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Another a/c question - Low pressure V70-XC70 1998

posted by  Monkmusic on  Tue Mar 29 11:55 CST 2011
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Hi all,

My a/c compressor is not kicking on at all so I jumped the pressostat switch as recommended in another thread. The compressor kicked on immediately. So I guess that's the good news.
So now what? Should I take is somewhere to have it recharged or can I do it myself as I have done in the past? Does the compressor have to be running to take the new refrigerant? Should I have someone jump the switch as I add it?
Thanks in advance.

Jeff

1998 V70 2wd 188k miles
a/c bread-clip fix 12 months ago







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    Another a/c question - Low pressure V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Mar 29 14:36 CST 2011
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    DIY. The AC compressor must be ready to start as soon as you attach the can, and in most instances the can pressure is enough to get it going. Make sure you put in the entire can, shaking the can sideways so that all of the liquid in the can gets sucked in until it is all gone.

    Klaus
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