressor is not working!
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 03:44 AM
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Sounds like a bad compressor.
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