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AC blowing hot air

Old Jun 3, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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AC blowing hot air

Hey guys, my AC isn't blowing any cold air, I was wondering does the AC system depend on Freyon gas (if so can i DIY a refill) or on coolant?

Another thing does the TB throw any codes when it needs cleaning? How do I know if it needs to be cleaned?

How can I tell if my radiator pump is going bad?
Old Jun 3, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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You can refill it yourself. Any parts store should have the can. You need it to say 134. The TB doesn't throw codes. I just took some carb cleaner and sprayed the butterfly and the outter part of the TB cleaned it off with a white rag and that was that. I have no idea about the pump.
Old Jun 3, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 99se5speed
You can refill it yourself. Any parts store should have the can. You need it to say 134. The TB doesn't throw codes. I just took some carb cleaner and sprayed the butterfly and the outter part of the TB cleaned it off with a white rag and that was that. I have no idea about the pump.
any instructions available as to how to refill the AC?
Old Jun 3, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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the instructions are on the bottle, it is really pretty straight forward. There is also a thing in the stickies as well. Basically, put your windows down, turn the AC on full and coolest possible, and get a temperature gauge. Attach the refil can to the LOW PRESSURE SIDE! It won't attach to the High Pressure Side, but just make sure you don't. Also, get a kit without a pressure gauge on it, as they are not even close to accurate. Slowly start refilling the system, and when the AC temp starts levelling out (~40* below ambient), then it is full enough. During a 75* day I filled mine until it hit 40*F, and it has been great for over a year now.

And by radiator pump do you mean water pump?

And just clean the TB every 6-12 months.
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