Air con query
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I'd suggest finding a better shop. I've never heard of an AC system that wouldn't "accept a charge".
I'm assuming (Danger! Danger!) they did a full vacuum evacuation first. With the system still under a strong vacuum, a canister of pressurized refrigerant is connected. Due to the strong pressure differential, the refrigerant should rush right in. As more refrigerant is introduced, the pressure differential decreases, so you have to start the engine and run the compressor to draw in the last amount. But initially, it's all done via pressure differential.
Two likely culprits:
1) Something is wrong with the shop's charging equipment, such as a stuck valve. If they can't figure that out, please try another shop.
2) The charging port on the car is at fault, perhaps allowing vacuum to flow out in one direction, but no refrigerant can travel back in. That's a very simple failure, as the charging port is very similar to the valve stem on a tire, and easily replaced. Once again, if they can't figure that out, please try another shop.
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I'd suggest finding a better shop. I've never heard of an AC system that wouldn't "accept a charge".
I'm assuming (Danger! Danger!) they did a full vacuum evacuation first. With the system still under a strong vacuum, a canister of pressurized refrigerant is connected. Due to the strong pressure differential, the refrigerant should rush right in. As more refrigerant is introduced, the pressure differential decreases, so you have to start the engine and run the compressor to draw in the last amount. But initially, it's all done via pressure differential.
Two likely culprits:
1) Something is wrong with the shop's charging equipment, such as a stuck valve. If they can't figure that out, please try another shop.
2) The charging port on the car is at fault, perhaps allowing vacuum to flow out in one direction, but no refrigerant can travel back in. That's a very simple failure, as the charging port is very similar to the valve stem on a tire, and easily replaced. Once again, if they can't figure that out, please try another shop.
I'm assuming (Danger! Danger!) they did a full vacuum evacuation first. With the system still under a strong vacuum, a canister of pressurized refrigerant is connected. Due to the strong pressure differential, the refrigerant should rush right in. As more refrigerant is introduced, the pressure differential decreases, so you have to start the engine and run the compressor to draw in the last amount. But initially, it's all done via pressure differential.
Two likely culprits:
1) Something is wrong with the shop's charging equipment, such as a stuck valve. If they can't figure that out, please try another shop.
2) The charging port on the car is at fault, perhaps allowing vacuum to flow out in one direction, but no refrigerant can travel back in. That's a very simple failure, as the charging port is very similar to the valve stem on a tire, and easily replaced. Once again, if they can't figure that out, please try another shop.
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One more thought:
The service manifold is connected to the vehicle by quick-disconnect fittings. When fully seated, there's a pin that depresses the valve (vehicle side) to open it. I've noticed sometimes you have to fiddle with the fitting so it seats fully and opens the valve.
There seems to be a little play in this fitting, by design. On my pickup, for example, I have to use a small clamp to take up this slack so it seats reliably. When under a vacuum, the fitting pulls itself in just fine. But under pressure? It pushes away ever so slightly, just enough to close the valve. Sound familiar?
The service manifold is connected to the vehicle by quick-disconnect fittings. When fully seated, there's a pin that depresses the valve (vehicle side) to open it. I've noticed sometimes you have to fiddle with the fitting so it seats fully and opens the valve.
There seems to be a little play in this fitting, by design. On my pickup, for example, I have to use a small clamp to take up this slack so it seats reliably. When under a vacuum, the fitting pulls itself in just fine. But under pressure? It pushes away ever so slightly, just enough to close the valve. Sound familiar?
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