Air Condition Charging valve (96na 850)

Fabinatl · Post by **Fabinatl** » 29 Oct 2003, 18:03

My AC has a slow R134a leak. I bought one of those AC charging kits and started to add the "freon" but the connection valve is totally differant from what the kit has. I asked at two car parts stores about an adapter. No one has one. Where can I get the adaptor so I can charge my on system? Will a dealer sell one to me? How much?
Anyone done this before?
This is my wife's car so I really need it fixed fast!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » 30 Oct 2003, 02:03

have you tried at all to use the low pressure line sensor connection point (its a small sensor that screws on to the line). its on the same low pressure line, just along the firewall. just unscrew the the sensor, theres a self sealing valve so it wont leak. maybe worth a shot first.

pete

Fabinatl · Post by **Fabinatl** » 30 Oct 2003, 05:11

Thanks for the info. I have noticed the sensor but did not know about the valve underneath. Worth a try anyway. I really don't want to take it to a dealer again. They wanted $300 just to test and reload the system.

Fabinatl · Post by **Fabinatl** » 31 Oct 2003, 05:41

I'm so stupid sometimes...getting old I guess.
The connector on the charging valve just looks different from my other AC systems. However, it works the same and takes the same type charging connections. I guess I just didn't try hard enough to make the connection. Pressed a little harder and snap it was in place! Put a can of R134a in it and the AC is once again blowing freezing cold air. Yea! Now the old lady is Happy and I can go back to playing with my car. (83 280zx).

guptash · Post by **guptash** » 01 May 2005, 14:56

Could you please elaborate on charging the a/c? What kit did you buy and give me a description of the steps you followed along with precautions.

I need to charge my 95' 850 GLT Wagon's a/c and this time do not want to take it to the dealer. I am very handy but have never done this and therefore your guidance will help.

Regards,