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Air Conditioner
This may have been covered before, but I can't find what I need. My air is starting to get warm. I think it just needs a recharge. I have a 95 so it is R-134A. The low side connector has a smooth outer edge with no threads. The kits sold at Pep Boys and elsewhere don't fit on the low side connector to hook up the hose to add refrigerant. Is there a kit somewhere that fits or an adapter that I could use. In other words, how can I charge the system myself without paying someone $120 for a little bit of refrigerant. Thanks everyone.
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Michael 1994 Barcelona Red SVX-LSI Two-owner:169K 1995 Emerald Green SVX L AWD #80 - Custom intake w/cone filter 99K with killer stereo system 2002 Acura MDX-Touring Edition w/navigation 2008 Toyota Prius 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL |
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Are you sure you got the right kit??
It sounds like the kit is for an R12 setup.
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I think you're looking at either a) the wrong kit, or b) the wrong side of the hose in the kit.
One end of the hose has a quick release fitting that goes to the car - it should not be threaded, and neither should the car. The other end is threaded to go to the part that pierces the 134 can. |
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The end on an R12 system looks just like a tire valve. The end I have on my R134 kit (yet to be installed) looks like an inverted tire valve (threads on the inside) with a quick connector like setup on the outside.
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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I've charged cars before with the R-12 system,s and the kit screwed on to the fitti9ngs. All of the kits they had were either for the conversion of R-12 to 134 or for 134. None were of the quick release variety. I know which end connects to the can and which to the low side on the car. I just wondered when they switched to R-134a if there was a different kind of connector used on the SVX. If anyone has a kit, could they supply the brand name. I really want to do this myself and as soon aspossible since it is really starting to warm up out there.
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Michael 1994 Barcelona Red SVX-LSI Two-owner:169K 1995 Emerald Green SVX L AWD #80 - Custom intake w/cone filter 99K with killer stereo system 2002 Acura MDX-Touring Edition w/navigation 2008 Toyota Prius 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL |
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Here's a pic of my connector...
(excuse my cheap camera's lack of macro focus)
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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Thanks Earthworm (david)
Is this the connector that is already on your car or is this an adapter kit for the hose to connect the can of refrigerant?
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Michael 1994 Barcelona Red SVX-LSI Two-owner:169K 1995 Emerald Green SVX L AWD #80 - Custom intake w/cone filter 99K with killer stereo system 2002 Acura MDX-Touring Edition w/navigation 2008 Toyota Prius 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL |
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That's not on my car (yet). It's part of the r134 retrofit kit I got from Subaru.
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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Thanks for the picture, Lee. I wasn't upset, just frustrated. I saw your kit at my local Pep Boys. I'll try it and let you know. Thanks again for the help.
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Michael 1994 Barcelona Red SVX-LSI Two-owner:169K 1995 Emerald Green SVX L AWD #80 - Custom intake w/cone filter 99K with killer stereo system 2002 Acura MDX-Touring Edition w/navigation 2008 Toyota Prius 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL |
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