How do you recharge the AC on a 2002 PT Cruiser?

How do you recharge the AC on a 2002 PT Cruiser?

How to Charge a PT Cruiser AC

1. Walk around the PT Cruiser and open all the doors.
2. Release the hood and prop it open.
3. Remove the dust cover from the low side connection.
4. Set the recharging kit down.
5. Put your key into the PT Cruiser’s ignition and start the engine.
6. Run the air conditioning at full tilt.

Why do you pull a vacuum on AC system?

Pulling vacuum is the process of evacuating a refrigeration or air conditioning system (including refrigerant lines, coils, etc) of all unwanted contaminants and particulate primarily dirt, water and air.

Can you add Freon to a PT Cruiser?

The A/C system in your PT Cruiser consists of a compressor that is belt-driven, an evaporator and freon. If there is a problem with your compressor or evaporator, adding freon will not restore cooling.

Why is my air conditioner not working in my PT Cruiser?

The first thing you need to know is if the ac compressor is working. If you run the car and the ac compressor turns on and off (it sounds like a click noise and then the engine gets a little louder) then it is most likely a coolant problem. either a leak or simply needs to be charged.

How to charge a PT Cruiser air conditiner?

It takes 510 grams of R134a. In order to charge it, you need to start the car and turn the air conditioning compressor on. Never overfill the system. If you put too much freon you can damage the compressor or a bust a hose. You should be able to find the amount needed on a decal under the hood of you vehicle.

Can a vacuum pump be used to remove a R134a?

Using the vacuum pump to remove the r134a will do the same thing as just dumping it directly into the atmosphere. If you cannot move the vehicle and only want to dump it, you really need to be careful of the r134a freeze burning you as it decompressed out of the system. Obviously, I don’t recommend this approach if at all possible.

Do you know how to pull a proper vacuum?

Yet many technicians are never fully schooled on how to pull a proper vacuum. Years ago, Harold G. Saunders and Emmit C. Williams wrote a little book called Review of Vacuum for Service Engineers.

Can you pull a vacuum to 500 microns?

Many people say, “Pull a vacuum to 500 microns and you’re good,” but when I started studying how vacuum works in a system, I realized that there was a lot more involved to get the system to 500 microns, or lower, and to hold that level. The placement of the gauge, the size of the hoses, and the size of the pump are all important factors.

How does the distance from the pump affect the vacuum?

The farther away from the pump your vacuum gauge is, the more accurate your measurement of the vacuum in a system will be and the more you will be able to tell about contaminants and leaks in the system during evacuation. Remember, vacuum moves in a wave and seeks its own level, just like pressure above atmospheric level does.