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by Summerstoohot
Fri Aug 02, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Car holds vacuum just fine but does not take refrigerant
Replies: 6
Views: 3271

Re: Car holds vacuum just fine but does not take refrigerant

A few points of discussion to start: --Did you replace the Accumulator? --Car holds vacuum, but did you evacuate the system for at least one hour before you attempted to charge it? --Did you use pure R-134a without any additives or sealer in it? --Did the new compressor come with any oil in it? --T...
by Summerstoohot
Fri Aug 02, 2024 1:01 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Car holds vacuum just fine but does not take refrigerant
Replies: 6
Views: 3271

Car holds vacuum just fine but does not take refrigerant

I tried searching on this topic but I keep getting an error, so I created a post to ask. I installed a new compressor without turning it and it doesn't seem to be engaging. I will be turning it to loosen any seals and then trying to recharge again. I was told at a shop that the car should take refri...