Ben Miller wrote:
> Hello - I have a 2002 SE and the air conditioning has been out for the
> last week. I put off buying any 134a until tonight. I am assuming
> the low pressure ****t is on the line leading from the passenger side
> dashboard to the front of the engine to the compressor. The valve cap
> itself was marked "L", so I can only assume this was correct. At any
> rate, to my dismay, when I pressed on the valve stem, it seemed to
> dispense refrigerant freely and w/ good pressure.
>
> So the air blows, but I get no cold air. Does this sound like a
> condensor issue? Is this somethign you guys have experienced on this
> year/model?
>
> Thx,
>
> Ben
>
That's not a valid test. You can have still have pressure, but not
enough to keep the limit switch open. You need a guage to measure it.
Since you already have some R134, I'd put in 1/2 a can and see if the
compressor runs. If not, it's probably time to take it to a professional.
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