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Old 07-12-2013, 05:14 PM
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okay, my 98 jeep is tripping me out. so the A/C doesnt work, it blows, however its all not cold.. I figured it was low and needed a recharge. go to walmart and get a 20.00 kit and try to recharge it r-134a. look up a DIY and hook it up to the low; now the gauge says some crazy psi of like 120. claims mechanical problems. okay the AC clutch appears to be working. can someone please assist me?
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How much you put in and is that running pressure ?
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How much you put in and is that running pressure ?
I didnt add any after seeing the dial on the gauge was red. so I turn the jeep on and checked the pressure it was still in the red. I didnt want to break anything without consulting with other jeep enthusiasts
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I didnt add any after seeing the dial on the gauge was red. so I turn the jeep on and checked the pressure it was still in the red. I didnt want to break anything without consulting with other jeep enthusiasts
What gauge you using ?
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What gauge you using ?

the one that is on r-134a kit from walmart
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Just add it. It looks like that in the beginning. It evens out.
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Seals are blown internally in compressor.

If you are 100% sure you put it on the low side.
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What is the gauge reading with the compressor running?
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Just add it. It looks like that in the beginning. It evens out.
I tried that its staying at 120 psi I didn't hear the clutch Engage.
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What is the gauge reading with the compressor running?
120 psi
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Seals are blown internally in compressor.

If you are 100% sure you put it on the low side.
I don't know I don't hear it the clutch engage.
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Picture picture 120 the can would blow up...
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Where you at in florida?
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